She graduated with a doctorate in clinical psychology from Pacific University where she completed her dissertation on the risk and protective factors of eating disorders in women and young men. Dr. Castaing has had clinical experience working with children and adults with ADHD. She has received training in exposure and response prevention (E/RP) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT) to work with individuals with severe anxiety. She spent her pre-doctoral internship providing therapy to individuals, couples, and children from diverse backgrounds and identities who presented with concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment, trauma, substance abuse, and relationship difficulties in a public health environment.

Dr. Castaing uses an integrative approach to therapy that focuses on the unique needs of each client. She implements CBT, mindfulness, and interpersonal processing in a non- judgmental environment to help clients use their strengths to achieve their goals. She believes in meeting clients where they are to make meaningful change. Dr. Castaing is particularly interested in working with clients with anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and relationship distress, as well as those who are new to therapy and unsure of the process. Her specialties include behavior changes, boundary setting, and assertive communication.

“The good life is a process, not a state of being. It is a direction, not a destination”- Carl Rogers

Specialized Work 

• Anxiety, low self-esteem
• Depression
• Relational Issues
• Trauma

In-Network Insurances

• Premera/Lifewise
• Optum/UMR + Employer-Based UHC
• Providence
• Some BCBS/Anthem
• Kaiser Permanente PPO
• Aetna