Cynthia Cassil
Hello and welcome! I am a trauma therapist who works with individuals that feel stuck - adults who are holding it together on the outside, but feel overwhelmed or weighed down by the past on the inside. My specialties include adult survivors of childhood abuse, military and veteran populations.
I am a licensed trauma therapist who specializes in working with adult survivors of childhood trauma, PTSD, and military trauma who are ready to heal from the past and start living more fully in the present.
I also work with adults who have experienced traumatic life experiences that may have resulted in PTSD, or other symptoms of anxiety or depression that are causing emotional pain and negatively impacting their relationships and life. My goal is to help you find a way forward and experience freedom from the past.
First session
Therapy begins with a trusting relationship. It is my goal to provide a safe place where you can begin talking about the concerns that brought you to treatment in an understanding, compassionate, and comfortable environment. We will review the intake paperwork you completed and discuss the challenges you are experiencing along with the goals you have for therapy. I will ensure there is time for you to ask any questions or express needs or concerns you may have as well. From there, we will mutually determine if we feel we are a good fit to work together.
Strengths
One of my greatest strengths as a therapist is working with complex, long-standing emotional patterns and helping clients makes sense of experiences that may feel overwhelming, confusing, or difficult to shift on their own. Over the past 20+ years, I've also worked in a variety of settings, including medical, court, county, and community mental health programs, which gives me a broad perspective and the ability to work with a wide range of concerns and situations regarding the multifaceted effects of trauma.
Ideal clients
-Individuals experiencing mild to moderate symptoms of anxiety and/or depression -Adults who are processing childhood trauma/PTSD -Military veterans or high-stress backgrounds -Adults who feel overwhelmed but still "function" on the outside -Individuals going through change or feeling out of alignment -Clients who want both support and forward movement -Clients committed to consistent treatment on at least a monthly or more frequent basis.
Treatment methods
EMDR
EMDR is a trauma therapy that helps identify and desensitize the painful memories and beliefs that keep individuals from moving forward in life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is a form of therapy that teaches how to identify, challenge, and replace unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that keep people stuck.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution-focused therapy is a goal-oriented therapy that focuses on building solutions to current problems. It builds upon strengths and resources to achieve positive change by focusing on present and future goals.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ArizonaLicense LCSW-22520
- CaliforniaLicense 26976