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Cameron Pillitteri

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Hello! I am a SAG-AFTRA actor and MSW candidate at NYU Silver School of Social Work. Drawing from my personal experiences with epilepsy and OCD, my goal is to become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and writer exploring OCD and invisible disabilities. Ultimately, I hope to build a private practice in NYC focused on creatives and young adults navigating LGBTQ+ issues, life-altering illnesses, OCD, and anxiety. While at NYU, I will work with a caseload of middle school students in the Bronx. My experiences as an actor have taught me patience, spontaneity, curiosity, and the importance of truly listening—skills I believe will serve me well throughout this school year and in my future clinical practice. I am passionate about making the most of my graduate school experience and look forward to taking this next step toward becoming a psychotherapist.

Education

New York University

Master's degree program
2026 - 2028
  • Majors:
    • Social Work

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

Bachelor's degree program
2016 - 2020
  • Majors:
    • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      • Mental Health Care
    • Dream career goals:

      Obtain LMSW, practice under supervision until I receive my LCSW, open my private practice in NYC with possible expansion to California. I would like to contribute to research on the intersection between OCD, invisible disabilities, and the creative industries.

    • Caregiver

      Attentive Care
      2021 – 2021
    • Actor

      SAG-AFTRA
      2020 – Present6 years
    • Bell Person/Concierge

      Firmdale Hotels
      2024 – 20251 year
    • Cast Member

      AMC Empire 25
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Bell Person

      SoHo House New York
      2025 – Present1 year

    Arts

    • SAG-AFTRA

      Acting
      American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez (FX), Evil (Paramount +), The Story Behind the Story with Mike Rowe (TBN), Don’t Provoke Me (YouTube)
      2020 – Present
    • AEA

      Theatre
      Angels in America, The Farce of Canterbury, Effigy, She Kills Monsters, Polaroid Stories
      2009 – Present

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Crisis Text Line — Crisis Counselor
      2019 – 2019

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship