Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Cassandra Marie Wells, LCSW
New York
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 094157
- NPI
- 1417590183
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Chronic pain and illness
About Cassandra
Cassandra Marie Wells is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York with seven years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Cassandra also focuses on chronic pain or illness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and building self-love.
She uses straightforward conversation to help clients sort through what feels overwhelming. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon. The therapist listens for immediate pressures at home, work, and health that make everyday life harder.
In the room Cassandra helps clients notice patterns that keep problems going and tests small changes to see what helps. She offers steady feedback and supports people as they try new ways of coping. When trauma or past abuse is part of the story, she attends to what feels manageable and paced to the person’s needs.
Cassandra aims to make appointments useful for real life. That can mean working on short-term coping skills, pacing through big changes, or exploring deeper issues over time. She encourages small, practical steps that fit into a client’s daily routine.
For someone balancing family, work, money, and health concerns, she centers the discussion on what is causing the most strain now. Cassandra explains options clearly and helps plan the next steps. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Many therapists who describe their work this way rely on clear, evidence-based techniques that focus on symptoms and coping. One common approach teaches practical coping skills to reduce daily anxiety and manage stress. It helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try alternative responses during stressful moments.Another frequently used technique addresses trauma by pacing attention to difficult memories and by strengthening current coping tools. This approach aims to reduce overwhelming reactions and to build tolerance for discussing painful events slowly and safely.
Choosing the right method is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to compare approaches and decide what fits the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation shapes whether sessions focus more on immediate coping, trauma processing, or broader life questions like purpose and self-worth.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify them. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and making it easier to schedule appointments around work or caregiving. Phone sessions can be useful when a shorter check-in is needed or when video would demand more bandwidth. The practical aim is to make therapy usable alongside daily responsibilities rather than to promise a particular service.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include chronic pain or illness, guilt and shame, life purpose, post-traumatic stress, and self-love.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain, practical conversation to identify patterns and try small changes. Sessions emphasize concrete coping skills and real-life problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with the listed concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Select 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