Casey Nielsen, LPCC, LADC

Hi there. You’ve taken the first step by considering mental health therapy and checking out some resources, and I think that’s pretty rad! Please know that you are deserving of healing, compassion, and a safe space.

In our work together, I’m going to listen to you. I’m going to approach you with unconditional positive regard: showing you complete support and acceptance. This directly ties into some of my values like harm reduction and sex positivity. All are welcome here, wherever you are on your journey. I’m trauma-informed and exercise that in my work. I incorporate modalities that promote healing, resilience, and empowerment.

I do most of my work with people in the LGBTQ+ community, people in any stage of substance use recovery and/or with co-occurring disorders, and those who have experienced various forms of trauma. I also enjoy working with systems/DID and OCD. I employ various modalities, and we will talk through what feels best for you. I am trained in EMDR and the AIR Network model. I also pull from CBT, DBT, IMR, IFS, and others.

I received a Master’s Degree in Counseling, Co-Occurring Disorders, and Addiction Counseling from Adler Graduate School in 2019. I hold a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Minnesota in Sociology. I’ve been working in the mental health field in some capacity since 2011. I’m a genderqueer, pansexual person. I have two sweet pets who occasionally make appearances on camera: an old Beagle/Pit mix named Jax and an active orange cat named Rusty. I enjoy spending time with my partner and family, reading, exploring the outdoors, and seeing live music.

If you’re interested in working together or would like to learn more about my approach, reach out to schedule a free consultation. This consultation will provide an opportunity for us to connect and determine if we are a good fit for working together.