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Chinnika Crisler, LCSW

Licensed LCSW specializing in trauma and transitions
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Trauma and grief
  • Life transitions support

About Chinnika Crisler

Chinnika Crisler is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi with 13 years of experience as a therapist. She has worked with adults facing a wide range of life challenges, including depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting difficulties, career transitions, grief and loss, chronic illness management, and experiences of physical or emotional trauma or abuse.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect and sensitivity. She avoids stigmatizing labels and seeks to create a collaborative space where each person's strengths and goals guide the work. Her therapeutic practice is individualized, with treatment plans and conversations tailored to meet the specific needs of each person she sees.

Her approach blends client-centered care with evidence-informed methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, trauma-focused therapy, and psychoeducation. These methods are applied in service of practical coping skills, emotional processing, and goal-focused change.

Chinnika emphasizes support and empowerment for those taking steps toward a more fulfilling life. She recognizes that seeking help requires strength and courage and aims to work alongside people as they pursue meaningful change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Chinnika Crisler have?

Chinnika Crisler has 13 years of experience as a therapist.

Is Chinnika Crisler a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are MS LCSW C8048.

In which languages does Chinnika Crisler provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Chinnika Crisler located?

She is located in Mississippi.

How can I work with Chinnika Crisler as my therapist?

You can work with Chinnika Crisler through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Chinnika Crisler work with international clients?

Chinnika Crisler does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Chinnika Crisler cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes - online therapy has been shown to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions.

One key benefit is flexibility. Individuals can connect with therapists in the way that works best for them: via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility can make it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy life and maintain continuity of care.

Licensed professionals provide these services, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is desired. For many people, remote options make starting and sustaining therapy more accessible while offering comparable outcomes to face-to-face care.

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