LCSW
Carmen Altopiedi, LCSW
- Experience10 years
- LocationPennsylvania
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Carmen
Carmen Altopiedi is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who blends practical, evidence-based methods with a client-centered stance to help people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, mood concerns and relationship challenges.
Background and approach
With ten years of clinical experience, he focuses on meeting clients where they are and creating individualized plans that reflect each person’s values and goals.
He draws on a range of therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based approaches and mindfulness to address issues such as depression, trauma and grief, intimacy-related concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. His practice emphasizes collaborative problem-solving and skill-building so clients can manage life changes, work through loss, and strengthen coping strategies.
Based in Pennsylvania, Carmen has experience supporting a wide variety of concerns across populations and aims to provide a respectful, nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth. He encourages clients to set clear goals and to engage in a pace and approach that feel right for them.
Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when uncomfortable thoughts and feelings are present; it is useful for stress, anxiety, life transitions, and patterns that get in the way of meaningful living. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering concrete skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and some forms of addiction. Mindfulness-based techniques teach present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation, which can reduce reactivity to stress and support emotion regulation.Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to explore goals, preferences, and the specific issues they bring, then adapts methods from these approaches to fit each person's situation. This collaborative planning helps ensure techniques are practical and relevant to daily life.
Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy schedules. These formats allow licensed professionals to offer consistent support across distance, simplify follow-up between appointments, and provide multiple ways to practice skills and stay connected to treatment.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed
New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Languages
English
What Carmen can help with
Carmen Altopiedi works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, LGBT, relationship issues, and depression.
Carmen works with the LGBTQ+ senior population and with concerns including isolation, loneliness, and depression.
How Carmen approaches therapy
Carmen's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Experience and training
Carmen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Pennsylvania, with 10 years of clinical experience.