Casey Cullen, LMFT - Therapist at Grow Therapy

Casey Cullen

Casey Cullen

(she/her)

LMFT
9 years of experience
Virtual

Casey exemplifies the principles she promotes in her therapy practice, actively seeking experiences that spark joy and foster holistic well-being beyond the therapy room. An avid reader of fiction, psychology, and parenting, she enjoys trying new recipes, watching reality TV, and exploring new restaurants and traveling. Casey creates a nurturing, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their inner worlds. She collaborates closely with them to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, develop effective coping mechanisms, and deepen self-understanding through evidence-based therapies and personalized coaching. This journey equips clients with invaluable tools to overcome obstacles and cultivate resilience in all aspects of life. Casey’s self-care journey seamlessly intertwines with her dedication to supporting others, marked by authenticity, compassion, and a commitment to personal and collective healing.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

n the initial session with Casey, she helps ease first-time jitters by acknowledging that the therapy process can feel a bit unusual. Recognizing that they are strangers, she emphasizes the trust required to begin this journey together. Casey structures her intake process over the first three sessions, allowing time for both of them to get to know each other and assess the potential for a successful partnership. She reinforces that there is no "right way" to be or "right way" to do therapy, creating an open environment where clients can ask questions and better understand the process. This collaborative approach helps clients feel supported and engaged from the very start.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

One of the greatest strengths as a provider is the ability to approach therapy with a sense of lightness and normalcy, recognizing that what we experience is part of our shared humanity. Often, this humanness can be obscured by obstacles, and my role is to help clients understand that the coping skills they use are choices that can be adjusted. By fostering a safe, playful, and exploratory environment, we can examine these patterns with curiosity and without judgment, allowing us to uncover what is working and what isn’t. This approach promotes an open dialogue, making the therapeutic process feel more accessible and engaging.

About Casey Cullen

Casey Cullen offers therapy covered by Husky Health in Connecticut; Medicaid in Connecticut; Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid in Virginia; UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.

Identifies as

Specializes in

Perinatal Mental HealthSelf EsteemSpirituality

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

CBT is used in individual therapy to help clients identify and challenge negative thought patterns, fostering healthier perspectives. By engaging in structured techniques, clients learn practical skills to manage their emotions and behaviors, leading to improved mental well-being.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

DBT skills are utilized to focus on mindfulness, and employ individual therapy to teach clients effective strategies for managing intense emotions and interpersonal challenges. Through mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, clients develop greater resilience and improve their relationships.

Narrative

Narrative therapy is utilized in individual therapy to help clients reframe their life stories and identify empowering themes in their experiences. By externalizing problems and exploring the narratives they tell themselves, clients can gain new perspectives, fostering a sense of agency and identity.

Mindfulness-Based Therapy

Mindfulness therapy integrates mindfulness practices into treatment. It emphasizes being present in the moment and observing thoughts and feelings without judgment. Here are some key aspects of this approach.

Casey Cullen, LMFT