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Hello, I’m Cassidy Woods McShane, PsyD.
I’m a licensed clinical psychologist working with adults navigating anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other forms of psychological distress.
I also work with people who may not be coming in with a specific diagnosis, but instead feel drawn to therapy to understand themselves more deeply—those exploring identity, seeking clarity in transitions, or wanting to live with more presence and intention. 
In both cases, the work involves being present with yourself, developing awareness, and facilitating meaningful change.

Education and Credentials

Doctor of Psychology from Nova Southeastern University
Licensed in the state of Florida
Authority to practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology across all states participating in PSYPACT.
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Ongoing continuing education
Work with Dr. McShane
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My Approach

My approach to therapy is rooted in psychodynamic theory, which means we explore how past experiences, relationships, and patterns may still be shaping the way you think, feel, and behave, often outside of conscious awareness. Part of the work is developing enough awareness to understand those patterns with more clarity and compassion, rather than staying stuck in them.

I also use evidence-based approaches like CBT and ACT. At times, therapy may involve identifying unhelpful thought patterns, building practical coping tools, or learning how to respond differently to difficult emotions rather than feeling consumed by them.

I also draw from relational therapy, which pays attention to what unfolds within the therapeutic relationship itself. The way we relate in therapy can often reflect the ways we connect, protect ourselves, or feel misunderstood in relationships outside of it.

I don’t believe therapy should feel rigid or overly manualized. I tend to work intuitively and collaboratively, integrating different approaches based on the person in front of me and what feels most helpful in the moment. Some sessions may be more insight-oriented and reflective, while others may focus on present patterns, emotional processing, or more direct change.

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