I’m a mental health therapist turned designer. I have training in UI/UX design and social media content creation. I have an eye for beauty and up and coming trends in culture. Everything I do is human-centered and trauma informed. I am also a skilled musician and have experience singing lead and backing vocals in various settings.

Casey Petterson

I’m a mental health therapist turned designer. I have training in UI/UX design and social media content creation. I have an eye for beauty and up and coming trends in culture. Everything I do is human-centered and trauma informed. I am also a skilled musician and have experience singing lead and backing vocals in various settings.

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May 4, 2026

I’m a mental health therapist turned designer. I have training in UI/UX design and social media content creation. I have an eye for beauty and up and coming trends in culture. Everything I do is human-centered and trauma informed.
I am also a skilled musician and have experience singing lead and backing vocals in various settings.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Assistant Director of Clinical Training at Denver Seminary
July 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Developed, implemented, and enforced clinical training policies and procedures for counseling interns. Designed and developed online training tools for students and supervisors. Served as on-site supervisor for practicum students at Denver Counseling Center. Conducted site visits and established connections with potential internship sites for MA student placements. Interviewed eligible students before enrollment to assess readiness and equip them for their field experience. Created, marketed, and implemented school-wide career and internship fairs and live training events.
Owner and Professional Licensed Counselor at Kind Counseling, LLC
October 1, 2022 - September 1, 2024
Created and managed the business website including graphic design and copywriting. Marketed services across multiple online platforms and networks. Developed intake forms, consent forms, and practice policies. Provided virtual and in-person counseling. Also performed billing, budgeting, and bookkeeping for all business practices.
Program Development Specialist at CU Boulder
December 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Researched current workforce trends and assessed career readiness and mental health needs of graduate and undergraduate students. Designed and delivered career readiness workshops highlighting in-demand skills. Facilitated training sessions for student workers and focus groups on the 'Skills for Success' program. Collaborated with campus partners to promote the initiative. Created a learning module for the Skills for Success program embedded in the Career Services Canvas course.
Administrative Assistant at CU Boulder
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Provided support to staff locally and internationally. Collaborated with student leaders to enhance workplace practices and improve customer relations. Performed financial data entry, maintained databases, and organized office operations. Creatively fostered an engaging, collaborative work environment.
Mental Health Counselor at New Vision Counseling & Benediction Counseling
August 1, 2020 - June 1, 2022
Provided in-person and virtual psychotherapy for clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma, eating disorders, career challenges, and relationship issues. Used Person-Centered Therapy, ACT, EMDR, IFS, and mindfulness modalities. Formulated treatment plans, maintained HIPAA compliance, managed client records, scheduled appointments, and invoicing. Participated in marketing activities to expand caseload and engaged in supervision and group consultations. Developed and presented virtual workshops for small businesses on mindfulness and burnout mitigation strategies.
Program Development Specialist, Career Services at CU Boulder
December 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Researched career services needs and trends; developed and delivered career services programs. Created and delivered focus groups, trainings, and outreach to students. Collaborated with campus partners to promote career readiness initiatives.
Administrative Assistant at Littleton, CO (CWO/Littleton administrative role)
November 1, 2016 - June 1, 2019
Supported staff locally and internationally; performed data entry, file management, and office operations.

Education

Post-Graduate Program in User Experience Design at University of Texas, Austin (Remote)
November 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Master of Arts in Counseling at Denver Seminary
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Post-Graduate Program in User Experience Design at University of Texas at Austin (Remote) – Denver Seminar, Denver, CO
November 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025
Master of Arts - Counseling at Denver Seminar, Denver, CO
January 1, 2016 - June 1, 2020
Bachelor of Science - Family Studies & Human Services at Kansas State University
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012

Qualifications

Licensed Counselor
January 11, 2030 - April 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Professional Services