Carmela Perez Diedhiou, LCSW(She/Her/Hers)

Carmela Perez-Diedhiou is a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker who provides therapy to adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. She specializes in supporting clients who feel stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or difficult relational patterns, and she offers a compassionate, supportive space to explore emotions and build resilience. Many of her clients come to her seeking relief from daily stressors and a stronger sense of confidence and connection in their lives.

Carmela’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and client-centered. She draws from evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). At the same time, her work is grounded in relational and attachment-based frameworks. She helps clients notice and challenge unhelpful thought patterns, regulate their emotions, and explore how past experiences shape present struggles. Her warm and attentive style emphasizes undoing aloneness, fostering a safe relationship where clients can share openly and without judgment.

Her professional background includes extensive experience working with diverse clients across a range of settings, from adolescents adjusting to life transitions to adults working through trauma and complex family dynamics. In addition to addressing anxiety and depression, she has supported clients navigating mood disorders, eating concerns, and issues related to identity and self-esteem. Carmela’s clinical expertise is complemented by her ability to connect deeply with individuals and families, tailoring each session to meet her clients’ unique needs and goals.

Carmela is licensed in both New York and Pennsylvania, offering therapy in English and Spanish. She provides sessions through telehealth to increase accessibility and flexibility for her clients. Appointments are available for individuals balancing work, school, and family responsibilities, and she strives to create an environment where clients feel both supported and empowered to pursue lasting change.