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Karissa Barr, LPC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Karissa is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Karissa. View 12 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in West Virginia

Recent reviews

My therapist listens to understand, compassionate, honest, friendly, and attentive and gives me resources to complete, which has been very helpful.

Reviewed November 2024

I’ve known for quite some time I’ve needed/wanted therapy. Years of trauma from childhood to adulthood and then just life things. I have been beyond impressed with how open minded and nonjudgmental she’s been with anything I’ve said to her and completely without filter. The level of comfort I feel with her after just a few sessions is mind blowing!

Reviewed August 2024

More about Karissa

  • 7 years' experience
  • Female
  • LPC

I have been practicing for the last 7 years in West Virginia as a licensed counselor. Four of those have been spent working at Marshall University with college students and the three before that was spent at a foster care agency working with foster families and the community. I have a true passion for serving humans and meeting them where they are in order to work towards a greater future for themselves. I have worked with people who have experienced and are challenged with trauma, depression, anxiety, mood instability, relationship difficulty, parenting issues, and much more.

I believe the therapeutic relationship is so important and I want to always treat those with compassion and care. My approach pulls from client-centered, trauma focused CBT, CBT, strength based and psychodynamic. Congrats on making the first step to healing and a better you.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Eating disorders Self esteem Career difficulties Coaching Compassion fatigue Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fertility issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Impulsivity Life purpose Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Karissa Barr's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487166518.

  • LPC · West Virginia · 2394 · Expires June 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Karissa Barr

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

12 reviews

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Clients mention: Helped Recommend Attentive Helpful Listens Understanding Wonderful Amazing Easy Encouraging

My therapist listens to understand, compassionate, honest, friendly, and attentive and gives me resources to complete, which has been very helpful.

Reviewed November 2024

I’ve known for quite some time I’ve needed/wanted therapy. Years of trauma from childhood to adulthood and then just life things. I have been beyond impressed with how open minded and nonjudgmental she’s been with anything I’ve said to her and completely without filter. The level of comfort I feel with her after just a few sessions is mind blowing!

Reviewed August 2024

The work I have done so far in the short time I have been with Karissa has been amazing. She had helped me so much so far by listening and then asking questions pointed at helping me in my journey. She's the best!

Reviewed August 2024

Excellent listening, and flexible. I thought I would try a few sessions and see how it goes, but I now plan to continue with weekly therapy.

Reviewed May 2024

Karissa is always so positive and she always gives me something to work toward!

Reviewed April 2024

Karissa empathizes, cares and listens with her patients. She is knowledgeable about how to support and help. Highly recommend

Reviewed March 2024

I very much enjoy her style. She is attentive and understanding without being enabling of incorrect behavior. She points out where I can be better but also when I am correct in asserting myself. Definitely recommend Karissa to others needing help.

Reviewed January 2024

Karissa is very easy to speak with. She is an open ear, and provides very good insight from an outside point of view, as well as from a personal level from having experienced these things herself. I have seen improvements in my mood and overall mental health since starting sessions with Karissa, and would highly recommend her to anyone who might be a little shy at first, or having troubles talking to someone about their issues.. She makes you feel right at home.

Reviewed November 2023

Very helpful. And understanding

Reviewed November 2023

She has helped me more in one session than most people have helped me in several. She understood where I was coming from, and helps me cope with everything.

Reviewed September 2023

Dr Barr has been kind, patient, and supportive during my time with her. I like that I can text her anytime and don’t feel like I have to save up all my thoughts and try to remember them during a quick appointment. The format of BetterHelp really works for me and I feel like they did a great job of matching me with Dr Barr, she is exactly what I needed.

Reviewed August 2023

Karissa is wonderful she is kind and I truly believe she has my best interest at heart. She is wonderful at reaching out and checking in and giving me kind reminders and encouraging words.

Reviewed June 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karissa Barr offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Karissa Barr works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Karissa Barr speak?

Karissa Barr speaks English.

How many years of experience does Karissa Barr have?

Karissa Barr has 7 years of experience.

Where is Karissa Barr licensed to practice?

Karissa Barr is licensed to practice in West Virginia.

Does Karissa Barr accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Karissa Barr does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Karissa Barr offer?

Karissa Barr offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Karissa Barr?

Karissa Barr can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Karissa Barr?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.