Dr. Carissa Ferguson-thomas, LCSW

Dr. Carissa Ferguson-thomas brings more than two decades of clinical experience to her work with individuals, couples, and families. She holds a Doctorate and Masters in Clinical Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and additional Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Social Work from Temple University. She is licensed both as a psychologist and as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - which reflects advanced training in psychological assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic interventions.

Trained in cognitive behavioral therapy, Dr. Ferguson-thomas blends evidence-based techniques with an eclectic, person-centered, trauma-informed stance. She meets people where they are, listening closely to their concerns and collaborating to develop practical plans for change. Her approach emphasizes building a warm, trusting therapeutic relationship as the foundation for sustained progress.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, family problems, grief and loss, parenting and fatherhood issues, and challenges such as panic, obsessive patterns, and life transitions. She also supports those dealing with caregiver stress, communication and control issues, guilt and shame, infidelity, isolation, and questions of life purpose.

Dr. Ferguson-thomas focuses on identifying strengths, reducing barriers, and helping clients develop coping strategies that align with their goals. She aims to make the start of therapy less daunting by offering compassionate, nonjudgmental care and clear collaborative planning to help clients move toward meaningful change.