Who I am…

“We are constantly invited to be who we are.” - Henry David Thoreau

I had a dream to one day become a therapist; however, I was crippled by fear and a lack of confidence. I spent my young adult life chasing various things to mask my pain and numb my false sense of self. I found myself dimming my light and allowed myself to not be seen.

I continued to shelter myself from the world and managed my family’s Italian restaurant. Throughout this time I felt empty, disappointed, and alone. I sought out professional help for I knew I wanted something more for my life. During this time I focused on myself and found a confidence I never knew existed. I ended up going back to school and working at an outpatient facility. It was here where I found my true passion and purpose for life.

I graduated with my Bachelors in Social Work and furthered my education and received my Masters in Social Work. My professional work allowed me to follow my true passion, especially when it came to working with adolescents and young adults struggling with substance abuse/addiction and shame specific to the LGBTQ+ community.

The experiences that I have had throughout my life, allow me to connect with individuals from all walks of life. I am confident in my work and believe that everyone has the potential to live the life they have always dreamt of. I continue to seek out ways to improve myself and expose myself to new experiences and opportunities to grow personally and professionally. I am truly passionate about the work I do and hold it close to my heart. My unique and creative approach allows my clients to address their false sense of self and gain a new enthusiasm for life. I integrate various methodologies and provide a customized approach to each individual. I believe with the right connection, a therapeutic relationship can allow an individual to tap into their true authentic self and be seen for who they truly are.

Quotes From Mentors

"Casey is a clinician who knows first hand about personal growth. I have had the extreme pleasure of witnessing her growth in her professional journey and find that she is very self-aware and authentic, making it easy for her clients to connect with her. She remains present in her clinical work and uses the utmost professionalism, especially when dealing with situations of addiction and/or trauma. She consistently works on herself and remains honest in her headspace. She has the biggest heart I have ever seen and wishes to be an impact/inspiration to those who struggle, wishing for them to know that it DOES get

better."

S.V.,Ph.D., LPC, LADC - Mentor

“Casey has a huge heart for social justice, equality, and guiding each person to see their own worth. She has an understanding of trauma, addictions and their impact on a person's’ life, coupled with a strong desire to help people move beyond these to reach a truly fulfilled life. Casey has a unique ability to be truly present with a person in their pain, and support them in a compassionate, non-judgmental way. I am personally so grateful to have her in my life as a colleague.”

B.S., MS, LPC, CAC II, CPRP- Mentor