About
Hi, I’m Cassie.
I’m Cassie McCarthy, LICSW, and I help women heal from trauma — including the kinds that often get minimized or missed: sexual and relational harm, betrayal, and the quiet, cumulative wounds that don’t fit the textbook picture of PTSD. Many of the women I work with look capable and high-achieving on the outside while privately carrying anxiety, self-doubt, or pain that earlier therapy never fully reached.
I earned my MSW from Simmons University in 2008 and have focused on trauma throughout my career since. I see clients by telehealth across Massachusetts, Vermont, Virginia, Illinois, and Florida. If you’d like to see whether we’re a good fit, you can schedule a free consultation.
I specialize in helping people who have experienced:
My Approach
My approach is structured, evidence-based, and honest. I work primarily in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a research-backed treatment for trauma and PTSD, and we use brief weekly measures so we can both see what’s changing. Therapy with me involves real work — clear focus, practical skills, and homework between sessions — and the goal is always to leave you with tools you keep long after we finish.
Evidence-Based Therapy
I’m committed to science-backed therapy. I continuously invest in advanced training to provide you with the best, most effective techniques for real, lasting change. My approach includes:
Whether you’re dealing with PTSD, anxiety, or emotional wounds, I’m here to help you heal.
Skills You Can Take With You
The goal of therapy is to help you gain independence. Each week, I’ll teach you new skills to practice through structured homework, using workbooks and worksheets to keep you organized. These skills will stay with you long after therapy ends, empowering you to succeed on your own.
Tracking Your Progress
To make sure therapy works, we’ll use weekly assessments to measure your progress. These tools give real-time feedback on what’s working and what needs tweaking. This data helps build your confidence and ensures you see real, measurable change.
Why I Do What I Do
Helping people overcome trauma is my deepest passion, and it’s the driving force behind my work. Trauma therapy is different from other forms of therapy; it’s not just about coping, but about reclaiming a life that was once overshadowed by pain.
There is nothing more fulfilling than witnessing someone who has been held back by past wounds begin to heal, regain a sense of empowerment, and grow their confidence and self-esteem. Watching people rebuild their lives and rediscover their strength gives me a profound sense of purpose.
Knowing that I am making a tangible difference in people’s lives, helping them heal and grow beyond their trauma, is what motivates me every day.
Let’s Work Together
I want to help you create lasting change. The first step is finding a therapist you trust. I offer a free 20-minute phone consultation to make sure we’re a good fit. Let’s start your healing journey today.