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Cassidy Thornton, LICSW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationRhode Island
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Cassidy

Cassidy Thornton is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) practicing in Rhode Island who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, ADHD-related challenges, low self-esteem, and depressive symptoms.

Background and approach

With three years of clinical experience, she has supported adolescents and adults across outpatient and inpatient settings, helping clients build motivation, boost confidence, and navigate major life transitions. Her work emphasizes practical, evidence-based strategies tailored to each person's circumstances and goals.

Cassidy aims to create an approachable space where clients can explore issues such as communication difficulties, feelings of isolation, questions about life purpose, and concerns around self-love and sexuality. She incorporates techniques suited to social anxiety and phobia as well as women’s issues, adapting interventions to the needs that present in session.

Cassidy encourages people to seek therapy at any stage and believes there is no wrong time to begin. Her Rhode Island licensure (LICSW) reflects her clinical training and readiness to collaborate with clients on step-by-step plans for coping, growth, and improving day-to-day functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Cassidy uses well-researched therapeutic techniques to address common concerns like anxiety, low motivation, and difficulties with attention. One approach focuses on practical skills training that teaches concrete coping tools for stress, emotion regulation, and daily organization; these techniques can help clients manage symptoms and improve functioning. Another commonly used method emphasizes cognitive strategies to identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and depressive thinking.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the collaborative process. Cassidy works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods as therapy progresses to find what fits best for the individual client.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to keep continuity of care while balancing work, school, or family responsibilities, and they allow clients and licensed professionals to focus on progress using tools that match how the client prefers to engage.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cassidy commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes, along with topics like communication problems and isolation.
What is her general therapeutic approach and style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical strategies tailored to each client's situation and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Cassidy has three years of professional experience working with adolescents and adults in both outpatient and inpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LICSW and is licensed in Rhode Island with license identifier RI LICSW ISW03924.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions with her?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Rhode Island

Languages

English