- Family of origin issues
- CBT and DBT methods
- Parenting and grief
About Cassandra
Cassandra Aamodt is a Connecticut LCSW with three years of post-licensure experience working with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, substance use, and LGBTQ+ issues. She lists family matters, relationship and intimacy struggles, parenting stress, and family of origin issues among her areas of focus. Cassandra frames therapy as a collaborative process and aims to be direct and straightforward in sessions.
She uses client-centered methods to focus conversations on what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps when thoughts and behaviors get in the way of daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills can be used to manage intense emotions and improve coping. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her approach when they fit a client's goals.
Cassandra has prior experience across varied settings working with people facing trauma, substance concerns, and caregiving stress. She often supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment, blended family dynamics, and communication breakdowns. Her background includes work with those navigating gender dysphoria and adoption or foster care related issues.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical strategies that can be tried between meetings. Cassandra favors straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving rather than abstract theory. She commonly addresses habits, communication patterns, and ways to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms in day-to-day life.
Clients can expect conversations about how family roles and early patterns continue to affect current relationships. Cassandra helps people identify repeating dynamics and develop different ways of thinking and acting. To begin, she asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches guide online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and day-to-day problems that get in the way of functioning.Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions, improving tolerance for distress, and repairing relationships. It is useful when moods or reactions feel overwhelming and people want concrete tools to use between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense based on their goals and situation. Decisions about techniques and pacing are collaborative and can change as work progresses.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since specific online options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time, offering shorter check-ins when needed, and allowing video or phone contact depending on what the therapist provides. These practical benefits help sessions fit into everyday schedules without promising a particular format.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family concerns including family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and client-centered, focusing on practical steps and clear goals in sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has three years of experience as an LCSW and prior work with people facing trauma, substance concerns, and caregiving stress.
What credential and location are listed?
She is a Connecticut LCSW and practices out of Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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