MEET CASEY
Casey Behr,
MA, LPCC
Licensed Professional Counseling Candidate
She/They/Theirs – Colorado
Professional Bio
Hello! I’m Casey, a therapist here at Denver Mental Health Collective. I am passionate about supporting trauma survivors, queer and questioning folks, and emotionally overwhelmed humans who are healing from relational or developmental trauma, navigating identity, self-worth, religious trauma, or major life transitions. Together we can cultivate self-compassion, reduce shame, and reconnect with self-acceptance and self-trust in therapy that is affirming, thoughtful, and client-centered.
My approach is humanistic and trauma-informed, with an emphasis on meeting you exactly where you are. I focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating enough emotional safety for real exploration and growth to happen. Do you ever wonder how some of your choices and behaviors have been keeping you safe and protected but are no longer serving you… What can you learn about yourself and how you can intentionally curate your path forward… I would be honored to take this journey with you.
I work from a systems-informed, liberation-focused lens that recognizes how identity, culture, power, and context shape our inner lives. Therapy with me centers curiosity, self-acceptance, and helping you reconnect with your own internal wisdom, rather than pushing change before you’re ready.
At a glance
State / Region of Licensure
Colorado
License
Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate
Populations Served
Adolescents (13-19), Adults, Older Adults, Other, trauma survivors, neurodivergent individuals, LGBTQIA+, queer and questioning folks, those healing from religious or spiritual trauma
Casey may be a good fit if you are navigating:
Trauma
Self-Worth
Spiritual Trauma
Identity Exploration
Anxiety
Depression And Mood Ch...
People-Pleasing
Impacts Of High-Contro...
Depression
Stress
Casey's therapeutic approach
Casey draws from approaches such as Trauma-informed therapy, liberation-focused/anti-oppressive frameworks, Gestalt therapy, mindfulness and contemplative approaches, somatic approaches, narrative and meaning-making approaches. Sessions are shaped around the client’s goals, pace, lived experience, and the kind of support that feels most useful.
Approaches may include
- Trauma-informed therapy
- liberation-focused/anti-oppressive frameworks
- Gestalt therapy
- mindfulness and contemplative approaches
- somatic approaches
- narrative and meaning-making approaches
Why I do this work
I do this work because I believe everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and safe in their own life. I’ve witnessed how shame, trauma, and societal pressures can quietly shape our choices, our relationships, and how we see ourselves. My passion is helping people uncover their own resilience, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and step into the freedom to live authentically.
Best part of my job
Witnessing a human being as they discover freedom.
Beyond the therapy room
Outside of the therapy room, I’m a parent, a lover of music and storytelling, and someone who deeply values authenticity and connection.
Favorite quote
“To love is a radical act.”
Recommended resources
- Don’t Bite the Hook by Pema Chodron
- The Body Is Not an Apology by Sonya Renee Taylor
- Food Psych podcast with Christy Harrison
You don’t have to do this alone anymore. With the support of a highly trained therapist, you’ll soon have a path and roadmap out of your suffering, and each step of the way, you’ll be accompanied by a kind, dedicated guide.