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Cassandra Golden Kruse

Cassandra Golden Kruse

LISW

Therapist · Ohio · 30+ years of experience

Helping people move past stuck anger and stress

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  • Practical steps
  • Relational focus
  • Strengths based

About Cassandra

Cassandra Golden Kruse, LISW, helps people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or stuck in cycles of anger. She writes plainly and invites clients to notice their strengths and priorities. Her style is practical and relational, aimed at finding steps that fit each person's life and values.

She brings 30 years of experience as an LISW in Ohio. Cassandra emphasizes a flexible, non–one-size-fits-all approach. Sessions focus on identifying beliefs that get in the way, naming what matters most, and building skills to change everyday patterns.

In therapy she guides clients to spot stumbling blocks and replace unhelpful habits with usable strategies. Work can include looking at stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addiction, attention concerns, and challenges tied to relationships or major life changes. She also addresses areas like abandonment, attachment, blended family issues, and caregiver stress.

Cassandra values collaboration. She helps people create a short list of priorities and a plan that honors their time and resources. The emphasis is on steady, practical steps that make life feel more manageable and meaningful over time.

She describes her role as a traveling companion on a life change journey. Clients can expect a warm, respectful atmosphere where self-determination matters. To begin, readers should use the site Start Therapy flow to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

30+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Approaches That Help with Anger and Life Change

Cassandra uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to each person. One common approach focuses on helping people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and replace them with clearer, more balanced ways of seeing situations; this helps with anxiety, anger, and low mood. Another approach emphasizes building practical coping skills - such as emotion regulation strategies, stress management, and step-by-step behavior changes - to reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring. That collaboration can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, support shorter check-ins when time is limited, and avoid travel to appointments. Licensed professionals can use remote sessions to maintain continuity of care during life transitions and to help clients practice new skills where they live and spend their time.

At a glance

Listed location
Ohio
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
LISW
Languages
English
License (Ohio)
LISW · No. I.1500200-SUPV
NPI
1932576956

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can Cassandra help with?

She works with a broad range of issues including anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting, eating issues, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is flexible and practical, not one-size-fits-all. She focuses on identifying beliefs and habits that cause problems and building usable skills to change them.

How much experience does she have?

She has 30 years of experience as a clinician, bringing long-term practice to common and complex life concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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