More About Casey
Integrative Psychotherapist
I am an integrative psychotherapist trained in mind-body techniques, dedicated to helping overwhelmed parents heal their childhood wounds and break the cycle of generational trauma.
If you feel anxious, irritable, and overwhelmed by parenting, having children may have triggered old wounds. This is an opportunity for healing. My clients are often neurodivergent and highly sensitive, with childhoods that left them feeling unsupported. These past experiences can lead to worry, obsessiveness, relationship challenges, perfectionism, and difficulty making decisions. In therapy, we work together to un-learn the past and create a new way of being for you and your children.
Are you curious about using your imagination for healing and wellness? I offer gentle, empowering approaches such as expressive arts, clinical hypnosis, mindfulness, “parts” therapy, inner child work, dreamwork, and body-oriented psychotherapy. These methods support you in uncovering your inner wisdom and becoming your true Self.
Together, we will develop awareness, re-regulate your nervous system, heal old wounds, and build new skills to empower you. You’ll learn to ground and nurture yourself, develop mindful awareness of your thoughts, emotions, and body, and express emotions in healthy ways. Releasing stuck emotions can alleviate psychological and physical issues. You’ll also use your imagination for healing, helping to shift your thoughts, emotions, neural networks, and energetic body.
Insurance plans accepted:
Aetna (NM)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Virtual Network
Cigna (NM)
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Casey also offers educational consulting and coaching, as well as clinical supervision for counselors and social workers.
Education & Training
Independently licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) and Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) in New Mexico.
Holistic and integrative approach to therapy, and a Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional (CIMHP).
MS in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from New Mexico Highlands University where I focused on neuropsychological assessment.
PhD in Mind-Body Medicine from Saybrook University. I specialized in Integrative Mental Health and my dissertation focused moving mindfulness research into practice.
Certified Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist (ACHt) through the Wellness Institute, as well as a certificate in Clinical and Applied Hypnosis from Saybrook University.
Highly involved in the Society for Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis where I often teach other clinicians how to use hypnosis in clinical practice.
Additionally, I am a member of Integrative Medicine for the Underserved, the United States Association for Body Psychotherapy, the Association for Comprehensive Energy Psychology, and the American Psychological Association divisions of psychological hypnosis and humanistic psychology.
More About Chris
Holistic Psychotherapist
I am deeply passionate about serving underserved communities and take great pride in working with teenagers, individuals, and groups from all walks of life. My approach to therapy is grounded in the belief that problems should be addressed holistically, focusing on the entire person—mind, body, and spirit. I tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients, incorporating a variety of individualized techniques and therapeutic modalities as needed to foster healing and growth.
I have extensive training in Addictions, Problem Gambling, Stress Management, Crisis Intervention, and Suicide Prevention, which has equipped me to support clients facing a wide range of challenges. My specific areas of interest include working with trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, problem gambling, and men’s mental health issues. I am particularly committed to helping men navigate their mental health, as I understand the unique societal pressures and stigmas that can make it difficult for them to seek support.
Through a compassionate and holistic lens, I aim to create a safe and empowering environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported in their journey toward healing and self-discovery. Whether working with teenagers grappling with life transitions, individuals battling addiction, or groups seeking connection and support, I am here to guide my clients in overcoming their struggles and achieving lasting change.
Insurance plans accepted:
Aetna (NM)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Virtual Network
Cigna (NM)
Chris also offers clinical supervision for counselors and social workers.
Education & Training
Independently licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico.
MS in Clinical Psychology and Counseling from New Mexico Highlands University.
Meet Our Intern
Danielle Leonard (she / her), Counselor Intern
I bring a unique blend of life experience and academic knowledge to my role as a counselor intern at Vida Entera. With a passion for working with people and over a decade of study in Eastern and Western spiritual traditions, I offer a holistic perspective on mental health and well-being.
Through my lived experiences, I have developed deep empathy for those struggling with trauma, anxiety, and depression. I aim to share the tools I have learned to support clients facing similar challenges.
I strive to tailor my approach to each individual, drawing from insight-based techniques and cognitive-behavioral approaches, including elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). My goal is to create a space where clients can explore their experiences and cultivate self-compassion as a pathway to values-driven well-being.
My interests focus on positive psychology, especially the potential of peak experiences and flow states in promoting well-being. This area of study, combined with my diverse life experiences, continues to shape my approach to therapy. I am committed to integrating various therapeutic techniques to best serve each client’s needs. Whether in short-term or longer-term work, I aim to create a collaborative space where we can explore patterns of behavior, understand how personal history influences the present, and work towards a more fulfilling life.
Feeling overwhelmed, lost, or needing someone to talk to? Schedule a session with one of our skilled therapists.
Let’s work through life's challenges together, side by side.