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Cassandra Black

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in CA Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

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Hi there, I'm Cassandra!

Hello, my name is Cassandra Black and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I provide a warm, empathic, and sensitive approach for those suffering from trauma, depression, anxiety, and PTSD. I welcome holding space for anyone ready for their healing journey. Look forward to working with you.

My approach

I use trauma informed practice, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, Solution Focused therapy, Person Centered therapy, Mindfulness practice.

My focus

My focus is working with adults ages 18-75.

My communication style

I provide a safe, warm, nurturing tone with all my clients. Clients experience a safe containment that allows them to open up and express their innermost feelings and struggles.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been the type of person who is easy to talk to . I have always been non judgmental and open to diverse populations. I have first hand experience with family members suffering from mental health disorders so I have great compassion for mankind.

My goals for you

I utilize a collaborative goal setting approach, allowing the client to determine what goals they want to achieve and how and when they want to achieve them.

My first session with you

Clients will find their first session cathartic, allowing ventilation of feelings and emotions.

About Cassandra

Specialities

ADHD
Aging
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Chronic Illness
Codependency
Coping Skills
Cultural Stress
Depression
Emotional Disturbance
Grief
Infidelity
Job Stress
Legal Stress
Life Coaching
Life Transitions
Racial Trauma
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Sleep or Insomnia
Stress
Thought Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Traumatic Brain Injury
Women's Issues

Methods

Attachment-based
Client Centered Therapy
Coaching
Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Compassion Focused
Culturally Sensitive
Dialectical (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Grief Therapy
Holistic
Humanistic
Mindfulness-Based
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative
Person-Centered
Racial Trauma Recovery
Solution Focused
Strength-Based
Supportive
Trauma Focused

Practice

License

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Workers, LCSWs, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Carelon, Cigna, Decent, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West

Languages spoken

English

Education

MSW , University of Southern California

Session Information

Video session
60 minutes

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