Cassandra Lesniewski, LPC

Cassie Lesniewski serves as the Clinical Program Director at Sandstone Care COS IP, where her extensive experience and dedication deeply influence her role. Cassie holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and has been actively contributing to the mental health and addiction counseling field since 2015. Throughout her career, she has engaged with clients of all ages across various levels of care, though she has primarily focused on adolescents and young adults.

Certified as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Certified Advanced Integrated Mental Health Practitioner (CAIMHP), Cassie brings a wealth of knowledge and specialized skills to her practice. She is particularly skilled in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS), employing both bottom-up and top-down coping strategies. Cassie has a passion for group therapy, which she regards as her favorite therapeutic approach due to its dynamic and interactive nature.

Cassie is committed to authenticity in her practice, ensuring that her clients feel valued and understood. She believes in creating a therapeutic environment where individuals can genuinely connect and explore their journeys in a meaningful way. This commitment is central to her philosophy of care, which focuses on facilitating life-changing connections with her clients.

Outside of her professional life, Cassie enjoys a range of activities that enrich her personal and emotional well-being. She is an avid reader, painter, and runner, and she loves exploring the outdoors. These hobbies provide her with the balance and inspiration necessary to maintain her dedication to her clients.

Cassie values the time she spends with friends, cherishing the moments that strengthen her personal connections. Her ability to blend professional expertise with genuine personal engagement makes her a cherished leader and therapist at Sandstone Care.