Cassandra Gadouas, LMHC

Cassandra Gadouas is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, eating and sleep problems, parenting stress, anger, and big life transitions. Cassandra aims to meet people where they are and treat them with respect and compassion.

Her style is straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change. She works collaboratively to set clear goals and build skills that can be used between sessions. Sessions are kept simple and focused so people can see progress without getting overwhelmed.

Cassandra uses several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). These methods are tools she draws on depending on each person’s needs and goals.

She also addresses a broad range of related issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, blended family stress, body image, panic attacks, and midlife concerns. Cassandra adapts the plan when life gets complicated, focusing on concrete steps and coping strategies.

Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled from Florida. Cassandra aims to create a practical, compassionate space where people can work toward clearer thinking, more stable moods, and improved relationships.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing practical changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. It is often used for stress, panic attacks, mood disorders, and sleep or eating concerns.

ACT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, helps people clarify personal values and take meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present. It can be useful for depression, chronic worry, and life transitions where motivation and purpose are central.

DBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication skills, which can help with impulsivity, anger, and intense emotional reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a cooperative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what works best for each person. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays focused and relevant.

Online therapy using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video lets people use visual cues and more in-depth conversation, phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low, and messaging or live chat can work for brief check-ins or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care while fitting sessions into work, childcare, or other life demands.