Couples & Marriage
Gottman Method couples therapy in 50- or 80-minute sessions or focused intensives, to improve communication and navigate conflict.
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Certified Gottman Therapist · Reno, NV & Telehealth
Relationships
Relationships
Worth Investing In
I’m Cassandra Monroe, LCSW, LCADC. As a relationship therapist, I help partners communicate, repair trust, and feel like a team again, in person in Reno, Nevada, or by telehealth across Nevada, Iowa, and Florida.
Certified Gottman Therapist
Licensed in NV, IA & FL
Welcome
I care less about who’s right or wrong than about what works for you.
Cassandra Monroe, LCSW, LCADC
Connecting Couples is my Reno practice, offering couples, individual, and family therapy in person and by telehealth. I keep the work practical and grounded in the Gottman Method, so what we build together holds up after you leave my office, not just while you’re sitting in it.
Whether you’re early in a relationship, working through betrayal, or finding your footing after a hard year, I can help, at any stage of your relationship or your life.
More about my approach
How I Can Help
Specialized, compassionate care
Support for couples, individuals, and families, meeting you wherever you are, with proven tools and zero judgment.
Relationships & Premarital
Support for dating, premarital readiness, and relationships at every stage, including singles preparing for what’s next.
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Affair & Betrayal Recovery
A structured, compassionate path to rebuild trust and heal after infidelity, an affair, or broken trust.
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Substance Use & Addiction
Counseling for substance use and addiction, plus mandated mental health and substance use evaluations with a 72-hour turnaround.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one support for life transitions, anxiety, self-worth, and personal growth, for singles and individuals at any stage.
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Families & Children
Help for parents, kids, and families navigating change, communication, and connection together.
Learn more about family and child counselingAll services are available via secure telehealth across Nevada, Iowa, and Florida, and in person in Reno, Nevada.
Credentials & Training
Grounded in the Gottman Method
The Gottman Method is one of the most extensively researched approaches to couples therapy. As a Certified Gottman Therapist, my work with you is built on proven, evidence-based tools, not guesswork. Here’s why I chose this approach.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC)
- Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work, Leader
- Bringing Baby Home, Educator
- Gottman Referral Network, Approved Member
- Gottman Relationship Checkup, Approved Member
200+individuals and couples supported
Two Ways In
Where would you like to begin?
Looking for support
Whether you’re coming in as a couple, an individual, or a family, here’s what your first steps look like and how we’ll work together.
A social worker or counselor
Bring structure to every week of supervision with The Clinical Supervisor’s Blueprint, my complete 104-week supervision curriculum for clinical social workers.
Getting Started
Beginning is the hardest part.
Beginning is the hardest part.
I make it simple.
1
Reach out
Call or send a message through the contact form. Share a little about what’s bringing you in. There’s no pressure and nothing you need to prepare.
2
Your first session
We’ll talk through your goals and what matters most to you, at your own pace, in a space that feels safe and free of judgment.
3
Move forward
Together we build practical, Gottman-informed tools you can actually use, for real, sustainable change in your relationship and your life.
Fees & Insurance
Intentional care. Meaningful investment.
At Connecting Couples, I believe therapy should be guided by the unique needs of each individual and relationship, not the limitations of insurance coverage.
Private-Pay Practice
Individualized treatment, flexible session lengths, and a relationship-centered approach.
Out-of-Network Benefits
Superbills available upon request for eligible services. Reimbursement depends on your plan.
Client Experiences
What clients say
A few words from people I have worked with through couples and individual therapy in Reno and online.
Cassandra Monroe is an outstanding therapist who creates a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment for personal growth and healing. Through her thoughtful guidance, deep empathy, and ability to ask the right questions, she helped me gain clarity, improve my mental well being, and better understand my emotions and experiences. Her professional and caring approach made therapy feel comfortable, insightful, and truly life changing.
Connecting Couples has been such a great find. I worked with Cassandra Monroe, and she was an excellent fit for me. She is incredibly empathetic, easy to talk to, and never made me feel judged or rushed. She helped me better understand myself and gave me practical tools that improved my relationships with family, friends, and even the relationship I have with myself. The Reno office is warm and welcoming, and the telehealth appointments were just as helpful and convenient.
My experience with Connecting Couples has been smooth and positive from the very beginning. Most of my sessions have been through virtual therapy, which has been incredibly convenient and easy to access. Working with Cassandra Monroe has helped me tremendously. She brings a level of professionalism, compassion, and genuine care that made me feel comfortable and supported throughout the entire process, and every session felt thoughtful and productive.
Common Questions
Good to know
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. I see clients in person in Reno, Nevada, and offer secure telehealth sessions across Nevada, Iowa, and Florida, so you can do meaningful work from wherever you’re most comfortable.
What is the Gottman Method?
The Gottman Method is one of the most extensively researched approaches to couples therapy. It gives us practical, evidence-based tools to improve communication, deepen connection, manage conflict, and rebuild trust, grounded in decades of relationship research. You can read more about whether couples therapy actually works.
Do you accept insurance?
Not directly. Connecting Couples is an out-of-network, private-pay practice, so I don’t bill insurance. If your plan offers out-of-network benefits, I can provide a superbill on request for eligible services that you can submit to your insurance company for possible reimbursement. Coverage varies by plan and reimbursement isn’t guaranteed, so I recommend checking your benefits with your insurance provider before we begin.
Can you complete a mandated mental health or substance use evaluation?
Yes. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC), I conduct mandated mental health and substance use evaluations. Standard turnaround is 72 hours, and expedited 24-hour turnaround is available for an additional fee. See how evaluations work or reach out and let me know what the court or your attorney has requested.
How long are couples therapy sessions?
Couples sessions are 50 or 80 minutes, and we decide together which length best supports your goals. For more focused time, I also offer half-day, one-day, and two-day Gottman Method couples intensives.
Where is your office?
My office is at 71 Washington St, Suite 12, Reno, NV 89503. I also offer secure telehealth sessions for clients anywhere in Nevada, Iowa, and Florida.
How do I get started?
Call 775.400.2834 or send a message through the contact form. We’ll find a time to talk about what’s bringing you in and how I can help.
Ready When You Are
Reaching out takes courage.
When you’re ready, I’m here for couples, individuals, and families across Nevada, Iowa, and Florida.
or call 775.400.2834