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Vanna Cassimere

Experienced LCSW focusing on mood and stress

LCSW Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing
Languages
English
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About Vanna

Vanna Cassimere brings a decade of clinical social work experience to her practice, offering care informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside other evidence-based methods. She focuses on mood and stress-related concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and support for people navigating major life transitions.

Background and approach

Vanna emphasizes practical strategies drawn from CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop actionable coping skills. Her work also extends to related areas such as attachment challenges, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.

Vanna aims to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and emotions and work toward clearer goals. As a Texas-licensed LCSW, she combines problem-solving techniques with empathic listening to support clients through change and toward improved day-to-day functioning.

Applying evidence-based approaches to online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, and mood difficulties; it helps clients build concrete skills to manage symptoms and respond differently to challenging situations. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative style that supports clients in resolving ambivalence and finding personal motivation to make changes, which can be useful for goals related to life transitions or behavioral shifts.

Choosing an approach is a joint process. The therapist will work collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then adapt methods over time so the work fits the client’s situation and pace. This flexibility lets therapeutic strategies evolve as progress is made.

Online sessions using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging make it possible to access care from home or other convenient locations. These formats offer scheduling flexibility and multiple ways to communicate, allowing clients to choose what feels most practical and comfortable while engaging in structured therapeutic work with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Vanna commonly address in therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and people coping with life changes, along with related concerns such as attachment issues, postpartum depression, and post-traumatic stress.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her practice includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy, allowing for tailored work on thoughts, motivation, and practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Vanna has 10 years of professional experience in clinical social work supporting people with mood and stress-related concerns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LCSW 59882.
Does she offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English; she is not listed as offering services in other languages and is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and preference.
How are fees and payment structured?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy?
To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)ImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English