Cassandra Blake, Certified Trauma Professional

Cassandra (Cassy) Blake

(She/Her/Hers)

Certified Trauma Professional, Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Work (LSCSW), Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 10 days ago
24 years in practice

I am welcoming, affirming and honored to help you address challenges and achieving fulfillment, that's true to your emotional well being journey.

Hello! I am here to help you identify and overcome the challenges that may be affecting different areas of your life - including emotional balance, relationships, self-esteem, sense of purpose and worth, trauma, anxiety, or depression. I believe that healing begins with hope - the belief that change is possible, even when you may feel overwhelmed or stuck. Together, we will work to understand what's holding your back, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more balanced, fulfilling, and true to who you are. My role is to support you with empathy, clarity and practical tools, while encouraging personal discovery, healing and renewed hope. I would be honored to have the pleasure to work with you, creating a plan your for emotional well being journey and to affirm the courage and commitment you are taking for yourself to overcome and create renewed happiness within life. Cassandra Blake is a Certified Trauma Professional and Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, offering telehealth and in-person therapy in Wichita. With 24 years of experience, she provides therapy for teens, young adults, and adults, addressing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. She offers individual, couples, and family therapy, and is in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and others. Payment options include sliding scale and out-of-pocket. Cassandra is an LGBTQ ally and supports clients after psychiatric hospitalization for self-harm or suicidal ideation.

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
WhiteCisgender WomanHeterosexualChristianityLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
closed
Tue
5:00 pm 8:00 pm
Wed
5:00 pm 8:00 pm
Thu
closed
Fri
closed
Sat
8:00 am 1:00 pm

Accepts new patients after hospitalization for

  • Manic episodes
  • Severe depression
  • Self-harming behavior
  • Suicidal intent or a plan
  • Escalating reckless or impulsive behavior
  • Suicide attempt
  • Severe emotional stress or trauma
  • Psychosis (delusions and hallucinations)
  • Substance use

Reserves times throughout the week for new clients after discharge from the hospital.

Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Abuse
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Cognitive Functioning
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Caregiving Stress
  • Gender Identity
  • Grief and Loss
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Parenting Concerns
  • Personal Growth
  • Physical Stress
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Schizoaffective
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Teens (13-17)
  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Adult children of alcoholics
  • Body positivity
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Behavior Modification
  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
  • Relationship Enhancement Therapy
  • Reality Therapy
  • Social Skills Training
  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
  • Relational Psychotherapy
  • Anger Management
  • Exposure Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Remote options

  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$200 — $225per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
  • Cigna – Kansas
  • Health Partners of Kansas – Kansas
  • KanCare – Kansas
  • Medica – Kansas
  • Medicare – Kansas
  • Optum – Kansas
  • United HealthCare – Kansas
  • In-network insurance
  • Single case agreement
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Sliding scale
  • Out-of-pocket
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • LSCSW

    BSRB

    4551, Kansas

Certificates

  • Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Strength at Home and RISE

    Department of Veterans Affairs

    Prolonged Exposure is used to focus on decreasing the symptoms of trauma and PTSD. Strength at Home is used for those who have used intimate partner violence and RISE is used for those who have experience intimate partner violence within type of relationships. Both focus on the health and safety of relationship, with enhancement of communication, promoting the integrity of relationships and also self discovery of decision making surrounding the long term health and feasibility of relationships

Education

  • Wichita State University

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2007

    Advanced Generalist Practice: direct service with individuals, families, and groups. Allowing for a wide lens of interventions to overcome challenges.

  • Wichita State University

    BA (Bachelor of Arts), 2005

    Advanced Generalist Practice: direct service with individuals, families, and groups. Allowing for a wide lens of interventions to overcome challenges.

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