Karissa Peoples is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Karissa obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from The Ohio State University and her Master of Clinical Social Work from Boston College. Starting her career in advocacy and case management for assault and trafficking survivors, she has continued to strengthen her clinical skills working with adults both locally and abroad. Initially pursing a JD to be a civil rights attorney, Karissa found the clinical work she was doing in aftercare facilities for trafficking survivors in Bangkok more in line with her passions and desire for healing and restoration. Prior to Home Base, Karissa provided support for individuals with end-stage organ failure in the acute inpatient setting, as well as ongoing support in intensive outpatient programs and clinics for individuals with substance use disorders and PTSD.