What Clients Say
I’m writing this from Philadelphia, where I just started nursing school at UPenn, which was my top choice. I worked with Cass for about five months throughout my nursing school application process, meeting once a week and sometimes twice a week as things ramped up. She was an amazing resource throughout the entire process. We started by brainstorming my essays and figuring out how to tell my story. Cass helped me refine and edit my writing, find the best way to phrase things, and make sure my essays really reflected who I was and why I wanted to go into nursing. She also helped me prepare for my interview with UPenn and supported me through all the other components of my applications. I applied to Boston College, the University of Illinois Chicago, Mass General, Duke, Emory, and UPenn—and I got into every school I applied to. Beyond the applications themselves, Cass helped me build confidence in my own writing and in what I wanted to say. Her strong writing background and feedback made me feel much more confident in what I was ultimately submitting. She made the whole process feel so much more manageable. It was a huge weight off my shoulders to not feel like I had to figure everything out alone. Cass was incredibly committed throughout the entire process, and I’m so grateful for her help. I genuinely don’t think I could have done it without her. It was the best investment I’ve ever made. I couldn’t have been happier with the experience, and I would absolutely recommend working with Cass. - Sylvia S. Nursing Student at UPenn
Working with Cassandra has been an exceptional experience. She is professional, timely, and incredibly creative. What impressed me most was her collaborative and adaptable approach. She listened to my ideas and brought them to life in an amazing website. Her skills go beyond creating a website; she is able to integrate her knowledge of technology, color, design, photography, and fine art, to create something beautiful and uniquely mine. I am thrilled with the result! I’ve received wonderful feedback — visitors consistently mention that the site is not only beautiful but also easy to navigate and inviting for clients seeking therapeutic services.
— Elisabeth K. Morris, LMFT
“There are not many editors like Cassandra who can listen, pay close attention to your voice, and give you just what you ask for. Thank you for bringing my book “Cried Out Laughing” to the forefront and look forward to working with you again.
— Poet E Spoken, Educator & Author of “Cried Out Laughing”
“I needed help finishing my book, “a place a feeling something he said to you" and Cassandra's workshop on writing poetic trauma narratives was an invaluable experience. Not only did the workshop give me the tools I needed to make the book work the way I wanted it to work, it also gave me courage to share my story as a way to help others to heal and feel less alone.”
— Alexandra Naughton, Writer, Publisher, Literary Events Producer
“I have over 10 years of experience working in art education and have seen many professionals come and go. Cassandra is one individual I have worked with who uniquely stands out for her dedication and compassion. When we first met, I was immediately impressed with Cassandra, she listened attentively to my concerns and created a safe work environment.”
— Martin Segobia, Facilitator at Creative Growth Art Center
“Writing essays for graduate school was a challenge until I worked with Cassandra. She coached me on what the schools wanted to learn about my background, goals, and aspirations. She reviewed changes with each draft and helped me improve. I was able to tailor my writing to be more precise while retaining my creativity. I was accepted to the competitive MFA in Costume Design at California Institute of the Arts, which was my top choice! I am beyond grateful for the support I received .”
— Odessa Newman, Costume Designer & Student at CalArts
“She helped us formulate a birth plan, she gave us exercises specific to the issues I was facing in my third trimester…if it weren't for Cassandra, I would not have been able to meet my goals of a medication free delivery. My husband and I are eternally grateful for what she offered us- a life changing opportunity, an evolved emotional experience in bringing a new life into the world in the healthiest environment possible. We love her!”
— Sherry G., Happy Mama
“Each lesson was carefully crafted down to the finest detail. Cassandra used the Socratic Method and Accountable Talk to guide the class through rich and relevant discussions. The students were deeply engaged, and they both learned the subject matter and how to listen and communicate better with each other.”
— Former Teacher at Urban School of San Francisco
“Cassandra draws us deep into a thicket of rich words, imagery, and emotion, leading us confidently through joy and pain, experience and revelation.”
— Amanda Moore, Author of Requeening & K-12 Educator
“I learned so much during this class. I learned about different types of writing, different authors, and books. I learned what I am capable of, and about the others in my class, and got to see a vulnerable, beautiful side of them, and of Cassandra. The lessons, the texts she provided, the activities, sharing our poems, and the feedback we received after class on our work. Our assignments deepened our writing practice and sense of self.”
— Jena, K-12 Educator & Student at SF Creative Writing Institute
