Hi there! I’m Cassie.

  • Children & Adolescents

  • Women’s Issues

  • Solution-Focused

Professional Philosophy

Everyone’s journey is unique, everyone deserves a space to heal, to recharge, and to feel empowered to express their narrative. Therapy is a powerful tool utilized to help resolve the problems you are experiencing. It strengthens coping skills and our sense of self. I take pride in individualizing each client’s session and overall treatment with a combination of the creative arts, psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and talk therapy. I support my clients through their processes to develop self-awareness, and improve emotion regulation while addressing unresolved conflict or trauma. Therapy offers a moment to slow down, put away devices and gain insight. Collaboratively we can develop a clear understanding of the issues in your life, draw upon your strengths, and take steps to achieve the life you want and deserve.

“The Power of Empathy: I'm in it with you. I'm not here to fix you. I'm not here to feel it for you. I'm here to feel with you and let you know you are not alone. 

― Brene Brown

Personal Background

For as long as I can remember, art has always been a comfort in my life. During childhood moments of struggles or challenges in school, I found myself organically doodling. My talent developed as an adolescent, and art helped develop my confidence. As an adult, it has become a source of expression, a way of coping, and a release. It took me a few years and a change in career paths to fully embrace and understand the powerful role art plays in my life. Whether a person is a classically trained artist or has not lifted a crayon since childhood, I have found that creative arts provide a source of communication and empowerment for those in need.

AREAS OF FOCUS

All of us here at START address the mental health areas of stress, trauma, and anxiety in our practice. We apply these three topics to unique, specific challenges that our clients are going through. I also offer specialized areas in the following areas:

Motherhood, Family & Infertility

Are you feeling isolated and overwhelmed by your emotions surrounding infertility, a loss, or the struggles of starting a family? Are you a new mother transitioning into a new role? Are you a parent seeking a safe space and extra support for a struggling child? I understand the unique experiences of starting a family and raising one, the challenges, and the heartache that can be associated with family relationships. Together we can begin to explore and better understand your situation.