Cassie is a Registered Art Therapist (ATR) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri, with over 15 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in outpatient and inpatient hospitals, as well as private practice.

Combining evidence-based counseling approaches with the healing power of creative expression, Cassie creates a compassionate and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences at their own pace. Whether through traditional talk therapy or art-based interventions, clients are guided toward greater self-awareness, emotional resilience, and personal growth.

How Therapy Can Help

For adolescents, art therapy offers a developmentally appropriate way to process feelings they may not yet have the words to express. Through drawing, painting and other creative tools, children can build emotional regulation skills, reduce anxiety, improve self-esteem, and work through behavioral or trauma-related challenges in a safe and supportive environment.

For adults, therapy—whether art-based or talk therapy—provides a valuable space to reflect, gain insight and navigate life’s complexities. Adults often find relief from anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or life transitions through creative expression and mindfulness-based counseling. Art therapy can also help reduce stress, reconnect with one’s inner self, and foster healing when words alone aren't enough.