Shannon Casey LPC NCC

My primary goal is to help people have better relationships by helping them stop choosing harmful behavior. Harmful behavior includes emotional abuse, physical abuse, verbal abuse, sexual abuse (including emotional or physical affairs), or controlling behavior. Some actions often considered minor, such as alienation or insensitivity, can be part of a larger pattern of abuse or control.

I utilize Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people with personality disorders identify and change core beliefs and/or behaviors that underlie inaccurate perceptions of themselves and others and problems interacting with others. I help clients learn the skills necessary to control intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and improve relationships.

I incorporate evidenced-based treatment for individuals suffering substance use related mental health conditions, complex trauma, intimate partner violence, and gender-specific groups. Balancing the needs of clients with research-based modalities, and compassion are principles I integrate into the treatment process. I recognize the fundamental essence of authentic human connection, developing a space to create healing, while enhancing insight and self-awareness.

I will help you evaluate your thoughts and emotions in order to enhance your understanding of how your thoughts affect your behaviors. You can unlearn negative thoughts and behaviors and learn to adopt healthier thinking patterns and habits. You'll be able to distinguish patterns of problematic thinking, understand how to review your stuck points i.e., thoughts that lead to unpleasant emotions that do not dissipate relatively quickly, and evaluate cognitions about self-blame and guilt.

We are truly free when we can be at peace and content with ourselves and our lives, no matter what circumstances we find ourselves in. You will have the skills to increase your awareness to emotional experiences, cope with overwhelming emotions, tolerate unpleasant feelings and situations, and communicate with others in an effective way through Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness skills.

I incorporate evidenced-based treatment for individuals suffering substance use related mental health conditions, complex trauma, intimate partner violence, and gender-specific groups. Balancing the needs of clients with research-based modalities, and compassion are principles I integrate into the treatment process. I recognize the fundamental essence of authentic human connection, developing a space to create healing, while enhancing insight and self-awareness.

I incorporate evidenced-based treatment for individuals suffering substance use related mental health conditions, complex trauma, intimate partner violence, and gender-specific groups. Balancing the needs of clients with research-based modalities, and compassion are principles I integrate into the treatment process. I recognize the fundamental essence of authentic human connection, developing a space to create healing, while enhancing insight and self-awareness.

I have specialized experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, individuals and couples navigating polyamory and open relationships, gender identity (non binary and transgender). If you are interested in what makes LGBTQ affirming therapy different, feel free to contact me. I'd love to answer your questions about how we can work together.