Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Cara Cassidy, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Coaching
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149015397
- NPI
- 1336334705
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Cara supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Relationship issues
- Executive coaching
- Intimacy concerns
About Cara
Cara Cassidy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and executive coaching. She also works with concerns related to divorce and separation, infidelity, narcissism, and women's issues.
Cara treats therapy as a practical conversation. She helps people name the problem, sort through options, and try small changes that fit daily life. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented when that is helpful. She treats coaching work and therapeutic work as related ways to address career and relationship pressures.
Clients can expect clear, direct feedback and steps they can use between meetings. Cara emphasizes strengths and past successes as tools for solving current problems. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and suggests experiments to test different approaches to relationships and work challenges.
Her background includes two decades of practice with adults navigating separation, betrayal, and major life shifts. That experience informs a practical approach to intimacy and relationship repair. She also brings experience supporting professionals who need help balancing leadership demands with personal life.
Cara works in English and practices in Illinois. To begin, people are invited to complete the standard matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Cara uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in ways that focus on real-life problems. One common approach involves identifying specific behaviors and testing small changes over time; this helps with relationship patterns and intimacy concerns by making progress measurable. Another approach centers on problem-solving and coaching methods that break bigger issues into concrete steps, which is useful for career pressures and coping with life changes.Choosing the right method is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which approaches to try based on the client’s goals and preferences. That collaborative process includes checking what helps and adjusting course as needed rather than committing to a single method at the start.
Confirm the session formats before booking so you know how meetings will be conducted. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Some people prefer to use sessions for focused skill practice, while others use them for longer conversations about relationships and transitions. Ask about format options during the matching process to find what fits your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Cara focuses on relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and executive coaching. She also works with divorce and separation, infidelity, narcissism, and women's issues.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She helps people identify options, try small steps between sessions, and track what works.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience. That background includes supporting adults through major life transitions and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Cara is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois. The profile lists IL LCSW as her credential and licensure.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers