Meet Cassandra, Licensed Social Worker and Director of Engagement
Cassandra (she/her) is a Licensed Social Worker in Illinois, with pending licensure in Indiana. She holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Canyon University and embodies a profound understanding of neurodivergence from both professional and personal experiences.
As the Director of Engagement at Uniquely You Behavioral Health, Cassandra is pivotal in enhancing both client and staff interactions within the practice.
Practice Philosophy & Therapeutic Style
Cassandra is highly trained in various therapy modalities, including formal training in DIR/Floortime. Her practice supports both children and adults, with a particular focus on autistic individuals, neurodivergent individuals, and those with developmental disabilities. Cassandra is especially skilled at building meaningful connections with individuals who may feel misunderstood, overwhelmed, anxious, or unsure of how to express their needs.
She takes an individualized, developmental, and relationship-based approach to therapy, recognizing that every person brings their own strengths, experiences, challenges, and goals into the therapeutic relationship. Whether working with a child developing emotional regulation and communication skills or an adult navigating relationships, anxiety, life transitions, self-awareness, or personal growth, Cassandra works collaboratively with each client to build skills that are meaningful to their everyday lives.
A Commitment to Empathetic, Affirming Care
Cassandra’s dedication to neurodivergent-affirming care is demonstrated through her work with individuals across the lifespan. She believes therapy should be a space where clients can be their authentic selves without feeling pressured to mask, conform, or change who they are.
She fosters an environment built on acceptance, curiosity, and genuine connection. Her approach focuses on understanding each individual’s unique way of experiencing and interacting with the world while helping clients identify their strengths, develop effective coping strategies, improve self-awareness, and navigate the challenges that matter most to them.
For adults, Cassandra provides a supportive space to explore personal growth, relationships, emotional regulation, life transitions, self-advocacy, and the impact of being neurodivergent in a world that may not always feel designed for them. With children and families, she focuses on building connection, regulation, communication, confidence, and practical skills that can support success across home, school, and community settings.
Educational Background and Expertise
Cassandra completed her bachelor’s degree in Social Work at Aurora University and advanced her training with a master’s degree in Social Work from Grand Canyon University. Her education is complemented by specialized training in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through DIR/Floortime, along with experience navigating educational settings and advocating for appropriate accommodations and supports.
Her clinical experience allows her to work with individuals across different stages of life, adapting her approach to meet each client where they are and supporting them in working toward goals that are personally meaningful to them.
Work with Cassandra
Cassandra is actively accepting clients with day-time availability.
The Personal:
If you had to eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
I would eat pasta for the rest of my life. There are so many variations of pasta, and they are ALL delicious.
What do your weekends look like?
On Saturday mornings one of my boys are over taking the morning with their sports. From there we are typically visiting the grandparents Saturday afternoon/evening and more than often we are ending the night by watching the UFC fights. Sundays are my reset days so I typically will meal prep for the week and make sure laundry is done and everyone is ready to start the week off great!
