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Cassandra Abel

Cassandra Abel

LCSW

Wisconsin

Warm, practical therapy with movement-informed care

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Wisconsin / 8560-123
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Wisconsin

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    • Motivational approaches
    • Mindfulness and movement
    • Values centered work

    About Cassandra

    Cassandra Abel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Wisconsin with 12 years of clinical experience. She creates a warm, respectful space where people can talk about what feels heavy and unclear. Her work focuses on listening and walking alongside clients as they identify what matters and take practical steps forward.

    Cassandra mixes traditional talk therapy with mindfulness and body-centered ideas. She also draws on her background as a yoga teacher and Zumba instructor to bring movement, variety, and creativity into sessions. Each meeting is adjusted to the person’s pace and goals rather than following a fixed script.

    Sessions tend to center on building skills to manage stress, grief, relationship struggles, anxiety, and other life changes. Cassandra uses straightforward tools that help people find more clarity and direction between appointments. She aims for clients to leave feeling more able to handle day-to-day challenges.

    Cassandra uses an approach that supports motivation and values-based change while teaching concrete strategies for emotional regulation and problem solving. She emphasizes compassion toward oneself and practical steps that fit real life. Many people notice gradual improvements in confidence, mood, and decision making over time.

    Her orientation blends motivational methods, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered work, cognitive behavior strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques. This mix helps address issues from addiction and ADHD to grief, caregiving stress, and women's health concerns. If you want a collaborator who listens, validates, and helps build doable tools, she may be a good match.

  2. Approaches that translate to online work

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build momentum at a comfortable pace. It focuses on listening, asking open questions, and highlighting personal values to move toward goals.

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then to take committed action toward what matters. It can help with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and life transitions by pairing acceptance with values-driven steps.

    Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person’s experience and perspective. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection to help people arrive at their own insights and choices.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can shift as progress and priorities change.

    Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. Many people find that online therapy makes attending sessions easier by fitting appointments into work or caregiver schedules, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Others appreciate not needing to be on camera for every conversation or choosing a format that uses less bandwidth. Discussing practical needs up front helps shape a plan that fits everyday life.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Caregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyLife purposePanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    12+ years

    Listed in

    Wisconsin

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

    Cassandra supports people facing relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, and related concerns such as caregiving stress and chronic illness.

    How would you describe the therapeutic style here?

    The style is warm, curiosity-driven, and practical. Sessions mix listening and validation with tools for managing emotions and making value-based changes.

    What is her professional background and experience?

    She has 12 years of experience working as a clinician and brings a background that includes yoga teaching and Zumba instruction alongside clinical practice.

    What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

    Cassandra holds an LCSW, listed as WI LCSW, and practices from Wisconsin.

    Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

    Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

    Which session formats are available?

    Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.

    How is cost handled for sessions?

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

    What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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