Cassandra Aamodt , LCSW

Cassandra Aamodt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut with three years of clinical experience. She supports people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting difficulties, and concerns related to gender and sexual identity. Her practice also addresses specialized concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, codependency, and attachment and family of origin issues.

She practices with a client-centered orientation and integrates approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tailor interventions to each person’s needs. Clients have reported finding her caring and nonjudgmental, and she aims to combine honesty and directness with empathy as she helps people explore patterns, build coping skills, and navigate life transitions. Cassandra seeks to walk alongside clients as they work toward clearer self-understanding and more effective ways of interacting with their world.

She offers therapy in English and provides services via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to choose the format that best fits their needs and preferences.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist follows the client's lead and supports personal growth. This approach is well suited to people who want a collaborative environment to explore identity, relationships, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to emotional distress. CBT can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems by teaching practical coping strategies and problem-solving skills.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is often used for intense emotional reactions, relationship difficulties, and challenges with impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Cassandra works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She tailors techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and responsive.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These formats allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent support, practical skill-building, and ongoing collaboration without requiring in-person visits.