Cassandra Ruela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AADC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Let's Connect (860) 743-0355

That light at the end of the tunnel? We aren’t going to wait for it—we’re going to build the path out. I use a directive approach to challenge your distortions and tackle issues at the root. No fluff, just the work required to get you back on your feet.
You’re here because the old ways of "toughing it out" have stopped working. I specialize in working with adults who are tired of the mask. We won’t just sit and talk about your week; we will confront the cognitive distortions and societal norms that keep you stuck in a loop. I provide a space of raw truth, to call things what they are so we can fix them.
Healing requires more than just empathy; it requires a strategy. My goal is to guide you toward the solution by stripping away the noise and focusing on high-impact change. If you are ready for a therapist who will challenge you as much as they support you, let’s get to work. Click the 'Email Me' button to schedule your initial consultation.
Call or Email Cassandra Ruela now for a free 15 minute consultation - (860) 743-0355
Let's Connect (860) 743-0355

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $115
- Couple Sessions $150
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Apple Cash, Cash, Check, Venmo, Zelle
Cassandra Ruela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 743-0355
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Connecticut / 3076 Cassandra C Ruela
- In Practice for 13 years
- Attended University of Hartford, Master of the Arts in Clinical Practices of Psychology , Graduated 2013
- License: New Jersey LPC 37PC01071700 / 2024
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Cassandra Ruela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 743-0355
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Addiction
- Men's Issues
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Clinical Consultation
- Clinical Supervision
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Eating Disorders
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Parenting
- Relationship Issues
- Substance Use
Cassandra Ruela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AADC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (860) 743-0355
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Reality Therapy
- Relational Trauma Repair
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Cassandra Ruela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AADC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (860) 743-0355
Location
Additional Location
Minneapolis, MN 55406
(860) 743-0355Nearby Areas
Cassandra Ruela
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, AADC
Call for a free consultation now - (860) 743-0355