About Cassandra
Cassandra Marie Wells is a licensed clinical social worker in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, or who are dealing with depression and low self-esteem. Her style is direct and compassionate, and she encourages small steps that build confidence over time.
She often works with people who have experienced trauma or abuse and those facing difficult life transitions.
Background and approach
Cassandra also supports clients coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability, and with feelings of guilt, shame, or questions about life purpose. Her practice pays attention to how these issues affect day-to-day functioning and mood. Sessions are intended to be a space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment.
She helps clients name their concerns and try practical strategies that fit their lives. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on manageable changes that can reduce distress. Cassandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts them to each person’s needs.
She guides clients through pacing, skill-building, and reflection so gains can stick. The work is collaborative - clients set goals and try approaches that feel right for them. She provides services in English and practices from New York.
Starting therapy is framed as a series of small decisions, and Cassandra tries to make each step clear and straightforward for someone taking that first step.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Many clients benefit from evidence-based techniques that target symptoms and daily coping. One common method focuses on learning concrete skills to manage anxiety and stress, such as breathing, gradual exposure to feared situations, and planning small behavioral changes that reduce overwhelm. This approach aims to give clear steps clients can practice between sessions.Another useful approach centers on processing trauma and its effects. This work helps people make sense of distressing memories and reduce their impact on everyday life, while building coping tools to manage triggers and intrusive thoughts. It often combines pacing with reflection and strategy-building.
Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist reviews needs, goals, and preferences and suggests techniques that fit the person. Clients try methods and give feedback, and plans are adjusted based on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is helpful for a full conversation and reading nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a session is needed on short notice. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and brief skill practice between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
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Also listed
- Experience
- 7 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English
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