Colleen Cassidy, LCSW
State Licensed:
California
Languages:
English
Hello, my name is Colleen Cassidy. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I specialize in working with adults and older adults who are navigating life challenges. Together, we’ll create a space for managing distress, deepening self-awareness and exploring responses to life's challenges. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting your growth towards a healthy, productive and fulfilled life.
My Approach
My approach is warm, reflective and collaborative creating a space where you feel supported and empowered. I will focus on building a strong, trusting therapeutic relationship. I will also encourage you to lead the conversation and I'll act as a supportive guide through listening and understanding while emphasizing your strengths and showing you I truly understand your inner world. I look forward to connecting with you and supporting your growth toward a balanced, fulfilled life.
My Focus
My priority is creating a safe, supportive environment for open exploration of thoughts, emotions and experiences. We will work towards empowering you, helping you leave our sessions with a sense of relief and hope and to learn coping skills to manage life stressors in a healthy productive way.
My Communication
Style
My approach is to communicate in a compassionate, understanding and non-judgmental way. I want you to feel understood, heard, validated and supported. I will ask open-ended questions that encourage you to explore your thoughts and emotions more deeply, rather than providing a quick solution. My goal is to build trust and rapport with you.
My Journey
I have always been inspired by hearing and learning about others and their life journey. Learning about the “tools” others use to manage everyday provides me with joy and encouragement. I want to be able to pass this experience onto others who may be struggling.
Therapy Types
& Methods
Client Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Structural Family Therapy
Grief Therapy
Psychoeducation
Culturally Competent
Narrative
Person-Centered
Solution Focused
Strength based
Family systems
Trauma Focused
Focus Areas
Aging
Anger Management
Anxiety
Coping Skills
Cultural Stress
Depression
Divorce
Domestic Violence
Family Conflict
Grief and Loss
Life Transitions
Marital/ Pre-marital
Older Adults
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma & PTSD
Work/Family Related Stress
Education
Master of Social Work: California State University, Long Beach, CA
Bachelor of Social Work: California State University, Long Beach, CA
License
CA: LCSW/19167