Cassandra Aamodt , LCSW

Cassandra Aamodt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with 3 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting issues, and matters related to identity and intimacy. Her practice also addresses concerns such as attachment and abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, communication difficulties, and gender dysphoria.

She approaches therapy with a straightforward, compassionate style and aims to be both honest and nonjudgmental. Cassandra integrates client-centered methods with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients understand patterns, develop practical coping skills, and build resilience. Motivational interviewing and mindfulness practices also inform her work when clients are navigating change or seeking to alter behaviors.

Cassandra offers flexible ways to connect, including video sessions, phone meetings, and text-based messaging, and notes that evening and weekend times are often available. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients clarify goals and choose strategies that fit their needs and preferences. Her aim is to walk alongside clients as they work through difficult moments and learn more about how they relate to themselves and others.

Therapeutic Approaches Adapted for Online Care

Cassandra uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive, empathetic space where clients set the pace and priorities of work together - this approach helps people who need understanding and acceptance while they explore personal concerns and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and problems with impulsive behavior.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cassandra works with clients to clarify goals, try techniques that match their needs, and adjust plans based on what is most helpful. This shared decision making helps ensure the therapeutic methods fit each person’s preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers practical flexibility - sessions can fit into evenings or weekends, reduce travel time, and make it easier for people with busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities to access licensed professionals and therapists who can support their progress.