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Dr.Carissma Hughes Valentine, LCSW-S

Dr.Carissma Hughes Valentine, LCSW-S

(she/her)

LCSW
Virtual

Dr. Carissma Hughes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor (LCSW-S) in the state of Texas. She is the owner and Director of Clinical Services at Obsidian Counseling Services, PLLC. She is also a Certified Depression & Mood Disorder Treatment Professional, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-II) and has experience working with LGBTQ identified persons, Military Veterans, elderly, hospice patients and family, couples, and children/Adolescents. Dr. Hughes takes a person-centered approach and reminds each client that they are the experts on their own lives. Dr. Hughes also specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and complex trauma. Dr. Carissma Hughes earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from Bowling Green State University; a Masters in Social work from Texas State University; a Masters in Non-profit Management from Johnson & Wales University, and a Doctorate in Social work with a specialization in family studies from Walden University. Dr. Hughes is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. since 2012. She was initiated through the Epsilon Omicron Chapter at Bowling Green State University and remains a proud member of Delta. She is a NYC native with family from the beautiful island of Antigua.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Dr. Hughes acts as a listening ear for her clients and encourages clients to take charge of their mental health and healing journey.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

-Person Centered Therapy -Crisis Intervention -Solution Focused Therapy -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -Parent Education -Trauma Focused-CBT -Therapy with Play, music, Art

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Dr. Hughes takes a person-centered approach and reminds each client that they are the experts on their own lives. Dr. Hughes also specializes in anxiety, depression, ADHD, and complex trauma.

About Dr.Carissma Hughes Valentine, LCSW-S

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