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Carmella Mascio

LCSW

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Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA

Communication Style

Authentic, Direct, Empowering, Engaging

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Focus areas

Adoption/Foster Care, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Couples Therapy, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Substance Use, Trauma, Women's Issues, Workplace Stress

Experienced with

Parents, First responders, Students

Years of Experience

24+

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My extensive background encompasses work in psychiatric hospitals, and crisis intervention, as well as managing and providing individual therapy.

License number

#19722

Therapy style

As an experienced therapist with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in addressing challenges, which include substance abuse, codependency, anxiety, depression, grief, sexual abuse, women’s issues, and marital issues. My extensive background encompasses work in psychiatric hospitals, and crisis intervention, as well as managing and providing individual therapy in mental health and addiction programs. My approach is rooted in relational dynamics, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance and collaboration. I am dedicated to guiding adults towards healing and empowerment.

Approaches

  • Harm Reduction
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution-focused
  • Strengths-based

Education

MSW - Social Work, University of Southern California

Interests

I enjoy pickleball, and spending time with my adult daughter and son. Luckily, they still like spending time with their mother. I have many friends with whom I spend time going to concerts, hikes, or nice restaurants and the beach. I have a multipoo that I love to take for walks.