Mars Cassidy, NY | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“Will give a more updated review in the future but this was my first time going to therapy and I felt open talking to Ms. Cassidy. It just felt like venting to an old friend. Very active and capable listener with responses of value. Can’t wait to see how our sessions develop.”

Initials hiddenMay 30, 2025Video visit

“Mars is a great listener. Her energy is very welcoming, calming and that helps you feel comfortable to talk to her without feeling judged. Very friendly based off of the first session alone. ”

Anna M.May 21, 2025Video visit

About Mars Cassidy

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Mars Cassidy

As a therapist, Mars is able to connect with clients on their diverse journeys and discover parts of their beauty that have been covered up and hidden, waiting to be excavated. Mars believes that relationship, grounded in stability and nonjudgmental acceptance, is the foundation of healing and growth. With freedom to express vulnerability, anger, sadness, anxieties, faith, and hopes, you will explore new modes of relating with your body, mind, and spirit. As a client, you will guide Mars through the map of your experiences as she finds features in the terrain that you may have missed while focused on the daily grind. Mars’s community mental health experience includes working with individuals and couples (age 13 and up) presenting with anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, attachment wounds, gender transitions, schizophrenia, and faith crises. Guided by existentialism, mindfulness, narrative therapy, CBT, IFS, EFT, and Imago principles, she sees the mind, body, and environment as one system striving for greater unity and balance. Since ways of thinking grow stale when unspoken and untested, a creative conversation can dissolve barriers and expose gifts. Mars welcomes each unique story. Mars enjoys working with couples and individuals and is LGBTQQIP2SAA affirming.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Mars was raised in the Midwest before attending art school at Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY. After finishing a BFA in fine arts, she studied art conservation and pre-med. She worked at the Smithsonian and toured alongside bands doing album art before entering a monastery and becoming a farmer, cow-milker, and cheese-maker. Mars got her degree in mental health counseling in Washington State and has worked for community mental health agencies and private group practice. Through these eclectic experiences, she began to understand the strengths a person holds just beneath the surface. While our history informs our current perspectives, we often get “stuck” reading our past chapters. Mars will help uncover inspiration for writing the next.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Agoraphobia

Depression

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Education and background

Practice names

Manhattan Mental Health Counseling

Education and training

Pratt Institute, Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1881303063

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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Most relevant

She makes you feel understood and heard. She’s friendly and she’s patient.

May 20, 2025Victoria B.Verified patientVideo visit

Will give a more updated review in the future but this was my first time going to therapy and I felt open talking to Ms. Cassidy. It just felt like venting to an old friend. Very active and capable listener with responses of value. Can’t wait to see how our sessions develop.

May 30, 2025Initials hiddenVideo visit

Mars is a great listener. Her energy is very welcoming, calming and that helps you feel comfortable to talk to her without feeling judged. Very friendly based off of the first session alone.

May 21, 2025Anna M.Verified patientVideo visit

December 17, 2025Dantiana K.Verified patientVideo visit

May 23, 2025Taheema D.Verified patientVideo visit

May 15, 2025Kevin D.Verified patientVideo visit

May 13, 2025Elyane E.Verified patientVideo visit

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Mars Cassidy?

Generally, Mars Cassidy has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Mars Cassidy's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Mars Cassidy accepting new patients?

Mars Cassidy generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Mars Cassidy's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Mars Cassidy accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Mars Cassidy online?

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What practice does Mars Cassidy work with?

Mars Cassidy works with Manhattan Mental Health Counseling.

What are common reasons for patients to see Mars Cassidy?

Mars Cassidy frequently sees patients for Depression, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Mars Cassidy on their profile.

What languages does Mars Cassidy speak?

Mars Cassidy speaks English.

How do patients rate Mars Cassidy in reviews?

7 patients have reviewed Mars Cassidy. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.