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Cassandra Walker

Therapist · Ohio

Practical support for stress, addiction, and trauma recovery

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Cassandra Walker
Credentials
LPCC
License
LPCC, Ohio · E.2303687-SUPV
NPI
1366940355
Experience
9 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio
  • Values-driven approach
  • Skill building focus
  • Supportive collaboration

About Cassandra

Cassandra Walker is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor with nine years of experience. She helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed, or stuck because of addiction or past trauma. She works in a straightforward way and treats each person as the expert on their own life.

Her background began with work supporting people with chemical dependency. Over time she broadened her practice to include a wider range of mental health concerns. She now supports people dealing with motivation, self-esteem, confidence, and the aftereffects of abuse and trauma.

Cassandra uses practical, talk-based methods that help people make changes step by step. She draws on approaches that encourage present-moment awareness, build new coping skills, and clarify personal values. Sessions are aimed at small, manageable shifts rather than big leaps overnight.

She believes strengths already exist in each person and that those strengths can guide recovery. Her style is supportive and collaborative, with attention to how daily life gets in the way of feeling better. Clients are invited to set their own goals and pace.

People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what they most want to change. Cassandra helps turn those hopes into clear, doable actions over time.

How therapeutic approaches map to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values. In practice this looks like setting concrete goals and practicing actions that match personal priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. It often includes simple exercises to try between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy trains attention to the present moment and reduces reactivity; this can help with anxiety, stress, and managing cravings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That process may combine elements from different approaches and will adjust as progress is made.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, whether by saving commute time, allowing shorter check-ins during breaks, or avoiding the need to be on camera when that helps. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively in remote sessions, and practical skill-building assignments translate well to at-home practice.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Cassandra supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. She also focuses on related areas like codependency, attachment issues, and caregiver stress.

What is the general therapy style and approach?

The work is collaborative and conversational, emphasizing practical skills and values-based change. She uses techniques from ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered therapy to help people manage symptoms and build new habits.

How much experience does the clinician have?

She has nine years of professional experience, beginning with work in chemical dependency and expanding into broader mental health support.

What credentials and location details are on record?

The clinician holds an LPCC credential and practices in Ohio as an OH LPCC. Sessions are offered from that location.

Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients supported?

Sessions are offered in English only. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking to know which formats are available.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this clinician?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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