Cassandra Walker

Compassionate, skills-based support for change

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Cassandra

Cassandra Walker is an Ohio-licensed LPCC with nine years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, self-esteem challenges, and depression. She began her career working with chemically dependent individuals and expanded her practice to support a wider range of mental health concerns.

Background and approach

Cassandra approaches clients with respect for their lived experience and emphasizes their existing strengths as a foundation for change. Her work draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness-based techniques.

She aims to create a collaborative environment where clients set goals and build practical skills for coping with emotional pain, improving motivation, and strengthening confidence. Cassandra frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and offers steady, supportive guidance throughout the therapeutic process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and developing practical skills to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines acceptance strategies with values-driven action to help people tolerate difficult emotions while moving toward meaningful goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and collaboration, creating a space where the client’s perspective guides the pace and direction of work.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Cassandra will work with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and she may integrate elements from different approaches to tailor care. Clients and therapist jointly evaluate progress and adjust strategies as needed.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity when travel or life events create barriers. These formats support ongoing skill practice and frequent check-ins, helping clients apply therapeutic tools between appointments while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cassandra commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem issues, and depression, and also addresses related concerns such as attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and dissociation.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach blends practical, skills-based methods with a client-centered stance, using tools from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness to help clients build coping strategies and clarify personal values.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has nine years of professional experience, starting with work in chemical dependency and later expanding to broader mental health practice.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is licensed in Ohio as an LPCC; licence details are OH LPCC E.2303687-SUPV.

Can clients work with her in languages other than English?

Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as offering services in other languages and is not accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Clients can connect via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and availability.

How are therapy sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English