About Cassandra McKenna
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Adlerian
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Eclectic
Compassion Focused
Humanistic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Cassandra McKenna
Cassandra is a mental health therapist and counselor providing online therapy and telehealth counseling throughout New York State. She specializes in helping adults and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationship issues, and stress through a collaborative, client-centered approach.
Cassandra draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and integrative techniques to help clients understand how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. She creates a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can explore your experiences, identify patterns, and build practical tools that support lasting emotional well-being.
She holds a Master's in Mental Health Counseling from Pace University and practices under clinical supervision at Cognitive Reset Counseling, a group practice in Brooklyn, NY specializing in brain-body and mind interventions, including neurofeedback, Brainspotting, and somatic therapy.
Therapy is not about fixing who you are. It is about understanding yourself more deeply and building meaningful, sustainable change. Cassandra believes each person is the expert of their own life. Her role is to walk alongside you as you navigate challenges with empathy, authenticity, and respect.
All sessions with Cassandra is conducted via telehealth, making quality mental health care accessible wherever you are in New York State.
Affordable self-pay rates are available. For those seeking a lower-cost option, Cognitive Reset Counseling also offers sessions with supervised graduate counselors within the practice.
Ready to take the first step? Cassandra is accepting new clients now.
What should a new client know about working with you?
If this is your first time in therapy, or you have tried it before and it did not quite click, you are in the right place. Many of my clients come in carrying burnout, perfectionism, low self-esteem, or a quiet sense that something feels off but they cannot quite name it. Others are navigating identity questions, work-life balance, or the kind of stress that builds up slowly until it becomes impossible to ignore.
I work especially well with emerging adults, college students, and young professionals who are figuring out who they are and what they want, while managing the pressure of everyday life in New York.
My approach is collaborative and conversational. We will talk, we will dig, and we will build something that actually makes sense for your life. I bring genuine curiosity to your background, identity, and values, because those things are not separate from your mental health. They are central to it.
Progress in therapy is not always linear. Some sessions will feel like breakthroughs. Others will feel like maintenance. Both matter. I will be honest with you about where we are and what is working, because you deserve a therapist who respects your time and your trust.
If any of this resonates, I would love to connect.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Every client is different, so I do not follow a rigid script. That said, here is what you can generally expect when we work together.
We start with an intake session focused on getting to know you. Not just your symptoms or your history, but your goals, your strengths, and what you actually want your life to look like. This session helps us build a treatment plan that is personalized to you rather than borrowed from a checklist.
From there, we move into regular weekly sessions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as our primary framework. CBT is one of the most researched and effective approaches for treating anxiety disorders, depression, chronic stress, and adjustment difficulties. In practice, this means we identify the thought patterns and behavioral cycles that are keeping you stuck, and we work systematically to shift them.
As treatment progresses, we check in regularly on your goals. Are you sleeping better? Setting limits more easily? Feeling less overwhelmed at work or in your relationships? These markers matter and we track them together.
For clients dealing with more layered experiences, including life transitions, identity shifts, or relational trauma, I integrate additional person-centered and responsive techniques to make sure the work fits your full picture.
Telehealth sessions are conducted via a secure, HIPAA-compliant platform, making consistent, ongoing mental health care accessible no matter where you are in New York State.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Pace University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
NPI number
1821926726
How soon can I make an appointment with Cassandra McKenna?
Generally, Cassandra McKenna has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Cassandra McKenna's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Cassandra McKenna accepting new patients?
Cassandra McKenna generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Cassandra McKenna's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Cassandra McKenna accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Cassandra McKenna online?
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What practice does Cassandra McKenna work with?
Cassandra McKenna works with Cognitive Reset Counseling.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cassandra McKenna?
Cassandra McKenna frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cassandra McKenna on their profile.
What languages does Cassandra McKenna speak?
Cassandra McKenna speaks English.