Cassandra Gilley

Cassandra Gilley is a Master’s level clinician with 5 years of experience in the mental health field. Motivated by her own journey of personal growth through adversity, she focuses on helping others uncover their strengths. Currently, Cassandra is researching the effectiveness of mindfulness in reducing chronic pain and opiate dependence among soldiers. Her previous work includes supporting individuals recovering from severe mental illness and suicide attempts in a psychiatric hospital and helping adolescents in the juvenile corrections system reintegrate into their communities. A certified 500-hour yoga therapist, Cassandra has practiced yoga since 2005 and deepened her knowledge during a stay in India.