Therapist in Richmond, Texas Kerrisha Avie, Therapist

Kerrisha Avie, LCSW, helps people across Texas navigate life’s challenges with compassion and evidence-based care. She provides individual therapy for adolescents, adults, and seniors, creating a supportive space where clients can work through difficult emotions, strengthen coping skills, and build resilience. Whether someone is facing depression, anxiety, or life transitions, Kerrisha tailors’ therapy to each person’s unique needs, guiding them toward meaningful growth and greater well-being. Kerrisha is especially passionate about supporting individuals experiencing grief, navigating gender identity, and coping with major life changes. She understands how deeply these challenges can impact emotional health and daily life, and she works closely with clients to provide stability, encouragement, and tools for healing. Her warm and collaborative style allows clients to feel truly seen and supported as they move toward self-acceptance and balance. She works with diverse populations, including members of the LGBTQ+ community, individuals with developmental disabilities, and military veterans. Kerrisha draws on therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness practices to help clients manage symptoms, develop healthy strategies, and create lasting change. By integrating these approaches, she ensures care is both practical and deeply personal. Outside of her work at LifeStance Health, Kerrisha enjoys crafting, bike riding, and playing video games. She values quality time with her family and loves caring for her three dogs, which bring joy and balance to her life.