Cassaundra Peck

Compassionate counselor focused on active change

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Cassaundra

Cassaundra Peck is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in North Carolina who brings 14 years of clinical experience to her work.

Background and approach

She focuses on concerns such as addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, stress, anxiety, family dynamics, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching. Her background includes substance abuse counseling and experience with domestic violence and military and veteran-related matters.

She emphasizes the importance of a strong therapeutic connection, believing that clients make the most progress when they feel heard and respected. To help clients move toward meaningful change she draws from a mix of evidence-informed approaches, tailoring strategies to each person’s situation.

That might include cognitive-behavioral tools to address unhelpful thinking patterns, motivational techniques to support readiness for change, or client-centered practices that prioritize the client’s pacing and perspective. Cassaundra aims to collaborate with clients to identify where they are struggling and to develop practical steps for active change.

She invites prospective clients to find out whether they are a good fit, explaining that the relationship itself is a central part of successful therapy.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Progress

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and substance-related problems; it often involves practical skills and structured strategies to test new ways of coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own perspective and pace, creating space for individuals to feel heard and to explore their values and choices without pressure. Motivational Interviewing focuses on strengthening a person’s motivation and commitment to change, which can be particularly helpful for addictions, ambivalence around change, and readiness to pursue different goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to understand goals, preferences, and challenges and then tailor strategies accordingly. Over time methods may be blended or adjusted as progress and needs evolve to keep the work practical and relevant.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of care from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide consistent support while adapting session length and communication style to what works best for the client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly help with?

Cassaundra works with issues including addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, stress and anxiety, family and intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and coaching. Her additional focuses include domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and veteran and armed forces issues.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

She emphasizes a strong therapist-client connection and uses a variety of modalities to meet clients where they are. Techniques are selected collaboratively and may include cognitive-behavioral, client-centered, existential, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused elements.

What is her professional background and experience?

She has 14 years of professional work experience and a background in substance abuse counseling as well as domestic violence support. She has also worked with military and veteran populations.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is licensed as an LCMHC in North Carolina with credential NC LCMHC S7997 and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are available and does she accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered for online work?

She provides multiple remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How does pricing and payment work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are accessed via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English