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Overall rating
5.00
About Cassandra Sissom
Focus areas
Adult Psychotherapy
Depression
Therapy
Anxiety
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Women's Mental Health Issues
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Stress
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Attachment-based
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Coaching
Dialectical (DBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Cassandra Sissom
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC, LCPC) with over 14 years of experience helping clients move through anxiety, burnout, and identity struggles toward greater self-trust and clarity. I specialize in working with high-achieving Millennials and Gen Z professionals—many of whom are LGBTQ+—who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to keep it all together.
My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and rooted in evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused work. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy—I believe in real conversations, practical tools, and a space where you can finally stop performing and just be.
If you're navigating career stress, relationship conflict, or a shift in identity or purpose, you're not alone. Therapy with me is about building insight, boundaries, and resilience—so you can create a life that actually feels like yours.
What should a new client know about working with you?
You don’t have to show up perfect—just real. My style is direct but compassionate, and I’ll meet you with curiosity, not judgment. I’ll hold space for your big emotions and hard questions, while also helping you build practical tools to navigate life outside the therapy room.
Expect a space where your identity is affirmed, your boundaries are respected, and your goals actually matter. Whether you're feeling stuck, burned out, anxious, or just not like yourself, we’ll work together to untangle what’s going on—and help you reconnect with the version of you that feels most true.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After a free 15-minute consultation, our first full session is all about getting to know you. I’ll ask a lot of questions—not just about symptoms, but about who you are, the important people in your life, and the areas where stress, anxiety, or burnout are showing up. Together, we’ll look at the full picture and build a plan that fits your goals and values.
Ongoing sessions are collaborative and focused on what’s most present for you each week. We’ll follow up on any action steps, reflections, or real-life “experiments” between sessions, fine-tune what’s working, and tackle what’s not. I use evidence-based interventions—like CBT, trauma-informed approaches, and solution-focused strategies—paired with practical tools and supportive homework to keep momentum going between sessions.
You can expect a space that’s affirming, goal-oriented, and grounded in real life—not just talk, but growth.
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Cassandra Sissom, LPC, LCPC has 150+ in-network plans.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $150 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $150 for 60 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
CLS Counseling & Consulting is currently in-network with the following insurance providers:
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, POS, and Blue Choice
Aetna
We also accept private pay at a standard rate of $150 per 53-minute session. For those with other insurance providers, we can provide superbills for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Payment is due at the time of service, and we accept all major credit cards, as well as HSA/FSA cards, through our secure client portal.
If you’re unsure about your coverage, we’re happy to help verify benefits before your first session.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Saint Louis University, Master's in Counseling
Professional memberships
- American Mental Health Counselors Association
NPI number
1427460906
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Overall rating
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What practice does Cassandra Sissom work with?
Cassandra Sissom works with CLS Counseling & Consulting.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cassandra Sissom?
Cassandra Sissom frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Cassandra Sissom on their profile.
What languages does Cassandra Sissom speak?
Cassandra Sissom speaks English.