Cassandra (she/her) is a Ph.D. student in Clinical Psychology at Simon Fraser University (SFU). She obtained a M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Simon Fraser University in 2022 and a B.A. (Hons.) from the University of Victoria in 2019.
Cassandra’s research focuses on emotion regulation and nonsuicidal self-injury in children, teens, and young adults. She is interested in how nonsuicidal self-injury can be effectively treated and prevented and how to foster emotion regulation skills throughout the lifespan.
She has experience providing evidence-based treatment for children and teens in both private and medical settings with presenting concerns such as anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety, social anxiety, separation anxiety, selective mutism), sleep problems, obsessive-compulsive disorders, emotion regulation difficulties, pain, and coping with chronic medical conditions.
Cassandra is completing a practicum with the DBT Centre where she will specialize in providing comprehensive DBT and working with teens who struggle with borderline personality disorder, non-suicidal self-injury (cutting, burning, etc), as well as chronic suicidal ideation and behaviour. Her primary supervisor is Dr. Michel.
Cassandra is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays for in-person or Zoom sessions. She is not available for weekend or evening appointments.
Please inquire with your insurance provider if services provided by a doctoral student supervised by a registered psychologist are covered.
In her spare time, Cassandra enjoys reading fantasy novels, spending time at the beach, hiking, and travelling to new places.