Carmen Vernon

Carmen Vernon, LISW, is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who earned her master’s degree from Case Western Reserve University. She has over three years of experience working with a wide range of populations and diagnoses. Carmen specializes in hoarding disorder, anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, and overthinking for clients ages 20 through 65. She integrates self-compassion approaches with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients step out of unhelpful thought cycles and reconnect with the present moment. For trauma treatment, Carmen utilizes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to address beliefs that keep clients stuck in cycles of shame and self-judgment. With humor, warmth, and empathy, she collaborates closely with clients to meet their unique needs and goals. Carmen's work focuses on reducing the power of the inner critic and introducing self-compassion to challenge deeply held negative beliefs. She encourages clients to focus on what they can control—behavior, values, and building meaningful lives aligned with what matters most. Carmen spends her free time dancing, reading, and walking in Cleveland's metroparks. She likes to keep her hands busy with crochet projects and playing the piano. She loves spending time at home with her family and 120 lb dog Hank the Tank.