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Cassandra Vallese

Experienced New York LCSW supporting parents

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
12 years
Licensed in
New York
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Cassandra

Cassandra Vallese is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 12 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, and life transitions. Cassandra speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward change feel manageable for someone who is worried or overwhelmed.

Her style is supportive and strengths-based. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and helps them build on what already works.

Background and approach

Sessions are collaborative and practical, with an emphasis on small actionable steps that fit into daily life. Cassandra draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood disorders, panic, addiction-related concerns, and caregiving stress. She also works with issues like self-esteem, anger, eating and food-related problems, and the emotional impact of medical challenges such as cancer or fertility concerns.

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. She provides straightforward guidance about coping skills, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. The aim is to reduce immediate distress while building longer-term resilience.

For people navigating bereavement, trauma, or persistent anxiety, Cassandra offers a steady, practical approach. She helps clients set realistic goals, practice new skills between sessions, and track progress in ways that feel meaningful. Her work is patient-focused and paced to each person’s needs.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Many clients benefit from structured, evidence-based techniques that can be taught and practiced remotely. One approach focuses on learning concrete coping and emotion-regulation skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood swings; it teaches specific tools people can use in the moment. Another approach emphasizes trauma-informed care that helps people process difficult memories gradually while learning grounding strategies to feel steadier in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals, try techniques that match your needs, and adjust the plan as progress is tracked. Together you’ll decide which methods feel useful and practical for your situation.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy families and people with limited transportation options. Video and phone allow real-time conversation, while chat and messaging can work well for brief check-ins or when written reflection helps. These formats make it easier to fit regular work on emotional health into a hectic schedule and to keep momentum between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cassandra address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family tensions, eating issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is supportive and strengths-based. She focuses on practical steps and skills people can use day to day while honoring each person’s own knowledge about their life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with license number NY LCSW 093208 and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs 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 this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
12 years
Licensed
New York
Languages
English

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