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Michigan

Claire Cassidy, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Online TherapyTraverse City, MI
License #68011209725 years of experienceAges 10+

Therapy is more than just a place to talk. It’s an opportunity to be seen for exactly who you are and to learn how to choose a life that serves you. My approach as a therapist is one of unconditional acceptance, tailored to the client's unique strengths and preferences. I am an active participant in our sessions, helping clients learn new skills and ways of thinking so that they can achieve their goals. 

I work best with children, teens, young adults, and couples of all ages. Sessions with me are warm, collaborative, and action-oriented. Clients can expect to have a goal to work towards between each session, with regular check-ins on how the process of therapy is going. I believe therapy is both an art and a science, and rely on data and research to guide my practice in the most effective way possible.  

I use techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, and secular mindfulness. I use the Gottman Method Couples Therapy in my couples work, and have completed their Level 1 Training. 

I work with

IndividualsCouplesChildrenTeens

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mood Disorder
  • Relationship/Family Stress
  • General Behavioral Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Life Transitions
  • Stress
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Therapy

Treatment approaches

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centered
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Behavior Therapy/Behavior Modification
  • Compassion Focused
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology

Communities I work with

  • Healthcare Professionals
  • LGBTQIA+ Allied

Education

Master of Social Work

University of MichiganGraduated 2021