Kassandra Showalter, LMSW

● Children (ages 8+)

● Adolescents and teens

● Young adults

● Adults

● Virtual / telehealth only

● ADHD (children, teens, and adults; executive functioning & emotional regulation)

● Anxiety, panic, and chronic stress

● Trauma and PTSD

● Depression and mood-related concerns

● Grief and loss (including identity shifts and life transitions)

● Emotional regulation and executive functioning challenges

● OCD

● Eating disorder recovery support

● Addiction and substance use concerns

● Relationship challenges and life stressors

● Neurodivergent-affirming care

● Spiritual and existential exploration (client-led, non-religious)

About my work

I provide therapy exclusively through secure telehealth, offering a flexible and accessible option for children, teens, and adults who prefer virtual care. Even from a distance, I work intentionally to create a space where meaningful connection, safety, and effective therapeutic work can happen.

I’m drawn to working with children, teens, and adults who are thoughtful, sensitive, and self-aware—often people who learned to adapt early in life and are now feeling the weight of that responsibility. Many of the clients I work with are navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, grief, chronic stress, or major life transitions and are seeking to understand themselves more deeply rather than simply “push through” or survive. I especially enjoy working with clients who are curious about their inner world and open to exploring how their experiences—both painful and meaningful—have shaped who they are and who they are becoming.

My work centers on helping clients understand their patterns, strengths, and nervous system responses rather than viewing themselves as broken or deficient. I specialize in ADHD across the lifespan, anxiety, trauma-informed care, emotional regulation, executive functioning, depression, and grief—including grief related to loss, medical diagnoses, identity shifts, and major life changes. I approach therapy through a mind–body–whole-person lens, recognizing that emotional experiences are shaped not only by thoughts, but also by the nervous system, the body, relationships, and personal meaning.

In addition to my primary areas of focus, I also work regularly with OCD, panic disorders and phobias, eating disorder recovery, addiction and substance use concerns, relationship challenges, burnout, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. These concerns often overlap, and therapy is tailored to the whole person rather than isolated symptoms.

I am especially passionate about working with neurodivergent individuals, children and adolescents, and adults who learned to adapt early in life and now carry a heightened sense of responsibility, anxiety, or emotional awareness. Many of my clients feel misunderstood or emotionally unseen despite appearing high-functioning on the outside. Together, we explore how past experiences have shaped coping strategies, beliefs, nervous system responses, and ways of relating—then work intentionally to transform what no longer fits while preserving the strengths that helped you survive and grow.

My therapy style is warm, collaborative, strengths-based, and deeply attuned. I aim to create a space where clients feel safe enough to be honest, curious, and compassionate with themselves. Therapy is not about fixing who you are, but about understanding how your mind, body, and experiences work together—and using that understanding to support growth. I blend evidence-based approaches with flexibility, insight, and real-life application, always honoring each client’s pace and nervous system capacity.

I draw from EMDR (including modified and attachment-informed approaches), trauma-informed care, CBT, Motivational Interviewing, DBT-informed skills, ACT-informed techniques, person-centered therapy, strengths-based work, and psychoeducation—especially related to ADHD, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. I am also trained in crisis intervention within the scope of virtual care and work thoughtfully to ensure safety and appropriate levels of support.

In the first few sessions, we focus on building safety, trust, and understanding. We explore your story, identify patterns, clarify goals, and begin developing tools that feel supportive rather than overwhelming. Many clients share that therapy feels clarifying and grounding, and that they leave sessions with greater self-awareness, emotional steadiness, and confidence.

I believe the therapy relationship itself is a powerful source of healing. Feeling understood, respected, and met without judgment creates the conditions for meaningful and lasting change.

Outside of therapy, I’m deeply committed to giving back to my community through service and fundraising efforts, and I’m a lifelong learner who continually engages in education, research, and training. I’m especially fascinated by the brain—how it adapts, protects, and heals over time. I value time outdoors, connecting with nature, grounding through movement and reflection, and spending time with my dogs, who bring balance and connection to my life. I also understand firsthand the challenges that can come with ADHD, which informs my empathy, insight, and practical approach to supporting clients navigating similar experiences.

Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, especially if you’re used to holding it together or have had mixed experiences in the past. My goal is to offer a space that feels grounded, supportive, and non-judgmental. You don’t need to have the right words to begin—just a willingness to show up. We’ll move at a pace that feels manageable and work together to help you feel more connected, capable, and supported.