About Cassandra
Cassandra Duff uses a client-centered approach that keeps the person's experience at the heart of therapy. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in New York. Cassandra focuses on practical steps people can use right away to manage stress, anxiety, anger, and relationship concerns.
Her work often addresses depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, and career concerns. She also supports people living with bipolar disorder and those coping with life changes.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to be straightforward and solution-focused while honoring each person's values and goals. Cassandra brings 19 years of professional experience to her practice. She combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when useful.
This blend helps people notice unhelpful patterns, practice new skills, and make steady changes between sessions. Additional areas she attends to include caregiver stress, commitment questions, family problems, and issues tied to guilt, shame, or infidelity. Cassandra also addresses concerns such as obsessional thoughts, jealousy, money stress, multicultural stressors, and feelings of isolation.
Her sessions are adapted to each person’s needs. Conversations are practical and respectful. The focus is on small, doable steps that build toward clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning.
How therapeutic methods translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience and priorities in sessions. It focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the client, and building a plan that fits their life. This approach helps when people are trying to clarify values, improve relationships, or cope with big changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and managing ADHD symptoms that affect daily routines.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes skills for handling intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Short skills practice and emotion regulation strategies can reduce reactivity and improve communication during stressful moments.
Cassandra will work collaboratively to find the best mix of methods for each person. She helps clients set goals, try approaches in session, and adjust plans based on what fits their needs and preferences. Finding the right method is part of the work together, not a one-time decision.
Online formats like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to check in between sessions and get timely support while fitting therapy into a busy schedule.
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Specialties and expertise
Top specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also works with
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Coaching
- Commitment issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Paranoia
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 19 years
- Licensed
- New York
- Languages
- English