Cerissa Rhodes, Women’s & Children’s Therapist in NC

Own your story with confidence, finding relief from the intense emotions that brought you here.

Mama, seeing your child go through scary and upsetting situations is heart wrenching. Watching them struggle with BIG emotions, worries and panic is overwhelming.

I am here to not only support your child in making sense of their experiences giving them the tools to be in control of their emotions and the ability to feel safe but we support you in your parenting journey.

It's scary to ask for help!

Or maybe its your anxiety…racing thoughts, sense of overwhelm, what ifs, feeling on edge that is controlling every aspect of your life. I got you, I will teach you the tools needed to rewrite your story to be in charge of your thoughts, reduce the overwhelm and a sense of security.

You have come to the right place!

Meet Cerissa!

My clients express how safe they and their children feel with me, often saying “its like you truly understand.”

I am a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in working with kids 0-18 and adults of all ages that struggle with:

trauma or experiencing scary or upsetting events
anxiety
racing thoughts
panic
irritability
exhaustion
avoidance (including avoidance of school in kids)
feeling on edge
compulsions.

I am licensed in North Carolina and Virginia allowing me to offer services to clients living in either state.

Outside of being a therapist, I am a mama of a child with anxiety, a wife, and a parent coach that has way too many animals! So not only do I have the education and training, but also REAL LIFE experience. I know what it is like to struggle wearing multiple hats, having anxiety and raising a neurodiverse kiddo.

I bring my whole self into sessions. I meet clients where they are, validate their experiences, and recognize them as experts of their life. While it's important to understand the connection between your past and present, I do not dwell on the past and instead provide practical tools for today. I use a blend of techniques that have been studied and proven to be effective.

I am specially trained and rostered in Child Parent Psychotherapy and Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy from the NC Child Treatment Program.
I am trained and approved as a LCSW licensure supervisor in NC and VA; approved supervisor for LCMHCA in NC.
Graduated from Hawaii Pacific University in 2013 with my MSW.
LCSW in NC and VA. LCMHC-QS in North Carolina
Verify NC License
Verify VA License
I am a mama of a neurodivergent kiddo with anxiety. A USCG spouse. LOVE animals. Moved from Seattle area to NC, but am a west coast girl in heart. Love reading psychological thrillers, in the sun on my porch.