- Years in practice
- 12
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Cassandra
Cassandra Abel is a licensed clinical social worker with twelve years of experience helping people sort through hard moments. She combines gentle listening with practical steps so people can feel less stuck and more able to act. Cassandra aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is tense or overwhelmed.
Her style is warm and curious. She asks simple, direct questions and listens for what matters most to each person.
Background and approach
Sessions are paced to match the client’s needs and values rather than following a strict script. Cassandra works with issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, addiction, and struggles with self-esteem and purpose. She also supports people facing parenting strain, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and life transitions.
Clients who want help sorting relationship problems or clarifying career direction will find practical tools here. Her approach blends several methods including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive-behavioral exercises, and client-centered listening. She also draws on mindfulness and movement practices from her background as a yoga teacher and Zumba instructor to introduce grounding techniques and simple body-based coping skills.
In sessions people can expect a mix of talk, skill practice, and planning for small changes between meetings. Cassandra emphasizes building coping skills, calming routines, and clearer decision steps. The work aims to help people reconnect to what matters and to act in ways that reflect their values.
What Cassandra works with
Everything Cassandra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Cassandra helps people with.
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- ADHD
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Cassandra lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavior changes to shift mood and anxiety. It is practical and often helps with stress, panic, and routines that feel out of control.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while allowing difficult feelings to exist. It can be useful for people who want more meaning and direction despite worry or grief.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Cassandra will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and what feels doable. She often combines approaches so sessions stay practical and grounded in the client’s values.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video allows face-to-face work and skill practice. Phone sessions are lower bandwidth and can fit into short breaks. Live chat or text can help with quick check-ins, homework support, or ongoing prompts between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent during busy or changing routines.
Questions people ask about Cassandra
What concerns does Cassandra focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addictions, relationship issues, parenting strain, and related concerns such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, direct, and practical. She blends listening with simple exercises and movement-based grounding when helpful.
What is her clinical background?
Cassandra has twelve years of experience as a clinician and brings a background in yoga teaching and Zumba instruction to her work.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds an LCSW license in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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