Cassie Gardner
(She/Her)

Therapy with Cassie

Hi! I'm Cassie, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon. I work alongside people of all ages and backgrounds to support them in managing a variety of challenges in their lives.

I currently offer services via TeleHealth with limited in-person availability.

MY SPECIALTIES:

ANXIETY / MOOD DISORDERS / ADHD / TRANSITIONS

I specialize in helping people respond to life stressors, such as:

Interpersonal conflict
Workplace issues and changes in employment
Break-up or divorce
Fear based paralysis toward change
Gender transition
Coming out
Leaving home to attend college
Executive dysfunction
A new diagnosis
Death of a loved one

As well as managing symptoms related to Bipolar I and II disorder, Depressive Disorders, Trauma, and stressor related disorders, and ADHD.

GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY & TRANSGENDER SUPPORT

The coming out process
Trauma
First or second mental health evaluations for surgery
Mental health counseling for individuals aged 18 or older
Identity exploration/formation
Hormone therapy letters
Surgery support letters
Case coordination with other providers

TRAUMA

Trauma is experienced in many forms and can result in our brain and body creating defenses that don’t serve us in the present. I support people in addressing defenses such as:

Emotional reactivity
Defensiveness
Emotional shut down
Nightmares
Relational fear and avoidance
Difficulties trusting others and forming attachments
Flashbacks/intrusive thoughts
Hypervigilance
Disconnect with Self

GENDER, GENDER IDENTITY, and TRANSGENDER SUPPORT

The coming out process
Trauma
First or second mental health evaluations for surgery
Mental health counseling for individuals aged 18 or older
Identity exploration / formation
Hormone therapy letters
Surgery support letters
Case coordination with other providers

MY APPROACH

My clinical approach is very person-centered, meaning: you run the show. I believe that each person already has the capability to heal and grow, and my role is to walk alongside to encourage and support you as needed.

Most importantly, I prioritize the therapeutic relationship between myself and the individuals with whom I work with. We become a team working toward your goals, and I place significant value on honesty, authenticity, humor, compassion, validation, and accountability into our work together.

MY TRAINING

I began my career journey in the addiction field and went on to serve county residents at a community-based mental health facility where I had the honor of working with people of all ages and backgrounds. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, gender dysphoria, grief, interpersonal issues, life transitions, adoption, self-esteem, bipolar II disorder, and more.

EDUCATION

Psychology, OSU

Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

I have extensive training in

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Brainspotting

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Internal Family Systems

Motivational Interviewing

Additionally, I incorporate Safe and Sound Protocol in conjunction to other modalities, depending on the need.