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Alissia Camuso, LCSW
Pennsylvania
LCSW - Addictions and Mood Disorders
See online therapy options- CBT approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-focused work
About Alissia
Alissia Camuso is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania with 14 years of professional experience. She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and helping people cope with life changes. Alissia uses clear, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different responses.
In sessions she works with practical steps people can use between meetings. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that keep problems going. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find reasons to change and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals.
Alissia has worked with many people who struggle with mood disorders and addiction. That includes substance use, process addictions like gambling or pornography, and sex addiction. She also addresses issues often linked with these concerns, such as codependency, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and isolation.
She approaches trauma-related work using trauma-focused techniques to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning. When personality or severe mood symptoms are present, she helps people manage symptoms and build clearer coping strategies. Conversations are direct and focused on practical change rather than abstract theory.
Clients who start with Alissia will be asked about current goals and recent patterns. She encourages measurable steps and regular review so progress can be tracked. For anyone considering work on addiction, mood, or trauma-related concerns, she offers structured, goal-oriented sessions aimed at skill building.
How Alissia Uses Practical Approaches Online
Alissia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT focuses on spotting patterns of thought and behavior that maintain problems and testing new responses through short exercises and homework. Motivational Interviewing centers on conversations that help people clarify their reasons for change and build internal motivation.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration means trying specific techniques and checking whether they help, then adjusting the plan as needed.
The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quieter or more controlled environment for focused work. Some formats also make shorter check-ins possible when people need quick support between longer sessions. The emphasis is on practical, structured work that fits into everyday life rather than abstract discussion.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like codependency and isolation.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to try new ways of responding. Sessions include concrete exercises and practice between meetings.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with mood disorders, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential in that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current options before booking.
How are payments and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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