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Biography
Clarissa Saigeon is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University. She specializes in a range of issues including addiction, anxiety, domestic abuse, grief and loss, trauma, and PTSD, with a particular focus on veterans. Working at a community mental health center, Clarissa employs an eclectic therapeutic approach, integrating Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support her clients in understanding the connections between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. With three years of experience in outpatient settings, she has led both intensive outpatient and standard outpatient groups, particularly with dual diagnosis clients. Committed to helping individuals grow and change through their experiences, Clarissa is an ally for women, veterans, and survivors of trauma and abuse. In her personal time, she enjoys playing games with her fiancé and tending to the animals on her homestead.
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TherapySuicide PreventionTeen Therapy
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AddictionAlcohol Use DisorderCodependencyDivorceDomestic AbuseDual DiagnosisGrief & LossGroupsRelationship IssuesSelf EsteemSelf-HarmingStressSuicidal IdeationVeterans
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