Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

3 Endorsed

1241 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909

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Are you struggling with worry, racing thoughts, or overwhelm? Are you feeling at a loss with your child's big emotions, meltdowns, worry or concerned about the scary situation they experienced? Does it impact your sleep? Are you noticing you freezing or panicking in everyday situations? Is your child is panicking? Together, we'll work on rewiring the brain for calmness. I specialize in reducing those racing thoughts and worry while teaching effective skills to manage symptoms leading to a sense of safety. Clients gain the skills to control their thoughts, manage their emotions and get back to living the life they want.

I am an expert at treating children & adults that have experienced trauma or are struggling with severe worry, anxiety and OCD. I have helped numerous clients that came in feeling hopeless, scared, exhausted & overwhelmed. Children & adults often expressed feeling "out of control," but end treatment feeling in control with a sense of security.

It is scary to reach out for help. Many people feel like it won't make a difference or fear being judged. Study upon study shows that people that have experienced horrendous experiences or suffer from severe anxiety & OCD CAN and in fact WILL make progress. With good, effective therapy & a willingness to fully engage change is expected. Call or email TODAY!

Call or Email Cerissa Rhodes now for a free 15 minute consultation - (252) 376-6518

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Counseling Center

1241 North Road Street

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 376-6518

Alexandria, VA 22306

I offer sessions M-F, in a relaxing and cozy office located in Elizabeth City, NC and virtual sessions to clients living in NC and VA.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

$120 Per Session

I see individuals and families

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience in mental health specializing in children, trauma and anxiety.

Let's Connect (252) 376-6518

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

The Counseling Center

1241 North Road Street

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 376-6518

Alexandria, VA 22306

I offer sessions M-F, in a relaxing and cozy office located in Elizabeth City, NC and virtual sessions to clients living in NC and VA.

I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

$120 Per Session

I see individuals and families

Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years experience in mental health specializing in children, trauma and anxiety.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $120
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Pay by Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I accept all major credit cards, FSA/HSA cards as well as provide a superbill for my out of network clients. To assist those in accessing their insurances out of network benefits, I partner with Thrizer. Thrizer will submit on your behalf and you are only responsible for the co-payment.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / C009840 Cerissa Rhodes
In Practice for 11 Years
License: State of Virginia Social Work Board 0904014504 / 2023
Membership with NASW
Attended Hawaii Pacific University, MSW, Graduated 2013

I have over 10 years of experience as an expert in treating trauma, severe anxiety and OCD in children & adults. I am licensed in NC and VA and hold certifications in treating children that have experienced trauma. I offer licensure supervision to LMHCA (NC) and LCSWAs (NC and VA).

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Expertise

Child
Coping Skills
Parenting
School Issues
Stress

I specialize in children & adults that have experienced scary or upsetting events or suffer from anxiety and/or OCD. Therapy starts with an assessment phase, with the information gathered I work with you to create a plan that meets your goals. Most clients experience a change within the first month. With children under 6, I utilize play therapy and parents are involved in each session.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

3 Endorsements

Jennifer Hilliard

Counselor, LCMHC-A, MEd

Cerissa is, simply stated, a gifted therapist. Her knowledge of various type of therapies and their techniques, in addition to an incredibly intuitive approach makes her uniquely qualified to connect with and assist clients in their journeys.

Aimee Tanos

Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, NCC

I am happy to endorse Cerissa! She is a skilled therapist who leads with compassion and care for her clients. I highly recommend her!

Alex Furches

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Trained in both TF-CBT and attachment-focused parent-child therapy, Cerissa is one of maybe three clinicians in our area informed to treat traumatized children. Treating the difficult cases most therapists cannot demonstrates great courage and commitment.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Toddler ,

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Family

Communities

Queer Allied ,

Single Mother ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Play Therapy
Trauma Focused

I am a specifically trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy & Trauma Focused-CBT allowing me to treat children (0-18) that have experienced scary or upsetting events. I use CBT, ACT and SPACE for treating anxiety and OCD. The use of assessments in the beginning assist us creating an effective plan in meeting your specific goals.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

Location

Primary Location

The Counseling Center

1241 North Road Street

Elizabeth City, NC 27909

(252) 376-6518

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Additional Location

Alexandria, VA 22306

(252) 376-6518

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Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

I offer sessions M-F, in a relaxing and cozy office located in Elizabeth City, NC and virtual sessions to clients living in NC and VA.

Call for a free consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I offer sessions M-F, in a relaxing and cozy office located in Elizabeth City, NC and virtual sessions to clients living in NC and VA.

Call for a free consultation now - (252) 376-6518

Cerissa Rhodes

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW