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CW Portrait of Dr. Corlissa Wilson

Dr. Corlissa Wilson

Hopeful, practical counseling for life transitions

LPC Georgia

Experience
25 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Corlissa

Dr. Corlissa Wilson brings 25 years of counseling experience to her practice in Georgia, offering support for concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, and mood concerns including depression and ADHD.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues like blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, communication problems, divorce and separation, and panic or post-traumatic stress. Her work includes attention to intimacy, self-esteem, career questions, and social anxiety among other areas.

Her therapeutic stance is collaborative and goal-oriented; she helps clients identify priorities, set achievable goals, and often suggests activities or assignments between sessions to reinforce progress. Dr.

Wilson integrates Client-Centered techniques with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused methods, tailoring interventions to each person’s circumstances and strengths. She has extensive experience in school and educational settings as well as independent practice, and she draws on that background when supporting adolescents and adults.

Dr. Wilson holds a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential and practices in Georgia.

She values working alongside clients through transitions and loss, and approaches each situation as unique while encouraging practical steps toward meaningful change.

How therapy approaches translate to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems through structured exercises and skill-building. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a supportive, empathetic relationship where the therapist listens closely and helps clients explore their own goals and values; this approach supports self-discovery and emotional processing. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, concrete steps toward desired changes, making it well suited for people seeking practical strategies and short-term progress.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as appropriate. This shared decision-making helps shape personalized goals and the types of activities used between sessions.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to access consistent care from home or other locations. These options provide scheduling flexibility and allow clients to continue therapy through life changes or busy routines while using techniques like CBT exercises, reflective conversations, and solution-focused planning adapted for virtual delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Dr. Wilson commonly address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, and related matters.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and goal-focused, combining Client-Centered listening with practical interventions and homework to reinforce change between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 25 years of experience, including long-term roles in school counseling and independent practice, plus teaching experience at the university level.
What credentials and location are on file?
She holds an LPC credential with licence number GA LPC LPC002236 and provides services based in Georgia.
Which languages are available and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients may work with her via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment arranged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English