Cassie Samuelson

I grew up knowing I wanted to be in the helping field. In adulthood, I discovered the importance and impact of one-on-one relationships, like the one we establish in therapy. When I had the chance to experience therapy and begin my own mental health work and OCD healing journey, I became invested in the idea of working closely with folks like me, aiding their personal wellness by creating safe, shame-free spaces.

I have a passion for working with people who've lived lives like mine. In my early adulthood, I came to understand myself, identity, and existence as neurodivergent or differently abled, including my OCD diagnosis and beyond. The opportunity to be in spaces with folks who share a lived experience with OCD, and even support and help facilitate their healing, is a privilege.

I have worked with a variety of concerns and in a range of settings, including private practice and intensive outpatient programming. I largely focus on anxiety disorders, neurodivergence (e.g. autism spectrum disorder and ADHD), complex trauma, multi-cultural considerations (including 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC individuals), and identity development. I'm a bit of a nerd for all things having to do with the brain.

Take a breath, my friend. This is hard work you're about to do, and we will create space for that. I imagine you're coming to NOCD thinking and feeling so many things. I want you to know that I'm ready to hear what you have to say. We will take treatment step by step, creating building blocks of wellness from bottom to top.

So much about OCD and anxiety disorders is stigmatized, shamed, and labeled as wrong. To feel nervous about sharing these thoughts in a new therapy space is so understandable. I want you to know that I'm right there with you living with OCD, and I have expertise in treating OCD and anxiety disorders. Nothing is surprising or taboo to me. If you're not ready to share, that's so OK. We'll work toward a space and relationship that fosters these conversations and that openness.