- Guilt and shame
- Chronic pain support
- Self-esteem work
About Cassandra
Cassandra Marie Wells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Cassandra also focuses on issues like chronic pain and illness, post-traumatic stress, questions of life purpose, self-love, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people talk through what feels overwhelming. Sessions are conversational and practical. The aim is to notice patterns, name painful emotions, and try small changes that feel manageable.
Cassandra encourages honest talk about what you did, didn’t do, or who you feel you are. She listens for how guilt and shame show up in daily life and works with clients to understand those feelings. Together, she and the client look at the parts of experience that keep old hurts alive.
Her approach includes developing coping strategies for stress, grounding practices for anxiety and trauma, and steps to support confidence and motivation. For people living with chronic illness or pain, she addresses how health and identity interact. Conversations also explore values and purpose when life feels stalled.
If you decide to book a session, expect straightforward conversation, gentle challenge when needed, and practical steps to try between meetings. Cassandra asks clients to choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
How evidence-based work translates to online sessions
Many clients find that clear, research-informed techniques help when guilt, shame, anxiety, or trauma feel overwhelming. Two common approaches used in this practice are cognitive-focused work and grounding-based trauma support. Cognitive-focused work involves noticing and testing thoughts that fuel guilt or self-criticism and practicing alternative, balanced ways of thinking. It helps with persistent negative self-judgments and low mood.Grounding-based trauma support uses present-moment tools to reduce overwhelm and return the body and mind to a steadier state. This approach is helpful for people who get easily dysregulated by strong memories or upsetting reminders. Both methods are practical and anchored in everyday skills the client can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences and then decide together which techniques to try first. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods if something doesn’t fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions because they fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, or make it easier to follow up quickly after a difficult moment. Online sessions also allow shorter check-ins when needed and make it possible to continue therapy from different locations within the same region. Licensed professionals can help match format and frequency to the client’s needs and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem difficulties, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include chronic pain and illness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She listens for how guilt and shame appear in everyday life and helps clients name and examine those feelings. The work includes looking at patterns and trying manageable steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
What is her professional background?
She holds seven years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns. That experience includes helping people cope with life transitions and chronic health challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session. That initiates the process and sets up the initial meeting.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.