Cassandra Merklinghaus

Are you an overwhelmed teen or adult bothered by intrusive thoughts, behaviors and feelings? Do you want to live a happy, fulfilled life instead of just getting through each day?

I want to show you strategies that you can use every day to overcome daily stressors. Using evidence-based, science-supported techniques, I will give you the tools you need to make lasting change. My goal is to introduce you to actionable skills so that you can quickly tap the tools you need on the fly to avoid emotional meltdowns and live your best life.

As a professional helper, I will be by your side to help you uncover your inner strengths and pinpoint the solutions to best solve problem situations. I believe the solutions are already within you and I will work by your side to find an effective solution that is customized to your particular struggles.

Whether your issues are with relationships — family, marriage, parenting, love — or professional — work, education, promotions — I will help you develop the skills you need to improve your overall sense of well-being and workplace effectiveness. I use a blend of therapeutic approaches that are personalized to your specific needs, including CBT, psychodynamic and person-centered therapy, Gestalt, and more.

I have experience with children, families, couples, adolescents and adults and specialize in LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning) as well as overcoming trauma of all kinds. I treat anxiety, depression and mood disorders and in resolving issues of childhood-behavioral problems, trauma and developmental delay. I am currently a candiate for my CSAT in which I have helped people with sex addiction and pornography addiction. I also specialize in working indivduals who are diagnosed with nuerodivergent diagnosis such as Autism Spectrum Disorder. Together we can drill-down to reach your experiences, thoughts and feelings to discover solutions for a healthier and well-balanced outlook and future.

Years in Practice: 3 years
School: New York University
Year Graduated: 2019