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Quillan Caskey-Koldewyn

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Professional Counselor Associate

quillan@connectionsfirst.org

Expertise & Specialties:

  • Trauma (including complex, developmental, relational, and religious), PTSD

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • Neurodivergence (including autism and ADHD)

  • Self-worth and identity
     

Therapy Approaches & Training:

  • Trauma-informed and anti-oppressive lens

  • LGBTQIA+ and queer-affirming care

  • Strengths-based and person-centered

  • Parts work and Gestalt therapy

  • Polyvagal theory
     

Meet Q (any pronouns):
I bring my whole, authentic, and deeply human self into the therapy room. As a white, neurodivergent, queer clinician with lived experience of religious trauma and healing, I aim to offer a space where you can show up as you are—messy, evolving, and worthy of care.

I work with teens (13+) and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-worth, trauma recovery, and neurodivergence, including autism and ADHD. Many of my clients are exploring how their identities and past experiences shape their relationships, beliefs, and sense of self.

I work from a strengths-based, person-centered perspective, integrating parts work, Gestalt theory, and polyvagal-informed strategies. My goal is to help you reconnect with your inner resources, foster curiosity and compassion for yourself, and support you in becoming more of who you already are. I recognize the inherent power dynamics in therapy and work to stay accountable, culturally humble, and continually learning.

Clinical Background:
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies and Writing & Rhetoric Studies from the University of Utah and a Master’s degree in Counselor Education with a focus in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling from Portland State University.

What to Expect in Therapy:
Therapy with me is collaborative and attuned. I offer a warm, nonjudgmental space grounded in mutual respect and authenticity. Together, we’ll explore what healing looks like for you and move at a pace that feels right.

You deserve care that honors your whole self—and I would be honored to walk with you on that path.

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