Lily Cassana, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Lily!

My passion lies in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where any individual will feel heard, held, and supported.

My focus

I specialize in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and parents experiencing anxiety, low mood, loneliness, and self-esteem issues as they navigate life transitions and stressors. My goal is to provide a safe space where clients feel validated, cared for, and confident voicing their feelings, thoughts, and needs.

My approach

I utilize a blend of theories including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), client-centered therapy, attachment, and trauma-informed therapy to best support my client's individualized needs.

My communication style

I actively strive to create a non-judgmental and welcoming safe space for clients to express themselves and work towards their personal goals. My warm, empathetic, and gentle approach will help clients feel heard, validated, and supported as they navigate the anxieties and stressors that come with life and major transitions.

My journey to mental healthcare

I believe if we feel supported and heard by at least one person, we can reach our fullest potential. Genuine validation is a powerful motivator towards resilience, strength, and positive growth. I wish to provide the support I was unable to receive during hardships so no one feels alone in their journey.

My goals for you

I believe therapeutic goals should be collaborative, client-centered, and strengths-based. We will work collaboratively towards goals that you align strongly with.

Our first session

In our first session, we will begin by making introductions and building a strong therapeutic alliance through respect and empathy. We will discuss what has brought you to therapy and work together to create an individualized plan based on your needs, strengths, and interests.

I identify as...

Female
Asian

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Play Therapy

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Mindfulness-Based

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Trauma Focused

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Focus populations

Single Mother

BIPOC

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) Marital and Family Therapy from University of San Diego.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Lily Cassana