Cassidy Connolly, MACP, BSc

Hey, I’m Cassidy! I am currently practicing as a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), and prior to that I was a Registered Social Service Worker (RSSW). I have a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology and a Bachelors in Brain and Cognition, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Addictions Treatment. I’ve served in various roles/settings of the mental health field for the last 10 years. I bring to my clients what I’ve learned through education and employment, what I’ve learned from my clients over the years, and what I have learned through lived experience as a Queer and neurodivergent woman.

 

The theoretical side of my approach to providing therapy is eclectic and always Queer-affirmative. I draw from internal family systems therapy (IFS), person-centered therapy (PCT), cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, attachment-based therapy, narrative therapy, and motivational interviewing (MI).  The “human” side of my approach means that I strive to provide care which is open-minded, non-judgmental, de-pathologizing, as well as oppression- and trauma-informed.

 

I have experience supporting clients through a broad range of concerns including (but not limited to): anxiety, neurodivergence, addictions/recovery, relationship and communication difficulties, assertiveness skills, self-esteem, body-image, life transitions, trauma symptoms, and more. My passion as a therapist is supporting Queer folks – whether we spend time with concerns specific to gender and sexuality, or focus on other topics. I see therapy as a space where we can name the systemic factors you are navigating, explore something from a new perspective, sit down with an emotion or part of you that needs to be heard, or discuss concrete steps for moving towards wellness. I want to tailor your treatment to your needs – whether that means talking in terms of mental images instead of language-based thoughts, re-naming your experiences or parts of self, crocheting together in session, and so much more!

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Email: Cassidy@InnerGrowthCounselling.com