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Cassandra Williams, LCPC

Therapist in Maryland

Compassionate counselor for stress and addiction recovery

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Cassandra Williams

Profile checklist

  • CredentialsLCPC
  • License listedLCPC, Maryland (no. LC16576)
  • NPI number1336905678
  • Experience15 years listed
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
  • FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp

Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.

  • Focus on practical steps
  • Support for grief
  • Works on self-esteem

About Cassandra

Cassandra Williams is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Maryland with 15 years of clinical work. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, struggling with addictions, or coping after trauma and loss. Her approach is calm and respectful, and she aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone who is unsure where to begin.

She focuses on practical conversations that address confidence, self-esteem, and motivation. Sessions are adapted to each person's needs rather than following a single rigid plan. Cassandra listens for what matters most and helps clients set realistic steps they can try between meetings.

Her work often involves talking through difficult memories and stronger emotions like shame, guilt, or persistent low mood. She supports people wrestling with grief and life transitions, and she helps those who want to reconnect with a sense of purpose and self-love. Attachment-related concerns and forgiveness are also areas she addresses in session.

Cassandra frames therapy as a collaboration. She respects each person's pace and mixes supportive listening with concrete ideas to practice. She emphasizes small, achievable changes that add up over time.

People who want a straightforward, compassionate counselor who tailors plans to individual needs may find her style fits well. To begin, prospective clients complete the platform matching process and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Many clinicians use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building coping skills. Cognitive-style approaches aim to identify and reframe patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, low mood, or urges related to addiction, and they often include simple exercises to try between sessions.

Other commonly used methods center on processing difficult experiences and reducing the hold of traumatic memories. These approaches teach grounding and emotion-regulation skills that can help when memories or strong feelings arise, and they pair listening with step-by-step practices to reduce distress over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, needs, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. This is a collaborative process that can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings during breaks or evenings. It also lets people choose what feels most doable on a given day, whether that means a shorter check-in or a longer focused session.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

Maryland

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cassandra help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas such as attachment, guilt and shame, and finding life purpose.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, combining listening with practical steps clients can try between sessions. Plans are tailored to each person's needs and pace.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of professional experience working with people facing stress, mood difficulties, addiction-related concerns, and trauma recovery.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCPC credential in Maryland and practices with that licensure in the state.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does billing and cost work?

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

What is the process to start therapy?

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

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