Hey! I'm Kassandra, or Kassi for short. I have worked with individuals who are struggling with substance abuse and coping with addiction, depression, anxiety, and stress. I try to curate a safe and affirming space for you to begin your journey to creating a better version of yourself. It takes courage to make that first step in making changes for a happier, more fulfilling life. I believe that everyone is capable in making the changes to reach the goals they set for themselves, and my job is to support you in that and offer guidance to making those changes. I am here when you are ready to take that step.
In our first session, we will go over brief introductions to get to know each other. We will then explore what has motivated you to seek counseling and identify some goals you would like to work on. This is an information gathering session for me to get to know you better and make a plan for change that aligns with your goals.
My greatest strengths as a provider I feel are being empathetic, warm, and understanding. At times, I may utilize humor in my sessions, which I feel helps to make the therapeutic environment more comfortable and less scary.
I love working with individuals who are feeling unsure about their futures, feeling stuck, or needing some help in building up confidence. I will be there to help you build upon tools you may already have to make those desired changes.
I have used this mostly in community drug and alcohol as it aids individuals in identifying their own motivations for change and strengthening them to maintain positive changes.
I have often used this when individuals struggle with their thought patterns and processes to identify any cognitive distortions that might be causing a decline in their mental health.
I have used this when individuals are struggling with reaching goals. I can help identify alternative methods to help reach those set goals.