Hi, I’m Casiana.

A little about me: I received a Bachelor’s degree in psychological science from Ball State University and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Eastern Michigan University. I was born and raised in Indianapolis within a large, multiracial family. I am interested in providing culturally sensitive and affirming mental health treatment and enjoy helping clients figure out what matters to them, do what it takes to live a values-driven life, and develop compassion for themselves and others in my clinical work. In my spare time, I love to have fun with my partner, kids, cat, and three dogs, and share meals with my large extended family. My favorite self-care activities include trying new food, listening to live music, practicing mindfulness, and taking long walks.

I identify as queer and bisexual. I am a biracial (Filipino/White) cisgender woman. I am spiritual, but not religious. I was raised within a Catholic community and began unlearning internalized homophobia and other socialized prejudices and healing from religious trauma as an adolescent, and continue to prioritize education, critical self-reflection, and awareness of LGBTQIA+ concerns as a licensed mental health provider. This includes facilitating ally training in my community, participating in continuing education within this area, and prioritizing clients within the LGBTQIA+ community in my private practice. My theoretical perspective is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Central to this is viewing the client as the expert on their own experience, fostering self-compassion, and balancing acceptance of self and committed action towards a meaningful life. Though I have personal and professional credentials to support my work with this community, I believe clients should be critical consumers of mental health treatment, and should allow their instincts and experience of their relationship with me to guide how they proceed. Therefore, I offer free, 15-minute, virtual consultation before initiating individual therapy so that clients can get a sense of whether they would like to trust me with their most vulnerable thoughts and feelings.

Services offered:
Individual therapy
Couples therapy
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