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Casey VanAntwerpen, LPC
Casey focused her bachelors degree at Kent State on psychology and research and then later completed her clinical training at Western Michigan University and has a Masters in Counseling Education and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. During the day she serves as a school counselor, and also works part time with Bloom. Before working in a school setting, Casey was a counseling contractor for the state and assisted individuals to break down barriers to employment including; addiction, depression, and anxiety. She can help align your values and interests to the world of work and help you get unstuck.
She has training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Gestalt Therapy and likes to include art, play and homework into counseling sessions to help clients reach their goals and be successful.
Casey loves when clients have aha moments and see their personal strength through hard situations and times of difficult life transitions. She is empathic and respectful of all religious backgrounds. She often finds great meaning in her own community, when helping others see their lives in the light of Christ, with healing and guidance, providing counsel rooted in the truth of God’s Word.
In her free time, you can find Casey doing chores on their family’s farm or watching her kids play baseball!
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