- Addictions
- Trauma
- Life purpose
About Alissia
Alissia Camuso is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience. She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, and coping with major life changes. Alissia uses clear, practical conversation to help people begin addressing what feels out of control or confusing.
She draws on approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In sessions she helps people identify unhelpful patterns, test small changes, and set achievable goals. Conversations are direct and focused on what can change in daily life.
Alissia also works with overlapping concerns such as co-morbidity, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions, and sex addiction. She addresses emotional themes like guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and issues connected to sexual assault and abuse. Life purpose and working through personality or mood disorders are also part of her practice.
Her style is practical and collaborative. She will listen to how a problem shows up and then suggest short-term steps to try. Sessions tend to concentrate on skills, motivation, and recovery-oriented planning rather than abstract theory.
People considering therapy are guided to a simple start: complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and Alissia does not accept international clients.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alissia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT helps people notice thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and then practices different actions to test new outcomes. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building a person’s own reasons to change and works well for addictions and ambivalence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and may combine elements from different approaches as needs change. The plan evolves based on progress and practical results.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to practice coping skills, work on motivation, and plan concrete steps that carry into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to feeling stuck?
She works with addictions, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and life changes that leave people feeling directionless or stuck.
How does she approach someone who feels unclear about next steps?
She uses clear, practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify patterns and try small changes toward concrete goals.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood disorders, addiction, trauma and related concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.