- Relationship patterns
- Trauma and abuse
- Practical coping skills
About Cassandra
Cassandra Golden Kruse is an Ohio LISW with 30 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addiction, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
Cassandra writes plainly and invites clients to identify their own strengths and priorities. She helps people name the beliefs that get in the way and build practical skills to move forward. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps rather than big, sudden overhauls.
Her approach pays attention to how relationships shape daily life. She notices patterns that repeat across close relationships and helps people change unhelpful cycles. Conversations often include skills for communication, boundary setting, and handling conflict more directly.
Cassandra also addresses life stages and complex health or caregiving situations. That includes support for people dealing with chronic illness, aging concerns, cancer, or caregiver stress. She works with issues linked to adoption, attachment, and loss when those topics affect current relationships and well-being.
People who come to her can expect steady, practical work on real problems. She focuses on clear goals, repeated practice, and checking what actually helps. That practical attention is intended to free up energy for meaningful daily living rather than only talking about what went wrong.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site steps to match and schedule a first session. Cassandra emphasizes collaboration so clients retain choice and control over the pace and focus of therapy.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Many people who struggle in social situations benefit from focused, evidence-based techniques that teach concrete skills. One approach involves skill-building for communication and emotion regulation - practicing specific ways to speak up, set boundaries, and manage strong feelings so social interactions become more manageable. Another approach looks at repeated relationship patterns and how early attachments affect current behavior; this helps people recognize repeating cycles and try new, healthier ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cassandra treats this as a collaborative process - she and the client review what helps, try methods in real life, and adjust the plan based on results and preferences. The goal is to choose strategies that fit the client’s goals and everyday routines.
Confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can be useful when lower bandwidth or no video is preferred, and video sessions allow for face-to-face interaction when helpful. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps to find what fits best.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people dealing with relationships, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Work is practical and step-based, focusing on identifying unhelpful beliefs, building skills, and checking what changes actually help day to day.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience as a social worker in therapeutic settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LISW licensed in Ohio and provides services from that location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided through the site during sign-up.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.