Dr. Carissa Sietsema

Specializes in Treating Anxiety, OCD, Depression and Trauma

I aim to be that safe guide that will assist you with reaching the life you want. Ultimately, you are the boss and have a say in what changes you want to make and your goals. With the help of my expertise, I will assist you with finding meaning in your life, facing painful situations, and living a life you value. Throughout this process I encourage transparency and open communication, as this is your life not mine.

  • I work with individuals who want to create a fulfilling life where they have the ability to acknowledge but unhook from distressing thoughts, memories, beliefs, and physical sensations. This distress can be caused by a variety of disorders such as anxiety, ocd, depression, and past trauma.  Over time this distress can gradually worsen, taking away your time to do things you enjoy, causing you to be distracted from things that used to be pleasurable, and avoiding things that are important to you. Together I wish to work by your side, helping you gain confidence in facing painful emotions and increasing your ability to do things you love.

  • I am able to work with individuals in the in the states of West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, and Florida

  • For West Virginia Residents I accept PEIA, PEAK Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Health Care, The Health Plan, and Unicare.

    For Virginia Residents I accept Aetna, Cigna, United Health Care, Anthem/ Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare Medicaid and Medicare.

    For Kentucky Residents I accept Medicaid (Aetna, Humana, Wellcare, and United Healthcare). I also accept the commercial plans for Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Anthem/ Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Health Care.

    For Florida residents, at this time I am unable to accept any insurance plans and I accept private pay only

  • I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

    • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

    • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)

    • Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in WV #DP00945628

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in VA #0904015295

    • Licensed Clinical Social Worker in KY #258062

    • TLHT Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida Registration #TPSW2726

    • Doctor of Social Work (DSW), University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY

    • Masters in Social Work (MSW), Marshall University, Huntington, WV

    • Bachelor of Art In Anthropology and a Minor in Social Work, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ