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Cassandra Bouchard(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York
Adolescent mental health- Anxiety -Artists' mental health- Depression-Self-esteem-Dating-
AboutSpecialtiesLocationsInsurance & Fees

Professional statement

Cassandra offers her clients a safe, accepting, and warm therapeutic space where they are free to be their authentic selves. Many of her clients struggle with relationship stress, trauma, and life transitions that have manifested in low self-esteem and symptoms of depression and anxiety. These challenges often make clients feel lost. Cassandra believes therapy can be a great starting point for drawing a new and improved roadmap.

Cassandra’s approach is holistic, trauma-informed, and client-centered. She meets her clients wherever they’re at. To Cassandra, the therapeutic relationship is sacred. She recognizes that her clients are the experts on their own lives and reflects an empathetic perspective that empowers them to capitalize on their strengths and make the best decisions for themselves. Depending on the individual’s needs, Cassandra might incorporate other modalities as she sees fit, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, and mindfulness.

In working with performing artists, adults switching careers, and teens and young adults growing into their authentic selves, Cassandra fosters an environment for self-discovery and expression. Cassandra creates a nourishing therapeutic space that catalyzes each client’s potential by incorporating passion, humor, and creativity into sessions.

Cassandra makes her work to be as inclusive and intersectional as possible. She’s happy to work with anyone who is open to the therapeutic process.


Message to clients

When The Beatles asked for Help!, they got a #1 hit. When you asked for help, you got a therapist search result list. I'd say those are pretty equal in value.

Just like writing a song, there is a lot of courage in putting yourself out there and opening up to someone you don't know. I know therapy can seem a bit intimidating, especially if you’ve never done it before. But I want you to know that in sessions with me, the only expectation of you is to show up. You get to decide what you want to discuss. I’m here to listen without judgment, offer an unbiased perspective, and hold the space for you. I hope therapy can be a place where you feel comfortable being and expressing your most authentic self. And who knows, maybe you'll get a #1 hit out of it someday.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 5 years



Licensure

New York: 095317

Languages

English

Specialties

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Dating - Exploring one’s thoughts and beliefs about dating and the values that one brings into the dating world; processing through the ups and downs of meeting new people and starting or ending relationships




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Cigna
  • Columbia University Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna)
  • FIT Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • New School Student Insurance (United Healthcare Student Resources)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UMR
  • United Healthcare
  • United Healthcare Student Health Plan

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$150 (45min)
  • Sliding scale:$75 - $150