All humans have inherent worth, yet I believe a lack of self-worth is at the core of all emotional pain. I use a narrative approach to allow clients to share their story as they see it and then help them reframe to build a life that better meets their desired goals. Self-defeating behaviors created to cope with difficult situations, such as trauma, gender identity and a lack of validation, can be changed when identified and understood. I join my client on their journey to become the person they desire. I am a member of World Professional Association of Health and of International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
I write letters of support for transgender people. I work with teenagers and adults who struggle to live their desired life. I’m passionate about the impact of addiction, trauma and gender identity. I enjoy watching change occur when people become strong enough to allow others to see them for who they truly are, when people are able to live their truth.
I affirm ALL humans in their gender identity, race, religion and political views. I continue to build knowledge to provide the most affirming care so I can work with a variety of life’s problems and a variety of clients, with the understanding that validating one’s worth and building a solid therapeutic relationship is at the core of our work together.
Casey Ritchie is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Oklahoma. She received her Master’s degree in Counseling from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. Casey works with a comprehensive range of mental health challenges, to include depression, anxiety, shame, faulty thought processes, poor coping skills, self-harm and suicidal thoughts/tendencies. She helps clients discover peace and purpose as they navigate life after traumatic experiences such as domestic abuse, sex-trafficking, substance abuse and other chaotic and harmful life experiences. Casey has worked extensively with adolescents and their families, helping them heal from past abuse and neglect, family conflict, and she has helped couples resolve conflict and work together to build stronger relationships and families. Casey worked on the treatment team for women in the Tulsa County Drug and DUI court program, helping women to overcome problems related to shame and poor coping skills that led to severe substance use and abuse. She has worked in several different settings, including non-profit agencies, schools, home-based services, office-based.
