My Therapeutic Approach My approach to therapy is person-centered and strength-based. I believe you are the expert in your own life and you have the resources to heal, we just work to recognize and uncover those resources. You deserve to be seen and heard, and if this is not something you are familiar with, therapy can feel vulnerable and scary at first. My priority is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for you to be able to do the work necessary to uncover your authentic self and feel fulfilled. Modalities I Use I have training in various evidenced-based treatment modalities ranging from ACT and DBT, to EFT and IFS. My goal here is not to bore you with an endless list of therapeutic methodologies; instead to give you a feel for my style. If you are looking for something specific please bring it up during your free consult so you can learn up front whether I may be a good fit for you on your healing journey. I aim to choose the therapy that best fits the client's specific needs, goals and that which is deemed clinically appropriate for the therapy setting. Much of the time it is an eclectic approach with a combination of skills introduced. If I feel your therapy needs/goals are outside my scope, I will make a referral to a provider or agency that would be better equipped. Initial Steps: Once you fill out the form for your free consult, I will attempt to respond to your request within 24 hours, via email (unless you request otherwise) to schedule our initial call. During that call, it is your time to ask any questions you may have of me and my approach, scheduling, my specialties, etc. If you decide to proceed with scheduling a therapy session with me, I will provide you a secure link to my EHR with the documents that need completed before that initial session. Scheduling is typically weekly or biweekly depending on what we decide is needed at that time. Schedule My Free Consult

Therapy for Adults in Twin Falls, Idaho. Also available online. Be Seen. Be Heard. Ready to begin your journey of healing from childhood emotional neglect? Book My Free Consult How i can help I have training and years of experience working with adults who have endured the effects of childhood emotional neglect. What is Childhood Emotional Neglect (CEN)? This is often referred to as the silent, unseen trauma. That's because CEN is about what didn't happen during your childhood. It's the lack of emotional attunement or connection received by caregivers. The results of CEN follows you into adulthood and can present as: Feeling alone or 'empty' Frequent feelings of anxiety, guilt, shame and self-doubt Desiring relationships, yet keeping others at a distance Feeling that others don't know the 'real' you, yet fearful that if they did they wouldn't accept you Finding yourself in unfulfilling relationships Putting others feelings and needs ahead of your own Unsure of what your feelings and needs even are If any of these things resonate with you then you may have experienced CEN. Together we can work towards making sense of and resolving some of your most distressing feelings and relationship patterns. Having a space where you can be seen and heard is an important part of the healing process. It's time to build the nurturing, meaningful relationships you deserve, starting with yourself! Anxiety Together we can work through the feelings of anxiety that you may experience as a result of life experiences or experiencing emotional neglect. These include the feelings and sensations of nervousness, hyper-arousal, feeling "on-edge", agitation; as well as the cognitive patterns of second-guessing oneself, seeking reassurance, fear of 'doing something wrong', and the fear of being left alone. People Pleasing This is a common behavior stemming from a child who was made to feel that they need to attune to their parents wants and needs, instead of the parent attuning to theirs. We will focus on identifying what your own values and needs are, and work towards healing some of those early wounds. Learning to give up the unrealistic expectations that have been placed on you from an early age that you likely still carry is a freeing part of this journey. Self-doubt When you are used to putting others needs ahead of your own, and doing what others want/expect, having to make a decision on your own can feel overwhelming. A common theme is the fear of making the "wrong decision" and not trusting in your own judgement. We will work towards tapping into your own internal resources and insights, where you will gain the confidence to trust your decision making skills.. Learn More About Me Hi! I'm Cassy. Thanks for taking the time to check out my site! If you've gotten this far maybe some of the things above have resonated with you? Or maybe you are just starting your search for a 'good fit' therapist to help you address some of the stressors that come with the territory of being human, like navigating relationships, understanding and processing emotions, and moving through various life transitions. I'm passionate about helping adults understand and resolve some of the painful, and often confusing feelings that are a result of childhood emotional neglect. This is something that often goes unnoticed as it is the trauma unseen. When you have someone that understands the origins of some of your feelings and behaviors, it is a significant piece of your healing journey towards uncovering your True and Authentic Self! More About Me Feeling safe and confident in the therapy process is important. Want to know if I may be the right therapist for you? Please don't hesitate to reach out! You can use the form below, or utilize my contact info. Thanks for visiting my page! This practice is welcoming and inclusive to ALL. *If you are in crisis or if this is a mental health emergency dial 988 or 911, or go to your local emergency department or crisis center. Contact Me 1525 Addison Ave. E. Ste. A5 Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 732-2072 cassy@gainingperspectivecounseling.com By submitting this form you acknowledge and accept the risks of communicating your information via this unencrypted email and electronic messaging and wish to continue despite those risks. By clicking submit you agree to hold Gaining Perspective Counseling, LLC harmless of any unauthorized access, use or disclosure of your protected health information via this electronic means. If you do not agree to the risks, you can instead use the contact information above and leave a voicemail during regular office hours and you will receive a call back . Thanks you! Please check your email, as I will first r espond there to schedule our consult unless you request otherwise. Submit

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Frequently Asked Questions What are my Qualifications? I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Idaho. I graduated from Boise State University with my Master's degree in Social Work in 2013. I have been working in community mental health for the last 11+ years. I am passionate in the work of treating Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parent s and have completed Dr. Lindsay Gibson's training program on this topic. I have certification in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and am a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor. What can I expect from a session? Sessions are offered in-person and online and are typically 45-60 minutes in length. I am client-centered in my approach, so sessions are focussed around what you would like to address. I use a HIPAA compliant Electronic Health Record (EHR) with Simple Practice for scheduling and to conduct online sessions. What can I expect from my free phone consult? Your free initial consult is an opportunity for you to ask me questions and for me to understand what you are wanting to address over this course so we can see whether we would be a good therapeutic match. The therapeutic relationship is essential to the healing process. There is no obligation with this consult. A consult is typically 15-20 minutes. My goal is to respond to any consult requests within 24 hours of receiving them. It can help speed up the consult scheduling process if you provide me with what times/days work best for you in your initial email communication. Billing: I accept private pay clients and am in-network with Blue Cross of Idaho and Regency Blue Shield. Standard rate for a session is $150. I offer reduced rates for certain circumstances and honor the rates for Open Path Collective clients. Session can be paid by any major credit card or a Health Savings Plan. Billing is handled through a HIPAA compliant EHR. Book My Free Consult *This practice does not provide emergency or crisis services. If this is a mental health emergency go to your local emergency department or crisis center, or dial 911 or 988.

Anxiety Treatment Did you know anxiety is something that most of us will deal with over our life course at one time or another? While it is a natural response to stress; however, for some it feels more of a regular 'way of being', while others it can be purely situational. Anxiety is also a common experience for individuals that experienced childhood emotional neglect , a result of being raised by an Emotionally Immature Caregiver. Having an understanding of where the anxiety comes from, and accepting that it is present in effort to communicate something to us are two essential components of learning how to better navigate and manage those feelings. Symptoms Symptoms of anxiety vary for each individual. They range from Cognitive (Thoughts) to Physical (Sensations) and we cope with these symptoms byway of various behaviors, usually avoidance. Physical Symptoms Heart Pounding/Racing Shaky Changes in Breathing rate Temperature Changes Feeling Flushed (hot face) Sweating Going Cold Butterflies in stomach Feeling nauseous Difficulty Swallowing Muscle Tension Headaches Stomach/Digestive Issues Cognitive Symptoms Excessive Worry: the "what-if's" Mind going blank Feeling like "I'm going crazy" Dissociating Catastrophizing: worst-case scenario thinking Ruminations/Obsessive Thoughts Mood Symptoms Nervousness On-edge Irritable Agitated Fearful My Approach There are various treatment approaches to address anxiety symptoms. I view anxiety through a trauma informed lens and some to t he primary modalities I utilize include: Mindfulness Skills, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Exposure Response Prevention (ERP) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). I work in collaboration with each individual and utilize the treatment approach(es) that best serves their needs, symptoms and root causes of the anxiety. One of the most difficult components in decreasing symptoms of anxiety is to decrease avoidant behaviors. That's why it is so beneficial to have tools and support along the way. Schedule Your Free Consult