I have over 10 years in the mental health and substance abuse field. Everything from a child therapist to working with Veterans and first responders. Psychology has always been a passion of mine. My Bachelors degree, Masters, and Doctorate degrees have all been in psychology because of my love and passion for the field. My dissertation was focused on the concept of thriving among combat Veterans of the Vietnam War, which I am very proud of.
I attended Capella University and graduated with a PHD in 2021. I currently hold a PhD in Psychology with a specialization in General Psychology and I am trained in ART Advanced/Enhanced level 3. I specialize in trauma informed care and those that suffer from PTSD/combat PTSD. I have over 10 years of experience working with those who have struggled with trauma and substance abuse.
My goal is to help find the underlying reasons why we use process addictions (drugs, alcohol, gambling, sex, etc.) to cope with our traumas.
I am laid back. I will always treat my clients with respect and dignity. I will talk to you like a person and try to always make as easy and organic as possible.
ART, Trauma, and PTSD.
*ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)
*Art Therapy
*Christian Counseling
*Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
*Compassion Focused
*Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
*Emotionally Focused
*Expressive Arts
*Family / Marital
*Family Systems
*Music Therapy
*Person-Centered
*Positive Psychology
*Strength-Based
*Trauma Focused
I hold, faith, family, and integrity to the highest regard. I value my clients time because these conversations are not always easy. I also respect the amount of strength it takes to reach out for help.
Casey Sumner, PHD, ART Level III Trained, Registered Intern
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