Carissa Ali, LAC
National Certified Counselor
Licensed Associate Counselor
Portrait Health Centers are multi-specialty clinics that employ the most cutting-edge and proven assessment protocols and treatment options available, believing that an Effective Treatment Depends On An Accurate Diagnosis. Individuals should not have to “play doctor” by researching available treatments and then self-selecting which of these treatments has been scientifically validated and would be most appropriate for themselves or their family. At Portrait Health Centers, we provide a comprehensive and multi-specialty assessment to determine the underlying causes of your symptoms and incorporate an appropriate treatment plan.
Bio
Specialties: Including but not limited to ADHD, Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Depression, Postpartum, PTSD and Trauma, Domestic Violence and Abuse, Grief and Loss, Adjustment Disorder, Life Transitions, Emotional Disturbance, Behavioral Issues, Mood Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Impulse Control, Personality Disorders, Codependency, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Trichotillomania, Substance Abuse and Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Body Image Issues, Self-Esteem, Crisis Intervention, Suicidal Ideation, Self-Harm, Relationship and Familial Issues, Peer Relationships, Communication Issues, LGBTQA+ Issues, Sexual and Gender Identity, Racial Identity, Multicultural Issues, Spirituality, Men’s and Women’s Issues, Anger Management, Stress Management, Coping Skills, Academic Underachievement, Life Coaching, Career and College Counseling, Life Skills, Time Management, Self-Care and Wellness, Weight Loss, Mindfulness, and Meditation
Adolescents (14 and up), Young Adults, and Adults.
Educational Background:I received my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from CACREP accredited Georgian Court University, and my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I have extensive experience working with a wide range of diverse clientele from varied socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. I have worked in clinical outpatient settings, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Adult Residential Substance Abuse Rehab Care, providing Individual Therapy, Group Therapy, and Psycho-Educational Facilitation.
Therapy provides a safe, non-judgmental environment for clients to openly and honestly explore their thoughts, feelings, and concerns; as well as their goals and dreams for the present and the future. Every individual is different, and with that in mind, I strive to meet you where you are, to begin to assist you in your journey toward wellness. I believe in establishing a mutually respectful, trusting relationship in order to work together to gain insight and develop strategies that will enable you to build confidence and the skills to move toward self-acceptance, inner peace, and the ability to trust yourself.
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Practice Areas/Issues Treated
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Hypnotherapy
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Addiction
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Learning Disabilities
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Adolescents
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Life and Wellness Coaching
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Adoption
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Life Transitions
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Anger Management
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Loneliness
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Anxiety and Panic
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Marriage & Family Therapy
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Arts Therapy (Expressive)
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Marriage Counseling
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Men's Issues
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Neuropsychological Evaluation / Testing
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Bicultural Difficulties
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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Body Image Issues
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Online / Teletherapy
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Caregiver Issues
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Pet Therapy
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Children's Counseling
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Play Therapy
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Chronic Illness
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Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
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Couples
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Premarital Counseling
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Depression
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Problem Gambling
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Divorce
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Psychoanalysis
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Domestic Violence
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Psychological Evaluation / Testing
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Eating Disorders
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Psychopharmacology
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Educational Therapy
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Relationship Issues
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EMDR
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Religious Counseling
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Family Conflict
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Self-Esteem Issues
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Gay or Lesbian Issues
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Seniors and Elder Care Issues
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Gender Identity / Transgenderism
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Sexual Dysfunction
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Gifted / Talented Issues
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Stress Management
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Grief and Loss
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Trauma and PTSD
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Group Therapy
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Women's Issues
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Herpes and STD Counseling
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Work and Career Issues
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Licenses/Certifications
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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (State)
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