Damian Cusumano, CSWA

I have worked with youth, young adults and families for many years and have dedicated most of my adult life to the pursuit of healing trauma and helping break generational chains of dysfunction in families. I began my career working in a children’s hospice program where I was a volunteer counselor for children who had lost their parents or close loved ones. I also have had the privilege to work as a wilderness therapy field instructor, life coach and program therapist, and have worked with folks in many different stages of healing. Although a good bit of my experience is with youth, I enjoy working with a variety of clients. My main therapeutic lens is internal family systems (IFS) and systems theory. I also have special interest in inner child work, existentialism, and trauma integrated care such as NARM.The heart of my work is meeting people where they’re at, building relationships, and making connections that often lead to new understandings and growth.“Without these relationships, healthy personalities will not develop as they should, much like a tree will not grow without sunlight and water”. - Carl Rogers