- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Guilt and shame
About Carmela
Carmela Byus is an Ohio LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and struggles with guilt and shame. Her practice also addresses concerns like codependency, abandonment, and eating-related challenges.
Carmela describes clients as the experts on their own stories. She focuses on helping people notice and build on strengths they already have. Sessions move at a pace the client is comfortable with, and she uses practical steps to help people make changes they want to see.
Her background includes long-term work in substance use disorder treatment starting in 2012, and broader mental health care since 2022. That mix of experience informs how she sees patterns in behavior, relationships, and recovery. She brings familiarity with addiction-related issues alongside general mental health concerns.
In sessions she aims to help people identify specific behaviors and feelings that keep them stuck. Conversations include looking at relationships, communication habits, and how guilt or shame shows up day to day. She supports people in testing small changes and noticing results.
Carmela works in English and is available to international clients. She notes that beginning therapy takes courage and that she will support clients as they try different approaches to see what fits best.
How evidence-based methods translate to online sessions
Evidence-based techniques often used in this kind of work include cognitive-behavioral approaches and motivational methods. Cognitive-behavioral work looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. That approach can help with anxiety, depression, and shame-related thinking.Motivational methods focus on readiness for change and help people move from uncertainty to action. They are commonly used in addiction and recovery-related work and support clearer decision-making about next steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which techniques fit their goals, concerns, and comfort level. That may mean trying one method for a few sessions and adjusting based on results.
Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel, and allow check-ins during short breaks. Different formats also let people choose quieter or lower-bandwidth ways to connect when needed.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Carmela works with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and guilt and shame among other concerns.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on strengthening existing resources. Sessions use practical steps and a pace chosen by the client.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional experience, with substance use work since 2012 and broader mental health care since 2022.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions with her?
International clients are accepted.
How is billing handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to schedule with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.