Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Cassandra Allen, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C014381
- NPI
- 1609008366
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
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.
AAbout
- Client-centered approach
- CBT techniques
- EMDR elements
About Cassandra
Cassandra Allen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina with 15 years of professional experience. She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and depression. She works with people who are trying to make practical changes in their lives.
Cassandra listens for what each person already knows about their situation. She treats clients as the expert on their own story and helps them use their strengths when facing challenges. Conversations are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to everyday pressures like work, family, and health.
She draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in the person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are used to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies and Motivational Interviewing help with managing emotions and finding reasons to change when motivation is low.
Cassandra also works with people processing trauma, using approaches that can include Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) elements alongside other therapies. She addresses concerns such as anxiety, grief, addictions, parenting stress, anger, and caregiver fatigue. Practical coping ideas are a regular part of sessions.
Her approach is collaborative and direct. She helps set clear goals and checks progress over time. People who want clinical guidance that stays focused on life demands tend to find this style useful.
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How her approaches translate to online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical experiments to change them. It often helps with depression, anxiety, stress, and mood-related problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening to the person's priorities and building sessions around what matters most to them. It helps keep work focused on personal goals and daily functioning. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication, useful for strong emotions and relationship strain.Finding the best approach is a shared process. Cassandra will work with each person to weigh techniques, try options, and adjust based on what actually helps. The plan can change as goals and needs change so sessions stay practical and relevant.
The original biography does not name specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person appointment is hard to schedule. Different formats also let people choose sessions that suit their day - for example a shorter phone check-in when time is limited or a longer video session for deeper work.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She helps with relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, grief, parenting strain, anger, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues.
How does she work in therapy?
She uses a client-centered style combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies, EMDR elements, and Motivational Interviewing to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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