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Cassidy Palacios, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder Depression
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About me

Hello! I’m Cass, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Illinois. I earned a bachelor's degree in social work from Bradley University and a master of social work degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I have several years of experience helping clients navigate the complexities of anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction/recovery. I've worked in a variety of settings including hospitals, outpatient offices, and community mental health centers. I can assist with stress management and coping skills, improving relationships and personal boundaries, and boosting confidence and motivation. I love helping others work toward their mental health and wellness goals.

I take a holistic approach when providing therapy to my clients. My style is eclectic and addresses the intersections of the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual components of wellness. I use a variety of theories, evidenced-based practices, and therapeutic techniques to provide you with personalized, high-quality service tailored just for you. You can find more about my clinical approaches listed below.

I know that choosing a therapist isn’t always easy. It takes a lot of courage to allow someone else to come into your life when you are facing challenges and feeling vulnerable. My goal is to support and empower you every step of the way. I'm looking forward to talking with you soon. In the meantime, take care!

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Bipolar disorder Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Avoidant Personality, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Messaging

License information

IL LCSW 149.020739

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Cassidy Palacios. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Cass is an astute and empathetic listener. She has made herself available according to my preferred schedule. She has quickly learned the intricacies and complexities of my unique circumstances and helps me discover patterns and threads I can understand and work with. She responds to my thinking out loud with insights, affirmations, and challenges that help me feel more in control of my day-to-day life.

Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Cassidy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and career difficulties

I’m
Glad I got
Matched with my therapist. She’s been great for the overall well-being of my life. Thank you!

Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Cassidy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd