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Compassionate, practical counseling for emotional healing

Cassie Surplus, LPC

4 years in practice · based in Pennsylvania · sessions in English · online only

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About Cassie

Cassie Surplus is a Licensed Professional Counselor working in Pennsylvania. She brings four years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on practical support for people facing addiction, grief, trauma, low self-esteem, and depression. Cassie uses a creative, person-centered style.

She centers the conversation on what the client wants to work on. Sessions are guided by the client’s goals and pace rather than a rigid formula. In therapy she listens for what matters most and helps clients name the problems they want to change.

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Background and approach

That can mean talking through painful memories, building small new habits, or learning ways to cope when emotions feel overwhelming. Cassie aims for clear, usable steps between sessions. Her work often combines direct conversation with creative exercises that fit the person sitting across from her.

She adapts tools and activities to match each client’s needs and comfort level. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. Cassie believes therapy should feel collaborative.

She and the client set goals together, check what helps, and adjust the plan as needed. This approach helps people feel more in control of their recovery and everyday life.

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Cassie works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach helps people process trauma and painful memories by guiding careful, paced conversations and teaching coping skills to reduce overwhelming feelings. Another approach targets patterns that maintain depression or addictive behavior by identifying small behavioral changes and rebuilding everyday routines.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Cassie treats the choice of methods as a collaborative process. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust plans based on the client’s needs, goals, and what feels most helpful in real life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow more face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, quick coping prompts, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and keep progress moving forward.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Cassie commonly address?

She focuses on addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, and depression.

What is her therapy style like?

Cassie uses a creative, person-centered approach that follows each client's goals and pace.

How much experience does she have?

She has four years of experience working with the listed concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Cassie?

She holds the LPC credential as a Licensed Professional Counselor and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How is payment handled and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with Cassie?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

What this counselor works with

Experience
4 years
Licensed
Pennsylvania
Languages
English