Cassidy Gaudio, LCSW
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
SPECIALIZING IN INDIVIDUALS AGES 4 AND OLDER
Self-Introduction
Human brain development has always sparked my interest. I find myself thinking about an early childhood memory of teaching and instructing my younger siblings as I pretended to be their “school teacher.” A seed of curiosity, enjoyment, and passion for helping the ones I cared about was sown. A desire to see them all flourish and grow. Later in life, I found myself on a journey to fulfill this memory having recalled since childhood. I graduated from Aurora University with a Master of Social Work in 2016. In 2021, I became an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am an experienced social worker; honed by ten years of practice within diverse populations, such as: homelessness, geriatrics, foster care, and adoption.
Therapeutic approach:
A phrase foundational to my practice is “meeting the client where they are at”. A person-centered therapeutic approach complimented by other modalities is focus to every session. This approach, coupled with Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Sand-Tray, and other Play Therapy techniques has proven very effective for past and present clients. I provide individual and family therapy, working with a wide range of ages from children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I offer therapy for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, attachment, parenting guidance, relational struggles, and many more mental health subjects. I have special interest in working with children in foster care, adoption, loss, and attachment.
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I have known, since I was young, that I wanted to work with children. In college, I was introduced to the idea of becoming a child therapist. This field of study would allow me to educate, support, and create nurturing relationships with children. In turn, these skills and mechanisms would allow children to enhance their connections, independence, and development. It is my hope to assist clients in the journey of healing and growing in a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate environment.
I graduated from Aurora University with a Master of Social Work in 2016. In 2021, I became an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Eight years of practice in the field of social work has exposed me to diverse populations such as: homelessness, geriatrics, foster care, and adoption. I believe in a client-centered treatment approach. This treatment approach is built around a strong foundation of specialty certifications in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brainspotting, EMDR, Theraplay, and Play Therapy techniques.
I provide individual and family therapy, working with a wide range of ages from children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. I offer therapy for depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, attachment, parenting guidance, relational struggles, and many more mental health subjects. I have special interest in working with children in foster care, adoption, loss, and attachment.
