Dr. Carissa Gustafson, Psy.D., PMH-C

Dr. Carissa Gustafson is a licensed clinical psychologist based in LA and sees clients online throughout the state of CA. She specializes in women’s and maternal mental health, working with high-achieving women who are struggling with things like stress, depression and anxiety. After becoming a mother, she developed a special interest in perinatal mental health and sought advanced training and certification from Postpartum Support International as well as the American Society of Reproductive Medicine. As the author of Reclaim Your Life: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in 7 Weeks, she utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people learn skills, such as mindfulness and compassion, to handle difficult thoughts and feelings so they can find freedom from suffering and engage in their life.