Modalities
Casey utilizes philosophies from the Psychodynamic Theory, Attachment Theory, and Internal Family Systems. Casey is trained in EMDR, the Reflective Parenting Program, and child-centered play therapy. Casey completed the three year Somatic Experience Program with Peter Levine's Trauma Healing Institute.
Insight Oriented Talk Therapy
Casey’s approach is rooted in psychodynamic theory, offering a safe and supportive space for clients to explore the deeper motivations behind their patterns and behaviors. Through talk therapy, they work together to uncover subconscious influences, helping clients gain awareness, empowerment, and a greater sense of agency. With this understanding, clients can make meaningful changes that align with their authentic selves, creating a more fulfilling and purposeful life.
EMDR
Traditional talk therapy mainly engages the thinking brain, making it hard to access deeply stored traumatic memories. That’s where Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) comes in. Developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro in the early 1990s, EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help the brain process and move unprocessed trauma from the emotional center (Limbic system) to the logical, learning part (Neocortex).
When trauma is stuck in the Limbic system, the brain stays on high alert, reacting to safe situations as if they’re dangerous. EMDR helps reprocess these memories, allowing your mind and body to integrate past experiences and move toward healing. It’s a powerful tool for breaking free from trauma’s grip and fostering real growth.
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic Experiencing (SE) is a gentle yet powerful approach to healing trauma by focusing on the mind-body connection. Instead of just talking about what happened, SE helps process how trauma is stored in the nervous system, often leaving us stuck in fight, flight, or freeze mode.
Developed by Dr. Peter Levine, SE views trauma as the body's response to a perceived threat rather than the event itself. By tuning into bodily sensations, we work to release stored tension, complete self-protective responses, and restore a sense of safety and balance. This "bottom-up" approach helps the nervous system reset, fostering resilience and lasting healing.
Chronic Pain
If you struggle with chronic pain like back pain, headaches, or IBS, your symptoms might be linked to stress and emotions. Dr. John Sarno’s work on Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS) suggests that unresolved emotions can create real physical pain.
In therapy, we’ll explore emotional triggers that may be contributing to your symptoms and work on ways to ease both emotional and physical distress. By shifting how you understand and respond to pain, we can help your nervous system find balance, reducing symptoms and promoting lasting relief.
Play Therapy
Play therapy is a child-centered approach that honors a child’s natural way of communicating—through play. Since children often express emotions and experiences nonverbally, play provides a safe and developmentally appropriate space for them to explore feelings, process challenges, and build coping skills.
Through therapeutic play, children have the freedom to express themselves, make choices, and develop a sense of control over their experiences. This process fosters emotional regulation, problem-solving, and resilience. Caregivers are an essential part of the journey, as play therapy also involves them in learning supportive strategies to reinforce progress at home. By creating a collaborative and nurturing environment, play therapy helps children feel seen, understood, and empowered in their growth.
Reflective Parenting
Reflective Parenting is an approach that helps parents better understand their children's behaviors by considering the thoughts, feelings, and intentions behind them. Instead of reacting impulsively, parents learn to pause and reflect on what their child might be experiencing internally. This process fosters greater empathy, reduces misunderstandings, and strengthens the parent-child bond.
By developing this reflective capacity, parents can respond more thoughtfully to their child’s needs, promoting emotional regulation, resilience, and healthy relationships. Research shows that this approach supports children's emotional, social, and academic well-being while also helping parents feel more confident and connected in their parenting journey.
