- Addiction support
- Anxiety and phobia
- Grief and loss
About Carmela
Carmela Byus is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with 16 years of experience. She supports people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem challenges, stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, and issues linked to intimacy and eating. Her profile also notes work with social anxiety and phobia and related struggles like isolation and feelings of emptiness.
She began work in substance use disorder treatment in 2012 and expanded into broader mental health care by 2022. Carmela draws on years of practice helping people manage motivation problems, rebuild confidence, and cope with loss. Her approach centers on recognizing each person's existing strengths and building from there at a comfortable pace.
In sessions she listens for practical patterns that make daily life harder. She helps people name what gets in the way and tries straightforward steps to reduce distress and increase functioning. Conversations focus on what the person wants to change and what feels doable week to week.
Carmela aims to help people strengthen coping skills and make small, steady shifts rather than push for large, sudden changes. She supports work on topics such as codependency, communication problems, and guilt or shame that often accompany addiction or past trauma.
People who choose her often want a clinician who understands substance use work and wider mental health concerns. She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, people are asked to confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How therapeutic approaches and online sessions fit together
Many descriptions list evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the basis for her work. One common approach focuses on identifying patterns that maintain distress and teaching clear coping skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. This helps when anxiety, cravings, or low mood get in the way of ordinary tasks.Another useful approach emphasizes building practical problem-solving and communication skills. It helps people address relationship and family concerns, improve boundaries, and manage codependency or intimacy-related challenges by practicing concrete steps in session.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the person about current struggles, goals, and preferences before recommending which techniques to try. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful and what feels doable.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives for those who prefer not to use video. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques used in person to work well in virtual appointments, focusing on practical skills and progress that suit everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Carmela works with addiction, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, social anxiety and phobia, and related issues like codependency and isolation.
What is her therapy style like?
She focuses on practical steps and on recognizing the strengths a person already has, moving at a pace that feels manageable.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience, including work in substance use disorder treatment since 2012.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor based in Ohio.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.