Cassandra Gadouas

Practical, experienced counseling for everyday struggles

LMHC Florida

Experience: 25 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Cassandra

Cassandra Gadouas is a licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps clients can use right away.

Background and approach

Conversations are direct, respectful, and rooted in compassion. Cassandra adapts sessions to each person's needs.

She shapes a plan with clear goals and small, doable actions. That can mean working on communication skills, sleep and eating habits, or tools to manage panic and mood swings.

She uses a mix of recognized approaches, including the Gottman Method for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cassandra also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when those fit a person's goals.

Clients often come with concerns like grief, parenting stress, career transitions, or feelings of isolation. Cassandra listens for the practical problems behind those feelings and helps people set real steps toward change.

She pays attention to how past experiences, abandonment concerns, or blended family dynamics affect daily life. Cassandra practices in Florida and works in English.

She accepts international clients and offers sessions in formats that fit a busy life. Conversations aim to be straightforward and focused on what will help you move forward.

Approaches that translate to online care

Cassandra uses the Gottman Method to identify communication patterns and teach concrete skills for improving how people relate. That approach focuses on small, repeatable behaviors and exercises that can be practiced between sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take action toward those values while accepting difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your goals, preferences, and concerns and collaborate on which methods to try first. Adjustments happen over time so the plan stays relevant to what you want to achieve.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible. Video is useful for interactive skill work and exercises, phone can fit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth situations, and messaging works well for brief reflections or mid-week support. These options let people fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel routines while keeping the focus on progress and practical tools.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, grief, parenting strain, career shifts, and related issues such as panic, body image, and codependency.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and compassionate. Conversations are tailored to specific needs and focus on clear steps and skills people can use between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the credential LMHC and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

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.

How do I start working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Family conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issues Body image Codependency Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Guilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman Method

Experience

25+ years

Licensed in

Florida

Languages

English