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About Karissa
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Phone & Text Apt Line: 763-259-8086
Email: karissa@restorationcandc.com
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Who Karissa Serves
Adolescents 16 & Older, Adult Individuals, Couples, and Families
Specialties
Anxiety, trauma, emotional abuse, divorce, relational issues, marital and couple concerns, life transitions, career challenges, stress, overwhelm, self-esteem, identity/purpose, communication, emotional eating, healthy weight loss, health issues, and autoimmune conditions.
Education
MA in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy: Marriage and Family Therapy, Adler Graduate School - Minnetonka, MN
BS in Psychology with an Emphasis of Marriage & Family Counseling, University of Northwestern - St. Paul, MN
Brainspotting Practitioner
Certified Life Coach, ICF Accredited Coaching Program
Certified Trim Healthy Mama Health Coach
Majors: Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy
Bio
Fear and anxiety about the future, past or current pain, trauma, and broken relationships can threaten to steal our joy and peace. I believe life is hard and messy sometimes, but also a journey and a process worth enjoying.
As a counselor, I love walking alongside individuals and couples as they overcome life's challenges, calm anxiety, and bring joy and meaning back to their lives and relationships. I encourage self-discovery and help my clients uncover the resources and the empowerment they have within themselves.
I have a passion for helping young adults and women struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, relational issues, life transitions, perfectionism, ADHD, divorce & break-ups, motherhood, self-esteem and body image, weight loss, nutrition, overall wellness, and health. I also enjoy helping couples bridge the gap between conflict and intimate connection.
I draw from a variety of theoretical approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Brainspotting Trama Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS). I believe in a holistic approach that incorporates spiritual, mental, relational, emotional, and physical health. I also welcome the opportunity to integrate faith into the therapeutic process.
In addition to counseling, I run an online Christian life and health coaching business where I help women as they navigate through weight loss, health, ministry, career challenges, relationships, motherhood, and their mental, physical, relational, and spiritual health.
Testimonials
"I was struggling with some personal issues in my past relationships and wanted to find a way to move
forward in a positive direction to avoid making the same mistakes I seemed to continue making. When I
began working with Karissa, she helped me to see things from a different perspective that I hadn’t
thought of before. Her gentle, thoughtful, and non-judgmental demeanor was comforting to me at a
time when I needed it the most. I will be forever grateful for what she helped me to see, faith in
myself."
-Former Therapy Client
"I had great success in my weight loss and then hit a stall, then a gain pattern that had me desperate and depressed. Karissa is a God-send! She has an amazing way of getting to the *real issue* so you can experience *real results.* I literally lost 7 pounds in the first 7 days of coaching with her. Do you struggle with emotional eating? Do yourself a favor and hire Karissa. Wonderful blend of grace and truth. She offers excellent teaching, accountability, goal setting, troubleshooting, nutritional help for autoimmune and thyroid issues, a blog, recipes, and podcasts. So much help in so many ways, not just weight loss. Just what I needed!"
-Former Coaching Client
"I prayed to God over this decision and when I browsed through a list of available coaches, I asked God to please show me which one was right for me. Karissa was the second one I looked at and the last. I believe God chose her for me. I took the step of faith and contacted her telling myself I would try this for three months. If I didn't try I would never know if it was right for me. Three months later... I am down 30 pounds, crossed a plateau in my weight I never got to in the past 5 years, been experiencing healing in my body, and still dropping weight. Karissa was amazing, always there to encourage and answer questions and most important for me, her second pair of eyes and strength behind my decisions in planning out my meals gave me the power I needed to stay on plan. I was able to see how in my past efforts to lose weight alone I was allowing myself to indulge in foods, life choices, and thought patterns that were harming me. Also, Karissa will be the best person to walk this journey with you! I speak from experience!"
-Former THM Coaching Client
"After recently being diagnosed with an autoimmune condition and some other health issues I was struggling with food and overall health. I knew I needed some guidance and a push to get back on my healing path. Karissa was exactly what I needed and more! She guided me in the food area but also in changing my mindset and working on my thoughts. The tools she provided have been such an asset in getting my health back on track. Even more than a coach I feel like I’ve gained a friend. Thank you so much, Karissa!"