Cassie Blom
Clinical Social Worker Trainee
Santa Cruz & Watsonville Offices
Medi-Cal provider
Hi, I’m Cassie, a psychotherapist with a passion for supporting individuals through life’s transitions, whether that is healing from past trauma or coping with new emotional, behavioral, or relationship challenges. I’ve worked with people in many phases of life, but I am especially well versed in matrescence: the journey into and through motherhood.
My approach is relational, eclectic, and client-centered—meaning I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, and I know you are the expert in your own life. I pull from a variety of therapeutic modalities, but at the core of my work is connection. I believe that healing happens in the context of a genuine, supportive relationship where you feel safe to fully be yourself. You can expect me to be curious, compassionate, and to empower you to find your strengths. I come from a social work background, and know no person exists in isolation, we all live in relation to others and our environment.
Whether you’re working through significant mental health challenges or just need someone to help untangle your thoughts, I’m here to create a space where you are heard, accepted, and empowered to make the changes that matter to you. I have a special place in my heart for people who feel like they’re constantly juggling too much and still wondering if it’s enough. I’m here to meet you where you are—no judgment, no pressure—and walk alongside you as you make sense of your experiences and find your footing. Together we will find opportunities for humor along the way; I believe humor is a critical piece of healing and growth.
If you’re looking for a grounded, warm, and even playful space to process and heal, I’d be honored to work with you.
Request an Appointment
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New Office in San Francisco!
Shine a Light Counseling Center is please to merge with New Perspectives Center for Counseling. NPCC has been serving the San Francisco community for thirty years. Now NPCC is transitioning to become the San Francisco site for Shine a Light. NPCC will retain its name, character and history. For information about NPCC or counseling in San Francisco:
New Perspectives Center for Counseling (link)
Emergency Contact
Shine a Light does not provide crisis services. If you have a mental health emergency, call 988 or 911. Or click here for more Crisis Resources
Telephone Contact
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Good Faith Estimate
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your therapy sessions will cost. Your fee will be set according to a sliding scale, in collaboration with your therapist, prior to your first counseling session. Total costs depend upon the number of sessions you choose to utilize.
If you have private health insurance and we are not in-network with your plan, please be aware that your costs for therapy may be less by using an in-network provider. This will depend upon your plan's deductible amounts and co-payments. In some cases, counseling at Shine a Light is less costly than using private insurance.
If you hope to use "out of network" benefits through your private insurance, please be aware that many plans will not reimburse for services provided by trainees. Please request an Associate level therapists for out-of-network billing.
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