Therapist in Clark, New Jersey Cassandra Altenor, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 15-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Cassandra Altenor, MA, LPC
Specializes In:
Cassandra Altenor, LAC, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping individuals and families in New Jersey navigate their mental health journeys. Cassandra obtained her master’s degree in counseling at New Jersey City University and holds a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University. Her previous experience includes many years working with adolescents and doing IIC. Cassandra sees children/adolescents and adults individually as well as couples, families, and groups. She enjoys working with a wide range of behavioral health issues including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, and trauma. She believes in empowering young people through changing the way they see themselves. Cassandra utilizes an integrative approach specifically designed to meet each individual’s needs and uses techniques from a variety of methods such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and Dialectic Behavior Therapy. Outside of her professional life, Cassandra enjoys traveling and cooking, finding joy in exploring new cultures and flavors. Her love for helping others is reflected not only in her clinical work but also in her personal passions. Cassandra is fluent in both Creole and English, enabling her to connect with a broader range of clients in their preferred language.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Family Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Individual Therapy: Ages 15-75+
Areas of Focus
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Family conflict
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Adoption & foster care
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- General relationship issues
- Marital stress or divorce
- Panic attacks
- Premarital counseling
- Stress management
- Attachment issues
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Caregiving
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Racial identity
- Self-esteem
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Grief & loss
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Body image
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Empty nesters
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Immigration/cultural status
- Marital stress or divorce
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- School avoidance
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
Languages
- English
- Haitian Creole
Education
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New Jersey City University
FAQs
Please call us at 848-346-8294 to schedule an appointment with Cassandra Altenor.
Cassandra Altenor generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 848-346-8294 to find out Cassandra Altenor's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Cassandra Altenor:
- Aetna
- Allied Trades Assistance Program
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Humana
- Independence Blue Cross
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- SVCMC US Family Health Plan
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- World Trade Center (HealthSmart)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 848-346-8294 to see how we can help.
Cassandra Altenor is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Cassandra Altenor works at:
Yes, Cassandra Altenor does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Cassandra Altenor is currently offering in-office visits at the following location:
- English
- Haitian Creole