Kasandra David MSW Lisw-S, MA

05/31/2024

Hello everyone! If you are looking to learn more about RO DBT, consider enrolling in my virtual CEU, RO DBT Crashcourse. You can sign up on Mindfully Academy's website! We offer so many excellent courses at a reasonable price and have ASWB accreditation, so social workers in all 50 states can get CEU credit towards their license renewal.

Join us for an overview of Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) and how it can have a positive impact on your clients' lives!

01/22/2023

Have you ever felt the way Sylvester looks in this GIF? If so, it might be time to consider professional help to sort out your stress. And I just happen to know an awesome therapist accepting new clients for in-person services here in beautiful Toledo, OH! 😁 I see folks ages 13 and up and specialize in depression, anxiety, trauma, self harm/suicidal ideations, stress management, and relationship problems. I accept Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, Medical Mutual, Optum EAP, UBH UHC, UMR, and self pay. Feel free to email me at Kasandra.david@mindfully.com with any questions.

12/07/2022

I wrote a holiday-themed blog all about protecting your boundaries. It is news we can all use, folks. Enjoy and happy holidays.

With the holiday season upon us, it is extra important to keep a close eye on mental health. The holidays are the mental health crisis season: days are shorter, weather cools, additional financial expenses pile up, and there is societal expectation for contact with family.

09/28/2022

Good morning! Are you interested in polyvagal theory? Have you ever wondered how these insights might be integrated into your practice? Are you familiar with Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy? Would you like to be familiar with it but never knew how? Luckily for you I am doing a live webinar in December to address all these concerns and more! Consider enrolling in my course, "Radically Open Dialectical Behavior Therapy Crash Course" through Mindfully Academy. A good time is guaranteed! 🤓🤓

In this training we will review Radically-Open Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (RO-DBT) as an evidence-based approach to treating clients reporting multiple different diagnoses. We will define what RO-DBT is, explore its philosophy, and provide concrete examples of RO-DBT skills. RO-DBT will be linke...

08/31/2022

It's been a long time since I've utilized this space -- but I am still kicking it doing my therapy thing! Same agency offering high-quality services under a new name: Mindfully. I also have exciting news: I am accepting clients for in-person services right here in Toledo, OH. 🥳 I work with individuals ages 13 and up and offer couples therapy as well! Now is a great time to get connected before the busy school year really takes off.

12/09/2021

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10/05/2021

Working hard recently on becoming a more competent couples' therapist. Please enjoy this lovely clip from one of the "OG" couples therapy researchers, John Gottman!

In May of 2000, Dr. John Gottman was in New York to meet with publishers about his upcoming book "The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work," which would...

09/22/2021

Born to be kind!

Human nature is often portrayed as selfish and hungry, but research by Dacher Keltner finds that we are hard-wired to be kind.Subscribe! http://bit.ly...

07/30/2021

Spiritual abuse is, sadly, often a part of domestic violence. Here's a handy graphic that breaks down how spiritual abuse can occur in a relationship.

06/22/2021

The internet is full of great mental health memes. Enjoy!

03/19/2021

TGIF! May the force be with you this weekend

03/05/2021

I think therapy works best when it is both evidence-based and literary. Enjoy a snippet from Fromm's "The Art of Loving"