Karissa P.

Karissa P. is an experienced mental health professional with a strong background in clinical social work and counseling. Currently serving as an Outpatient Clinician at Home Base since June 2022 and a Psychotherapist at Thriveworks since August 2023, Karissa has previously worked as a Transplant Social Worker at Massachusetts General Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Other notable positions include Primary Counselor at Amethyst, Inc., Career Advisor at ResCare Workforce Services, and Substance Abuse Social Work Intern at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Karissa began the professional journey as a Domestic Violence and Stalking Courtroom Advocate Intern at Columbus City Prosecutor's Office and has also been involved in global and community service initiatives as a participant with Global Urban Trek and an Advocate for the Sexual Response Network of Central Ohio. Karissa holds a Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston College Graduate School of Social Work, earned between 2012 and 2013.