Cassandra Pearson
My name is Cassandra Pearson and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Many people are carrying worry, feeling unfocused or overwhelmed, or grieving the life they knew, and wondering how to move forward.
I offer a steady space to process loss, change, and uncertainty while finding a way forward at each person’s own pace.
My practice is unique because of my background in providing help to varied populations such as college students, aging adults and military service members. I am passionate about this work because it allows me to help clients navigate life by using their unique strengths.
First session
The first session is 60 minutes and focuses on understanding what brought the client in. We talk through current concerns, relevant history, and what they hope to change. I explain how therapy works, including my approach, what sessions look like, and how confidentiality is handled, and answer any questions about the process. By the end of the session, we have identified initial goals. Clients leave with a clear sense of what comes next, and often with a first coping skill to try before the next visit.
Strengths
I help by using methods grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, based on the idea that our thoughts shape our emotions and behaviors. I also weave in mindfulness and relaxation techniques to ease stress and support well-being. I offer a steady space to process loss, change, and uncertainty while finding a way forward at each person’s own pace. I’ve spent years in private practice and online therapy supporting people through loss, health challenges, and major life changes. I’m a calm, attentive listener, and I’m caring and respectful in how I work.
Ideal clients
I specialize in working with adults who struggle with anxiety, ADHD, grief, or major life transitions such as college, retirement, loss, health changes, or moving to a new home. Reaching out for help can feel hard, especially after a loss or a big change. You don’t have to figure it out alone. We all share common struggles as part of being human, and understanding them together can open the door to growth. If you are ready to talk, I’d welcome the chance to connect. For anxiety, my work focuses on reducing worry and building coping skills. For ADHD, it centers on practical strategies for organization, focus, and follow-through, along with the frustration and self-doubt that often come with it. For grief and life transitions, I offer a steady space to process loss, change, and uncertainty while finding a way forward at each person’s own pace.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as the foundation of my work. CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are connected, so changing unhelpful patterns in one area can improve the others. Together, we identify the thoughts and habits that keep a client stuck, such as catastrophizing, self-criticism, or avoidance, and test whether they are accurate or helpful. We then build more effective ways of thinking and responding. CBT is structured and skills-based. Clients learn practical tools they can use between sessions, such as thought records, behavioral experiments, and gradual exposure to feared situations. I pair these with mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help clients manage stress in the moment and stay grounded. I adjust the pace and techniques to fit each person, so the work stays relevant to their goals and daily life.
Location
Virtual sessions