Cassandra Aamodt , LCSW

Cassandra Aamodt is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who uses a warm, direct style in therapy. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and aims to build a working relationship that feels honest and respectful. Cassandra talks plainly and helps people name what they are dealing with so they can make practical changes.

Cassandra draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on each person's needs. She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and skills from dialectical behavior therapy are woven into sessions to help manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity.

Her work covers a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strains, and LGBT related challenges. She also addresses issues such as codependency, communication problems, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress. Cassandra pays attention to how life changes and role demands affect daily functioning.

People can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative problem solving. Sessions may include skill practice, behavior changes, or short-term goal setting depending on what feels most useful. Cassandra encourages clients to try different approaches and adjusts plans based on what is working.

She offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Her background includes three years working as an LCSW in clinical settings, and she works in English with clients located in Connecticut.

Approaches and online care that fit your life

Cassandra uses client-centered therapy to place your goals and concerns at the center of each session. This approach focuses on listening, understanding your perspective, and shaping the work around what matters most to you. It is useful when someone needs space to be heard and guided rather than directed.

She also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT often involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. Another tool she uses is dialectical behavior therapy skills, which teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication for intense or reactive moments.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cassandra works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan when something isn’t helping.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is often used for fuller conversation and visual cues, phone can suit shorter check-ins or low bandwidth, live chat and messaging work for quick reflections or check-ins between sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and offer flexibility in how to connect with a licensed professional.