Phillip Caruso, LPC

My approach to therapy is client-centered, goal-oriented, and grounded in warmth and authenticity. Once we’ve built a strong, trusting relationship, I may gently challenge you in ways that support meaningful growth and lasting change. I believe in being transparent and take time to explain the purpose behind the approaches we use, while always welcoming questions or concerns along the way. This collaborative process helps clients leave each session with greater self-understanding, confidence, and a renewed sense of hope and excitement for the future.

My greatest strengths include helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, OCD, binge-eating disorder, procrastination and time-management challenges, phobias, and the stress of difficult life circumstances. I also have extensive experience working with teens and adults with developmental disabilities, which is a passion and meaningful focus of my work.

Hi, my name is Phil Caruso. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy. My professional journey has allowed me to work in a wide range of settings, including partial hospitalization programs, emergency rooms, and in-home care, giving me a well-rounded perspective on meeting clients where they are.

My clinical approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), integrated through a humanistic, client-centered lens. This means we’ll work together to identify unhelpful thought patterns, build distress tolerance, and develop practical coping skills—while ensuring the space remains genuine, supportive, and nonjudgmental.

In our daily lives, we often prioritize the needs of others. Choosing counseling is a meaningful step toward prioritizing yourself and creating space to grow, heal, and reach your fullest potential.