Cassandra Kaplan
West Chester,OH
Summary
Dynamic and highly motivated Independent Marriage & Family Therapist with seven years experience in private practice specializing in couples, family and adolescent therapy in addition to more than eleven years in community mental health working with foster children and intensive in-home family centered therapy. Expert in CBT and the Gottman Approach, I effectively foster client progress through tailored treatment plans and multicultural sensitivity, achieving significant improvements in mental health and wellness for diverse families and individuals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Marriage & Family Therapist
Macks Psychology Group
09.2022 - Current
- Provide couples and individual therapy to teens, couples and families while collaboratively devising individualized treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments of clients' desires and goals for therapy.
- Utilize evidence-based therapeutic techniques including CBT, ACT, DBT, and the Gottman Approach to address various mental health issues.
- Monitor progress of clients through regular evaluations, adapting treatment plans and collaborating with family members and health professionals as necessary for optimal outcomes.
Private Practice Therapist, IMFT
The Highview Center, Holistic Health Group
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Specialized in couples counseling, blended families, parenting challenges, holistic health, anxiety, grief, trauma, gender dysphoria, adjustment to college and other life transitions.
- Utilized strengths-based, family systems, narrative therapy and solution-focused modalities to assist teens, couples and adults in meeting their mental health and wellness goals.
- Participated in monthly peer supervision and group practice staff meetings to support and collaborate with private practice colleagues and learn about partnering community agencies.
Education
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
California State University, Northridge
Long Beach, CABachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OHBachelor of Arts - International Studies, Peace & Diplomacy
Wright State University
Dayton, OHSkills
- Anxiety, depression, OCD management and coping skills
- Parenting and blended family skills education
- Couples (Gottman Approach) and adolescent therapy
- Multicultural sensitivity and competence
Timeline
Independent Marriage & Family Therapist
Macks Psychology Group
09.2022 - Current
Private Practice Therapist, IMFT
The Highview Center, Holistic Health Group
01.2019 - 11.2022
Master of Science - Marriage And Family Therapy
California State University, Northridge
Bachelor of Arts - Paralegal Studies
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies, Peace & Diplomacy
Wright State University