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Dr. Ciro Visone

Psychologist California 10 years of experience

Psychologist helping people navigate life changes

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Dr. Ciro Visone
  • Biopsychosocial perspective
  • Values focused support
  • English and Italian

About Ciro

Dr. Ciro Visone is a psychologist practicing in California with ten years of clinical experience. He draws on his background in clinical and health psychology to help people who are coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related concerns. He speaks English and Italian and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions.

He frames problems from a biopsychosocial perspective, meaning he looks at how biology, personal history, and daily life interact. That approach guides conversations about mood, behavior, eating and sleep, and how health conditions can affect emotions. He also pays attention to cognitive issues like attention, memory, and thinking differences when they matter to current struggles.

In sessions he combines evidence-based tools with thoughtful listening. He uses cognitive behavioral strategies to help people notice unhelpful thinking and build new habits. He also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to support values-driven action when life feels stuck.

Dr. Visone adapts what he offers to each person. He aims to help people gain more control over day-to-day challenges while identifying deeper sources of meaning and purpose. That can include practical behavior changes, new ways of coping, and problem-focused planning.

People consult him for a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, parenting strain, body-image issues, chronic illness, and mood disorders. He works to make therapy useful and relevant to everyday life and to help people move forward from difficult transitions.

How therapy approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing new ways of responding. It is practical and skill-based for worries, mood, and sleep problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods suit a person's goals and preferences. That means trying strategies together, checking what helps, and shifting course when something doesn't fit.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a brief update is helpful, or conversations that focus on problem-solving and skill practice without needing extended travel. Ask about the session options offered and how they can be scheduled to match daily life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityControl issuesEating and food-related issuesEmptinessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

California, Maryland

Languages

English, Italian

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and sleep issues, ADHD, addictions, grief, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes among other concerns.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He blends listening with practical strategies, using approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based ideas to help people change habits and act on what matters to them.

What is his background and experience?

He has ten years of clinical experience and works from a biopsychosocial viewpoint that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in a person’s situation.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Psychologist licensed in California and Maryland and practices from California.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and Italian. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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