Kassandra Butler (She/Her)

LGPC
Accepting Clients

Kassandra Butler is a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor in the State of Maryland and a Current PhD Student in Counseling.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate in Columbia, MD
Supervised by Sherry Royster, LCPC

About My Clients

Whether you're struggling with anxiety or depression, navigating life transitions, or exploring who you are in this chapter of your life, I'm here to support you. I believe that healing begins with recognizing that you already carry insight within you; sometimes, it's just a matter of having the right space to access it. My role is to guide and challenge with empathy, and to co-create a space defined by your sense of safety, where growth and change can take root.

My Background and Approach

My deep belief in each person’s capacity for growth, healing, and self-understanding is an important element I bring into the therapy space. With a background in Clinical Counseling and as a Clinician rooted in evidence-based, though culturally sensitive modalities, I have had the privilege of working with individuals (children, teens, and adults), couples, and families navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and cultural challenges. My therapeutic style is collaborative, warm, and gently challenging. I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I tailor our work to your unique needs, goals, and cultural context, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Relational Cultural Theory, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, while always centering the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for meaningful change. My work is committed to helping clients recognize that they often know themselves more than they may think.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

As an Afro-Latina, cisgender woman, my work is grounded in compassion, social justice, and community care. I strive to create a safe, affirming space for all, especially those who’ve been historically marginalized. I’m committed to anti-racism, gender equity, and increasing access to mental health support while de-stigmatizing therapy in marginalized communities. My background includes collaborative care and research with other healthcare providers, integrating wellness and advocacy into my clinical work. With experience as a personal trainer, I value the mind-body connection and incorporate holistic support when appropriate. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and, when helpful, share parts of my own lived experience to foster deeper connection and trust.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • United Healthcare
  • CareFirst
  • Johns Hopkins HealthCare (JHHC)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 3 years of practice
  • Languages: English

Info

Email Kassandra
10400 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Suite 305
Columbia, MD 21044

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