Human resources taught me to stay present in difficult conversations.
Working with people and teams developed my respect for complexity, clarity, accountability, and the dignity of each person’s story.
About Cacey
Becoming a counselor has been a long time in the making.
Every chapter of my life has quietly been preparing me to sit with people in theirs.
The path that led me here
My story did not begin in a counseling classroom.
It began in roles and relationships that asked me to listen carefully, navigate hard conversations, advocate for people, and remain hopeful when the way forward was not obvious.
I am currently completing my Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling through the Townsend Institute at Concordia University Irvine. I previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from William Jessup University, graduating Summa Cum Laude.
Before entering the counseling profession, I spent many years in human resources, organizational leadership, and international nonprofit work supporting vulnerable children and families. Those experiences strengthened my desire to help people move through complex life challenges with resilience, healthy relationships, and a renewed sense of possibility.
Graduate school is giving language and theory to experiences I have already lived — and the clinical discipline to serve people well.
Chapters that shaped the work
Experience became preparation.
Nonprofit leadership deepened resilience and cultural humility.
International work supporting vulnerable children and families showed me both the weight of systemic challenges and the power of committed relationships.
Adoptive parenting made attachment personal.
Parenting children with unique emotional, behavioral, and educational needs deepened my empathy for caregivers, families, and the courage required to keep showing up.
Clinical training is bringing the chapters together.
The Townsend Institute is helping me integrate evidence-informed care, relational presence, ethical practice, and ongoing personal formation.
Outside the classroom
Rooted in family, friendship, creativity, and Idaho.
I live in Idaho’s beautiful Treasure Valley with my husband and family.
Outside of counseling, I enjoy tending my garden, watercolor painting, hiking Idaho’s beautiful trails, and gathering with friends for meaningful conversations over a good book.
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