About Casey
Who Am I?
I’m Casey McDonagh, LCSW (she/her) — I’m a therapist, social worker, active listener, & advocate & ally for marginalized communities.
In therapy, I take a person-centered, holistic approach and am looking forward to supporting you in your goals — even if they're a bit uncertain at the beginning.
I enjoy helping clients make change and solution plans in a non-judgmental space.
Oftentimes, talk therapy is one piece of a bigger puzzle, and helping clients identify and then connect with their unique healing team is something I love about this work.
Whether you need a primary care physician, psychiatrist, acupuncturist, support group, or something else, helping you discover your unique plan for healing can be part of our therapy process together.
In my free time, I enjoy trying new foods, reading books from all genres, and seasonal lattes.
My Approach
My approach to working with you is to be a supportive guide on your unique healing journey.
I love working with clients who have very specific behaviors and problems they would like to address, as well as clients who are curious about themselves or their mental health, looking for support in exploring identities and relationships, or just want a space to process life's stressors.
If you have a lot going on, are uncertain about what areas of your life are impacting your mental health, or are looking to change behavior patterns, utilize skills, or gain insight, I can be an empathetic and reflective part of that journey with you.
We may be a good fit if you’re experiencing anxiety, depression, borderline personality disorder, or other problems relating to trauma, or boundary issues.
I love helping people learn emotional regulation, navigate systems of oppression, explore questions about sex and relationships, explore or affirm their identity, adapt through life transitions, begin or continue recovery, get sober/sober curious, or understand their relationship to substances.
I’m LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC affirming, sex work and polyamory allied, and work through an intersectional lens.
I will collaborate with you on what is working and what is not working for you, but in general will utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic and Rogerian approaches, Family Systems and Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness, and Relapse Prevention.
What’s My Experience?
I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in substance use and co-occurring disorders.
I received my Bachelor of Social Work from Bradley University where I also minored in Gender Studies and my Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, where I specialized in Mental Health.
I have experience working with both adolescents and adults and believe that different therapeutic approaches work for different people, depending on what you would like to work on in our sessions.
Prior to private practice, I have worked in inpatient and community-based treatment settings with clients who are experiencing substance use disorders and a range of mental health conditions.
I have clinical experience with individual therapy, group therapy, bio-psycho-social assessments, case management, and supervision.
