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Online therapist

Cassandra Rhodes

Practical CBT support for family stress

Credentials
LPC
Experience
14 years
Licensed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cassandra

Cassandra Rhodes is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical help for parents and people handling family stress. She uses clear, direct methods to address day-to-day struggles like worry, low mood, and parenting frustrations. Her style aims to make conversations feel straightforward and understandable for someone juggling family life.

She holds a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and has 14 years of professional experience.

Background and approach

Cassandra is licensed in Pennsylvania as an LPC - License in Professional Counseling PA LPC PC006312. That background informs how she structures sessions and sets achievable goals. Cassandra follows trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which links thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try different responses in real life.

She listens for how past stress or hurt shows up now and helps clients test small changes that can reduce distress. Sessions focus on skills that fit into a busy family schedule. Common areas she addresses include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, addictions, relationship strain, family dynamics, grief, and low self-esteem.

Cassandra aims to make the room a place where thoughts and feelings can be named without judgment. She encourages practical steps and clear plans so progress feels tangible. For someone who is worried and unsure where to start, Cassandra offers a calm, organized approach and a focus on doable strategies.

She invites people to begin by taking one small step toward change.

Approaches that translate well to online care

CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts affect feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression.

Trauma-informed care - This approach pays attention to past hurt and how it shows up now. It helps people name reactions and learn safer ways to cope without re-traumatizing them.

Finding the right fit is part of the process and Cassandra works collaboratively to choose approaches that match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. She discusses options in early sessions and adjusts methods as progress is made so therapy stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy family life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversations from home, phone sessions work for hands-free check-ins, and live chat or text messaging can be used for brief support and skill practice between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain momentum while juggling schedules and responsibilities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cassandra commonly address?
Cassandra works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, depression, addictions, relationships, family concerns, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which connects thoughts, feelings, and actions to create practical changes and teach coping strategies.
What background does she bring to therapy?
She has 14 years of professional experience and a master’s degree in Community Counseling from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, licensed in Pennsylvania with license number PA LPC PC006312.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Cassandra?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

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Experience
14 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English

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