Damian Cusumano, CSWA

My name is Damian Cusumano and I just wanted to take a minute to introduce myself. I have spent most of my adult life dedicated to helping individuals heal from trauma, navigate life transitions, and break long-standing patterns that no longer serve them. My clinical path began as a volunteer counselor in a children’s hospice program, where I supported youth grieving the loss of parents or close loved ones. Since then, I have worked as a wilderness therapy instructor, life skills coach, and program therapist, gaining experience with clients across a wide range of developmental, emotional, and relational needs. 

A significant part of my work centers on supporting individuals navigating ADHD. As someone who has lived with ADHD for much of my life, I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals with ADHD and other forms of neurodivergence. I understand how ADHD uniquely impacts attention, motivation, emotional regulation, identity, daily functioning and especially self esteem. Many neurodivergent clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or “too much”—and part of my work is helping them see their neurodivergence not as a flaw, but as a meaningful and workable part of who they are. I focus on helping clients develop systems, skills, and self-awareness that honor both their challenges and their strengths. If you have ever felt like a circle in a world full of squares, I can relate. You are not “too much.” for me. 

I am also clinically focused in trauma-integrated modalities such as Internal Family Systems (IFS), Brainspotting, and the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM). My distinct style blends depth-oriented trauma work with practical skill-building. I try to create a relational, collaborative space in order to safely explore the origins of distress, work to understand the patterns that maintain it, and build tools for meaningful and sustainable change. 

I believe therapy should feel both safe and alive—anchored in compassion while making room for honesty, curiosity, and moments of humor that naturally arise when two humans are doing meaningful work together. Clients often describe my style as grounded, calming, and straightforward, while remaining flexible and responsive to the deeper threads that emerge in session. I have often been told I am a good therapist for those who usually “don’t like therapy.” 

Whether the work involves addressing the impact of neurodivergence on daily life, processing traumatic memories, managing overwhelm and emotional dysregulation,or rebuilding a strong sense of identity, my aim is to meet each client with clarity, warmth, and evidence-informed care. Above all, my work centers on building authentic connection and supporting clients in creating pathways toward clarity, healing, and sustainable personal growth. 

Please feel free to reach out if you feel connected to my introduction. I would be happy to help.