Kassandra Calzada

Therapy with me is very human and genuine. I don’t just focus on what’s painful or stuck but help to highlight the ways in which my clients overcome life's punches. While I take this work seriously, I believe laughter can be healing and disarming in therapy.

I earned my Master’s degree in Counselor Education from Florida International University and have worked in a variety of settings, including the foster care system, residential treatment, and community mental health. My background includes supporting individuals navigating trauma, persistent mental health conditions, substance use, eating disorders, and major life transitions. I’ve also worked with veterans, individuals who are unhoused, and LGBTQIA2S+ clients.

In my practice, I work with clients experiencing anxiety, panic, depression, trauma, identity exploration, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I also support clients with PTSD, some OCD presentations, and concerns related to gender, sexuality, and queer identity. My work is trauma-informed, affirming, and rooted in helping clients feel both emotionally safe and genuinely understood.

At the heart of my work is the belief that you are more than a diagnosis. My role is to walk alongside you with empathy and help you reconnect with yourself.

I’ll ask some questions to better understand what brings you to therapy, what you’ve been navigating, and what you’re hoping for, but there’s no expectation to share your entire life story right away. We’ll also go over confidentiality, logistics, and any questions you have so you feel supported from the start.