Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Cassandra Abel, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 8560-123
- NPI
- 1295155166
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Cassandra 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.
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- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- DBT techniques
About Cassandra
Cassandra Abel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, stress and anxiety, addiction concerns, and life changes. Cassandra also supports those coping with caregiver burden, chronic illness and pain, codependency, and issues like panic, self-harm, and identity concerns.
Her style is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what is most pressing and practical. She listens, helps people name what feels heavy, and offers techniques to manage symptoms and decision points. Cassandra draws on a mix of methods including acceptance and commitment practices, cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, client-centered conversation, and Jungian ideas.
She brings attention to daily life needs such as work, parenting demands, finances, and health. That means sessions often include concrete tools you can try between meetings. Mindfulness and movement are sometimes introduced as part of coping skills, reflecting her background outside of clinical work.
Cassandra aims to help people build clearer boundaries, reduce reactivity, and make choices that match their values. She emphasizes skill-building for stress, panic, and emotion regulation alongside deeper reflection about meaning and identity.
For someone juggling busy days and complicated responsibilities, Cassandra offers practical strategies and steady support. She works with adults on issues across relationships, mood, addiction patterns, and personal growth. Sessions and next steps are arranged through the site process.
BHow sessions work
How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and trying small experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problem solving. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while taking actions that align with their values. It can be useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete coping skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness and is commonly used when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors get in the way.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and daily demands. That can mean blending ACT practices with CBT exercises or adding DBT skills when emotional regulation is a priority.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also allow practical use of worksheets, recorded mindfulness exercises, and homework that ties therapy to everyday routines. Licensed professionals typically adjust pacing and tools so online work remains focused on real-life problems and measurable skills.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Covers relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related areas like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Uses a practical, conversational style that combines client-centered listening with skill-based tools from ACT, CBT, and DBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of mental health and life concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as WI LCSW, and is based in Wisconsin.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any licensing or regional requirements before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers