Licensed to practice in California and accepts 10 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 10 more.
New to Grow
Hi. Let me introduce myself. My name is Tami Cassell, and I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 12 years of experience working in the mental health field. I have a worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including relationships, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and developmental trauma. I am a person centered therapist with a warm and compassionate style. I believe in treating others with respect and dignity. I will meet you where you are and move along at your pace. I don’t believe in stigmatizing labels. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling life, and I commend you for taking this step. I look forward to working together!
Your first session will be relaxed and hopefully a little fun! I encourage free, flowing dialogue and I go at your pace.
I am warm, fun, and tend to be interactive. You are the expert at your own life so I do a lot of listening. But I’m not afraid to jump in and challenge you. As I said above, I believe therapy should be fun and a team sport!
My specialties include depression, anxiety life transitions, trauma, and grief. I have quite a bit of experience with ADHD and mood disorders. My ideal client would be someone who is coming to therapy with specific goals for growing and improving their lives. I ask my clients to come with something to talk about every week. I believe it is a collaborative process and communication, rapport and respect our key to a therapeutic relationship. It also helps to have a sense of humor!
Other specialties
I identify as
Attachment-based
It all starts with your attachment style. Understanding this theory informs all of our relationships.
Compassion Focused
Sometimes people just need someone to bear witness and hold their hand through difficult times.
Grief Therapy
I worked in hospice for 15 years. I am very at tuned to people going through grief.
Motivational Interviewing
Being curious and asking questions is the key to understanding another human being.