ABOUT CLS
An Online Therapy Practice for Missouri and Illinois
Built for people who want more than venting.
93% of new clients come back after their first sessionYou're capable. You're doing the things you're supposed to do. And somewhere along the way, you stopped feeling like yourself.
CLS Counseling & Consulting is a small online group practice of licensed therapists who help people feel steady, clear, and like themselves again. Every session is practical, and every session ends with a next step you can actually use.
Free 15-minute consultation · In-network with most major insurance plans · 100% online · Early morning, evening, and Sunday availability
CLS at a glance
What we are: An online group practice of licensed therapists, founded in 2024.
Where we work: Anywhere in Missouri and Illinois, by secure video, from St. Louis and Kansas City to Chicago and the Metro East. Leadership coaching is available in any state.
Our therapists: Cassandra Sissom, LPC (MO), LCPC (IL); Carolina Dolan-Dominguez, LCSW (MO & IL); Nicole McSuhm, LCSW (IL).
Insurance: In-network with most major insurance plans. Self-pay and superbills are available too.
Languages: English and Spanish.
Availability: Early morning, evening, and Sunday appointments.
What we offer: Individual therapy for adults (MO & IL), couples therapy (IL), therapy for teens 16+ and young adults, parent coaching, and leadership and organizational coaching.
What we don't offer: In-person sessions, medication management, or formal psychological testing and evaluations.
Why CLS exists
A lot of people come to us after therapy that felt nice but didn't change much. They talked, their therapist nodded, and months later life looked the same.
Part of the reason is how many practices are built. When a practice runs on volume, therapists burn out, and a burned-out therapist can't give your hour their full attention.
We built CLS to work differently, so your therapist is fully present when you're in session together. Sessions are practical and focused. And the goal isn't to keep you in therapy forever. It's to help you get to a place where you can handle things on your own.
Meet the team
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![Cassandra Sissom, LCPC, LPC, online therapist in Missouri and Illinois]()
Cassandra Sissom, LCPC, LPC
LPC (MO) · LCPC (IL)
Best fit for burned-out high achievers and leaders, first and oldest daughters, and adults with late-diagnosed ADHD, including LGBTQ+ professionals. Also offers leadership and organizational coaching.
Insightful, candid, and grounded.
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![Carolina Dolan-Dominguez, LCSW, bilingual online therapist in Missouri and Illinois]()
Carolina Dolan-Dominguez, LCSW
LCSW (MO & IL) · English & Spanish
Best fit for teens 16+, young adults, and bilingual or first-generation clients working through anxiety, ADHD, identity, or family pressure. Also offers parent coaching. Evening and Sunday availability.
Structured, compassionate, and practical.
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![Nicole McSuhm, LCSW, couples and individual therapist in Illinois]()
Nicole McSuhm, LCSW
LCSW (Illinois only)
Best fit for couples, and for individuals whose stress, trauma, or old patterns keep showing up in their relationships. Has completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy. LGBTQ+ and disability affirming.
Direct, pattern-focused, and strengths-based.
Our values: what you can count on
Action over insight.
Understanding why matters, but it isn't the finish line. Every session ends with a defined next step, and we review your progress together regularly so therapy keeps moving.
Real-world results.
We use research-backed methods like CBT (rethinking the thoughts that keep you stuck), ACT (making room for hard feelings while you do what matters), and solution-focused therapy (aiming straight at what you want to be different), adapted to your life as it really is. Ask your therapist why they're suggesting something and they'll tell you. No generic advice, no fluff, and our clinicians keep training every year.
Direct, respectful, and accountable.
We say what needs to be said, clearly and with care. If we get something wrong, we'll own it and fix it. Cost is discussed upfront, never as a surprise.
Impact without burnout.
Sustainable clinicians give sustainable care. Caseload limits, transparent pay, and real time off mean your therapist has the energy to show up for you. This practice won't be built on exhaustion.
Affirming by design.
Human dignity is built into how we hire, lead, and care. We explicitly support LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, racial equity, reproductive autonomy, and immigrant communities. We know racism, discrimination, ableism, and money stress shape mental health, and we'll take that seriously in your care. Our team keeps checking its own biases, and no one here will bring a religious or political agenda into your sessions.
Is CLS a good fit for you?
Our clients are usually capable, motivated people who are quietly overwhelmed. They're doing all the "right" things and still don't feel like themselves.
We're likely a good fit if:
You want practical tools, not just a place to vent.
You like knowing there's research behind what you're trying.
You're willing to try things between sessions.
You want to understand your patterns and change them.
You can meet by video from a private space.
A note on fit: CLS is an online outpatient practice. If you need more support than weekly sessions can offer right now, such as crisis or intensive care, we'll help you find the right place. If you're in crisis, call or text 988.
Getting started
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A free 15-minute consultation
A quick vibe check. Ask questions, learn how your therapist works, and see if you click.
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Intake and a plan
Your therapist gets to know the people and parts of your life that are affected, and you build a plan together.
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Sessions that build on each other
You start weekly or every other week. Each session picks up your last step, works through what got in the way, and ends with a new action step.
Wondering about cost? We're in-network with most major insurance plans, and we'll verify your benefits before your first session.
Common Questions
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No. CLS is fully online. Sessions happen by secure video, so you can meet from home, your office, your car on a lunch break, or anywhere private in Missouri or Illinois.
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Every CLS therapist is fully licensed. Cassandra is licensed in Missouri (LPC) and Illinois (LCPC). Carolina is licensed in Missouri and Illinois (LCSW). Nicole is licensed in Illinois (LCSW). You'll need to be physically located in a state where your therapist is licensed for each session.
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No. Our therapists don't prescribe medication. If medication might be part of your care, you can keep working with your own doctor or psychiatric provider alongside therapy with us.
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CLS is an outpatient practice and isn't set up for emergencies. If you're in crisis right now, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night. If you're in immediate danger, call 911.
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Yes. We're in-network with most major insurance plans, and we'll verify your benefits before your first session. Self-pay and superbills are available too.
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It depends on what you're working on, but the goal is never to keep you in therapy forever. Most people start weekly or every other week, then space sessions out to every few weeks and eventually monthly check-ins as things get easier. Your therapist will review progress with you regularly.
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It's a free 15-minute consultation or chat to see if it's a good fit, for you and for us. Ask anything you want about how we work, what sessions look like, or cost. No commitment, and if it feels right, you can schedule your first full session before you hang up.
Ready when you are.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation or chat. No pressure, just a chance to see if it's a fit.
