Cassandra Ruiz Vazquez is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate Supervised by Mark Jones, DMin, LPC-S, BCN, QEEGD and Maribel Arias, LPC-S, NCC 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. 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. 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. She values creating a space that feels safe, nonjudgmental, and empowering, where clients can move at their own pace. 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 ages 15 and up. Licensure: - Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate o Texas License #100341 o Supervised by Mark Jones, DMin, LPC-S, BCN, QEEGD o Supervised by Maribel Arias, LPC-S, NCC - National Certified Counselor