Cassie Maxwell , LCSW

Cassie Maxwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 12 years of experience delivering creative, client-centered, and strength-based therapy in Louisiana. She recognizes that reaching out for support is a significant step and aims to walk alongside people as they move toward personally meaningful goals.

With a commitment to non-judgmental, multicultural, and trauma-informed care, she creates a space where diverse life stories can be heard and explored. Her practice emphasizes respect for each person’s background and resilience, and she focuses on building a collaborative relationship that honors clients’ values and strengths.

Ms. Maxwell has worked with children, teens, and adults to address a range of mental health and behavioral concerns, including depression, anxiety, anger management, grief and loss, ADHD, PTSD, and bipolar disorder. If a concern is not listed, she invites prospective clients to reach out so they can determine together whether her approach is a good match.

Clients may choose video sessions, phone sessions, or live chat sessions when working with her. She does not currently work with people experiencing active mental health crises; anyone in immediate danger should call 988, text 988, or go to the nearest emergency room for assistance.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of the work, emphasizing empathy, active listening, and collaboration so individuals can explore their values and goals; this approach is often helpful for people navigating life changes, self-esteem concerns, and relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance of thoughts and feelings, which can support coping with trauma, grief, and ongoing emotional challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Cassie works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.