Trista Carras, MS CMHC, LCMHC

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EMDR Certified Therapist

EMDR Consultant-in-Training

Online Therapy

About Me

“I know that healing and change can be a difficult journey. I am here to help soften it and empower you along the way.” Trista Carras is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who is committed to working with people who have experienced different types of stress, anxiety, traumas, PTSD, dissociative disorders, burn out, depression, mood disorders, family problems, and relationship problems. Trista has also received advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): EMDR Institute, Inc., DMNS Ego State Therapy: DNMS Institute, Emotionally Focused Therapy core skills and externship: The International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (ICCEFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). Trista has worked with Anxiety Disorders, Trauma Resolution, Dissociation, PTSD, Depression, Burn Out, Stress, Coping Skills, Relational Stress, and general life stressors with children, teens, adults, couples and families to empower them to live fulfilling lives and change whatever areas they seek to change.

Education & Experience

Trista Carras, MS CMHC, LCMHC earned her Master of Science Degree from the University of Utah in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the Educational Psychology Department in 2004. Her undergraduate degree is in Psychology from the University of Utah. She has been trained by the EMDR Institute as an EMDR clinician. Trista has worked in a multitude of practices including: group practices, treatment centers, and academic settings. Trista has extensive training and experience with multiple populations that include children, adolescents, adults, elders, families, and couples. Her clients have seen significant improvements in their lives and relationships during and after therapy.

Specialty Area

  • Anxiety/Panic Attacks
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Issues
  • Marriage/Relationship Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Stress Management

Population Served

  • Adolescents (13-17)
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Families
  • LGBTQ+

Language

  • English

Insurance

  • UnitedHealth

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