- Anxiety and phobia
- Addictions help
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Carmen
Carmen Altopiedi is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and related challenges including ADHD and caregiver strain. Carmen also lists social anxiety and phobia among his focus areas.
He approaches care in a straightforward way. Sessions aim to identify immediate coping steps and longer term patterns that keep problems going. Carmen uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside mindfulness and attachment-informed work.
Clients can expect a listening style that centers their goals and day-to-day needs. He helps people map out what changes feel realistic and what habits get in the way. That might mean skill-building for managing anxiety, conversational practice for social situations, or addressing substance use and co-occurring concerns.
Over his decade in the field he has worked with a wide range of people, including members of the LGBT community and older adults, and with issues like isolation and loneliness. He draws on motivational interviewing when readiness to change is uneven and on client-centered techniques to follow what matters most to the person in the room.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How his therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It is often useful for anxiety, avoidance and people who want skills for living with difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings and behavior and teaches specific strategies to reduce anxiety and change unhelpful habits. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to reduce reactivity and increase focus in stressful situations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Carmen will review what matters to the client and try methods that fit their goals and daily life. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most over the first few sessions.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins during a break at work. It can also let someone practice skills between sessions in real situations and then discuss what happened in the next meeting.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and related issues including ADHD, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, attachment-informed work and client-centered methods to address practical problems and patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Carmen has about 10 years of experience working in mental health settings with a range of concerns and populations.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Pennsylvania with licensure noted as PA LCSW and NJ LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he see clients outside the U.S.?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.