Cassandra Ruiz Vazquez, LPC-A, NCC
San Antonio, TX
Online & In-Person
Free initial consultation
About me
Bilingual (English/Spanish) counselor offering in-person and virtual appointments for Texas residents. Sliding Scale available.
Cassandra provides a warm and supportive space where clients can explore challenges, build insight, and work toward meaningful personal growth. She earned her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from The University of Texas at San Antonio, and has experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cassandra is committed to ongoing growth as a clinician and strives to provide thoughtful, compassionate care that supports each client's goals. She currently works with individuals aged 15 and up.
Cassandra’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, flexible, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. She incorporates evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and trauma-informed care to help clients better understand patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while also building practical skills for daily life.
Her work is grounded in a genuine desire to help clients feel understood and supported as they process their experiences. Cassandra has a particular interest in helping individuals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or uncertain about their direction, especially when navigating different expectations, roles, or life experiences that may impact their sense of self.
License
License(s)
Education
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$55 - $75Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted insurance plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
Specialties and clinical interests
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQIA+
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Biofeedback
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Motivational Interviewing
- Neurofeedback
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- LGBTQIA+
- Single Parents
- Hispanic or Latino
Location
Guiding Star Counseling and Wellness, PLLC
4414 Centerview Drive
Suite Suite 120
San Antonio, TX 78228 US
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Website and social media