Staff Bios:
Robin Casey, MD
Dr. Robin Casey is board certified in General / Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, as well as Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM). She completed residency and fellowship training, also serving as Chief Resident during her Child and Adolescent Fellowship training, at the University of North Carolina in 2015. Dr. Casey graduated from UNC School of Medicine in 2010 after completing undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry at NC State University.
She appreciates working with all types of individuals and their unique concerns and she uses a complete approach to patient care, with emphasis on providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on the mind-body connection. She encourages patients to be active advocates and participants in their treatment planning and care, including the use of complementary and natural therapies. She is a strong proponent of optimizing outcomes through the concurrent use of therapy and mindfulness training in addition to pharmacological and other treatments.
In her free time, she enjoys sewing, daydreaming, DIY projects, and hopes to learn metalworking/sculpting in the future.
Initial appointments are face-to-face 60 min (adult) or 90 min (child/teen) consultations to evaluate if the patient and Dr. Casey are a good match for ongoing treatment, and she is currently accepting new patients at this time for medication management appointments only. Dr. Casey is able to provide follow up appointments, when appropriate, via video (telemedicine). She works in North Raleigh on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in the Chapel Hill Office office on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Dr. Robin Casey is board certified in General / Adult Psychiatry, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, as well as Integrative and Holistic Medicine (ABIHM). She completed residency and fellowship training, also serving as Chief Resident during her Child and Adolescent Fellowship training, at the University of North Carolina in 2015. Dr. Casey graduated from UNC School of Medicine in 2010 after completing undergraduate degrees in Biochemistry and Chemistry at NC State University.
She appreciates working with all types of individuals and their unique concerns and she uses a complete approach to patient care, with emphasis on providing psychoeducation to patients and their families on the mind-body connection. She encourages patients to be active advocates and participants in their treatment planning and care, including the use of complementary and natural therapies. She is a strong proponent of optimizing outcomes through the concurrent use of therapy and mindfulness training in addition to pharmacological and other treatments.
In her free time, she enjoys sewing, daydreaming, DIY projects, and hopes to learn metalworking/sculpting in the future.
Initial appointments are face-to-face 60 min (adult) or 90 min (child/teen) consultations to evaluate if the patient and Dr. Casey are a good match for ongoing treatment, and she is currently accepting new patients at this time for medication management appointments only. Dr. Casey is able to provide follow up appointments, when appropriate, via video (telemedicine). She works in North Raleigh on Tuesdays and Thursdays and in the Chapel Hill Office office on Mondays and Wednesdays.
Rebecca Kuhns, MD
Dr. Rebecca Kuhns is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. After completing her undergraduate degree at Yale University, Dr. Kuhns attended medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill. She also completed her psychiatric residency at UNC, where she sought out opportunities to gain proficiency in multiple modalities of psychotherapy-- including psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapy.
In the years post-training, she has worked in outpatient private practice and in community mental health, has held several hospital-based positions as a consult-liaison psychiatrist, and spent a number of years working in the residential and partial hospitalization setting with individuals with eating disorders. Dr. Kuhns is fascinated by the mind-body connection, and she believes that her mission in life is to put her training to work to help her patients learn to believe the truth that ‘you are enough’.
In her free time, she enjoys a variety of creative pursuits, of which parenting is her most challenging and most rewarding.
Initial appointments are face-to-face 60 min (adult or adolescents 16 yrs or older) consultations to evaluate if the patient and Dr. Kuhns are a good match for ongoing treatment, and she is currently accepting new patients at this time for medication management and therapy appointments. She works in both North Raleigh and in the Chapel Hill Office office as well as offering appointments via telemedicine.
Dr. Rebecca Kuhns is a board-certified adult psychiatrist. After completing her undergraduate degree at Yale University, Dr. Kuhns attended medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill. She also completed her psychiatric residency at UNC, where she sought out opportunities to gain proficiency in multiple modalities of psychotherapy-- including psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and mindfulness-based therapy.
In the years post-training, she has worked in outpatient private practice and in community mental health, has held several hospital-based positions as a consult-liaison psychiatrist, and spent a number of years working in the residential and partial hospitalization setting with individuals with eating disorders. Dr. Kuhns is fascinated by the mind-body connection, and she believes that her mission in life is to put her training to work to help her patients learn to believe the truth that ‘you are enough’.
In her free time, she enjoys a variety of creative pursuits, of which parenting is her most challenging and most rewarding.
Initial appointments are face-to-face 60 min (adult or adolescents 16 yrs or older) consultations to evaluate if the patient and Dr. Kuhns are a good match for ongoing treatment, and she is currently accepting new patients at this time for medication management and therapy appointments. She works in both North Raleigh and in the Chapel Hill Office office as well as offering appointments via telemedicine.
Kristine Ashton, PA-C
Kristie is a Physician Assistant practicing general psychiatry under the direction and care of her supervising physician, Dr. Robin Casey. In the state of North Carolina, Physician Assistants are licensed to practice independently while collaborating with a physician. Kristie has been practicing psychiatry as a PA for the past 6 years but has enjoyed working in the medical field since 2000. Her approach to care is to provide you, the patient, with the information you need to make informed decisions about your mental healthcare. She enjoys educating the patient, making thoughtful recommendations, and together making a decision to get you feeling your best. Although she enjoys working with all types of individuals, most of her patients are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Kristie has begun utilizing pharmacogenetic testing when indicated. Pharmacogenetic testing is a relatively new DNA testing procedure that can be very helpful in guiding medication decision making, especially when a patient has had difficulty with two or more psychiatric medications.
Kristie is accepting new patients and has immediate availability. She is also excited to implement some select telepsychiatry, meaning you can have your appointments with her via your phone or computer! This type of visit has some specific requirements that we would be happy to discuss with you. Please note, your first visit will need to be in-person, and Kristie will make a determination moving forward.
Kristie is a Physician Assistant practicing general psychiatry under the direction and care of her supervising physician, Dr. Robin Casey. In the state of North Carolina, Physician Assistants are licensed to practice independently while collaborating with a physician. Kristie has been practicing psychiatry as a PA for the past 6 years but has enjoyed working in the medical field since 2000. Her approach to care is to provide you, the patient, with the information you need to make informed decisions about your mental healthcare. She enjoys educating the patient, making thoughtful recommendations, and together making a decision to get you feeling your best. Although she enjoys working with all types of individuals, most of her patients are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and ADHD. Kristie has begun utilizing pharmacogenetic testing when indicated. Pharmacogenetic testing is a relatively new DNA testing procedure that can be very helpful in guiding medication decision making, especially when a patient has had difficulty with two or more psychiatric medications.
Kristie is accepting new patients and has immediate availability. She is also excited to implement some select telepsychiatry, meaning you can have your appointments with her via your phone or computer! This type of visit has some specific requirements that we would be happy to discuss with you. Please note, your first visit will need to be in-person, and Kristie will make a determination moving forward.
Katie Pape, LPC, ATR
Katie Pape, LPC, ART, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and registered Art Therapist
In her free time, she likes to work on her land and farm, Southern Wild Food Forest. She has 10.5 acres of woods that she is working on transforming into a retreat center for stress and burnout. At the moment she likes to carve out trails and to grow gourmet mushrooms and forage mushrooms for sale at farmer’s market and restaurants in the area. Her husband and her are also in the process of building a pole barn and meditation decks around the property. She finds this another creative practice of transforming barren woods into an active sustainable food forest with a purpose to heal the land and people in need.
A favorite quote of Katie's:
“As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.”
Carl Jung.
Katie Pape, LPC, ART, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and registered Art Therapist
In her free time, she likes to work on her land and farm, Southern Wild Food Forest. She has 10.5 acres of woods that she is working on transforming into a retreat center for stress and burnout. At the moment she likes to carve out trails and to grow gourmet mushrooms and forage mushrooms for sale at farmer’s market and restaurants in the area. Her husband and her are also in the process of building a pole barn and meditation decks around the property. She finds this another creative practice of transforming barren woods into an active sustainable food forest with a purpose to heal the land and people in need.
A favorite quote of Katie's:
“As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light of meaning in the darkness of mere being.”
Carl Jung.
Kayleen Schepper, MSW, LCSW (therapist)
Kayleen Schepper, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy) therapist. Kayleen works with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Kayleen has a background in community mental health and residential youth programs. She joins Dr. Casey’s team after serving youth and families in metro-Detroit facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma symptoms, stressful life events, parenting difficulties, and interpersonal conflict. Kayleen is skilled in a variety of interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness strategies, parent management training, and strength-based therapy. Kayleen also enjoys incorporating artistic expression, play, and therapeutic storytelling techniques into her practice.
Kayleen’s approach to treatment is trauma-informed, strength-based, inquisitive, and empathetic. A warm and nonjudgmental environment is essential for the client to authentically work through their unique challenges. Kayleen believes that therapy should be a collaborative effort and looks forward to partnering with you to help you gain insight, develop skills, build on your strengths, and make meaningful change. It is a privilege to join you on the path of personal growth, healing, and wellness.
If Kayleen is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 919-896-6998 ext. 709. Kayleen is currently in the Chapel HIll - Chatham North office on Monday and Wednesday, and sees clients in North Raleigh on Thursdays.
Kayleen Schepper, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy) therapist. Kayleen works with children, adolescents, adults, and families.
Kayleen has a background in community mental health and residential youth programs. She joins Dr. Casey’s team after serving youth and families in metro-Detroit facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma symptoms, stressful life events, parenting difficulties, and interpersonal conflict. Kayleen is skilled in a variety of interventions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness strategies, parent management training, and strength-based therapy. Kayleen also enjoys incorporating artistic expression, play, and therapeutic storytelling techniques into her practice.
Kayleen’s approach to treatment is trauma-informed, strength-based, inquisitive, and empathetic. A warm and nonjudgmental environment is essential for the client to authentically work through their unique challenges. Kayleen believes that therapy should be a collaborative effort and looks forward to partnering with you to help you gain insight, develop skills, build on your strengths, and make meaningful change. It is a privilege to join you on the path of personal growth, healing, and wellness.
If Kayleen is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 919-896-6998 ext. 709. Kayleen is currently in the Chapel HIll - Chatham North office on Monday and Wednesday, and sees clients in North Raleigh on Thursdays.
Rachel Cohen, MSW, LCSWA (therapist)
Rachel enjoys working with adolescents and adults, and believes that the therapy process should be an active partnership between client and therapist. Through an empathic, open and non-judgmental approach, Rachel builds on client strengths to create a plan to resolve challenges and develop effective coping strategies. Through this collaborative approach, she empowers clients to meet personal goals and overcome barriers. She helps clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and familial conflict, life transitions and disordered eating. Rachel has additional interest in helping clients heal from the impact of “diet culture” and works from the weight-inclusive HAES (Healthy at Every Size) perspective. She has worked in a variety of settings including as an instructor in Social Work at North Carolina State University and the University of Tennessee. She is LGBTQ affirming and works from a trauma-informed approach.
Rachel enjoys spending time with her spouse, three children and dog. She loves yoga, mindfulness practice, hiking, cooking and sewing. She is also an active volunteer at various community organizations.
If Rachel is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 919-896-6998 ext. 712. Rachel is currently in the North Raleigh office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Rachel enjoys working with adolescents and adults, and believes that the therapy process should be an active partnership between client and therapist. Through an empathic, open and non-judgmental approach, Rachel builds on client strengths to create a plan to resolve challenges and develop effective coping strategies. Through this collaborative approach, she empowers clients to meet personal goals and overcome barriers. She helps clients who are struggling with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and familial conflict, life transitions and disordered eating. Rachel has additional interest in helping clients heal from the impact of “diet culture” and works from the weight-inclusive HAES (Healthy at Every Size) perspective. She has worked in a variety of settings including as an instructor in Social Work at North Carolina State University and the University of Tennessee. She is LGBTQ affirming and works from a trauma-informed approach.
Rachel enjoys spending time with her spouse, three children and dog. She loves yoga, mindfulness practice, hiking, cooking and sewing. She is also an active volunteer at various community organizations.
If Rachel is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 919-896-6998 ext. 712. Rachel is currently in the North Raleigh office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Dolan Williams, MSW, LCSW (Therapist)
Dolan has been providing mental health services for the past 14 years, seven of which as a Clinical Director for a local mental health agency. With an expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, he utilizes specific evidenced-based treatments to treat many conditions including depression, general anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, excessive worry, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders as well as more specific conditions such as drug addiction and pathological gambling. Throughout his career, he has developed a passion for working with couples and families and is experienced in providing the most current evidenced based therapeutic services for enrichment, improved communication, and conflict resolution. More recently he has been providing treatment for those preparing for weight loss surgery and dealing with chronic pain.
As a therapist, he strives to build a collaborative safe environment where each person is valued, respected, and actively involved in their personal growth.
Dolan has been providing mental health services for the past 14 years, seven of which as a Clinical Director for a local mental health agency. With an expertise in cognitive behavioral therapy for adults, he utilizes specific evidenced-based treatments to treat many conditions including depression, general anxiety, panic, agoraphobia, excessive worry, obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, and personality disorders as well as more specific conditions such as drug addiction and pathological gambling. Throughout his career, he has developed a passion for working with couples and families and is experienced in providing the most current evidenced based therapeutic services for enrichment, improved communication, and conflict resolution. More recently he has been providing treatment for those preparing for weight loss surgery and dealing with chronic pain.
As a therapist, he strives to build a collaborative safe environment where each person is valued, respected, and actively involved in their personal growth.
Brice Bradshaw, LPC (Therapist)
In the past ten years, Brice has had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults and the members of the geriatric population in a variety of mental health settings.
Before joining Dr. Casey's team, Brice worked at the NC State University Counseling Center and with inpatients at a mental/behavioral health hospital in the local area. He enjoyed helping students through individual, couples, and group counseling settings to overcome barriers that stood between them and their full potential. Brice also has a desire to help people from all different backgrounds and in all stages of life and he seeks to earn trust in the therapeutic relationship, which then allows clients to share anything they choose to in a setting that ensures complete confidentiality. Helping clients work through life’s challenges is an honor and a privilege. Brice practices from the perspective that all humans embody the desire to become their best selves, recognizing that obstacles get in the way sometimes. Helping clients to understand these obstacles, where they originated, and how to overcome them is a key area of focus.
If Brice is your current provider and you need to contact him directly, please call 844-345- 2256 ext. 704. Brice is currently in the Chapel HIll - Chatham North office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and sees clients in North Raleigh on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
In the past ten years, Brice has had the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults and the members of the geriatric population in a variety of mental health settings.
Before joining Dr. Casey's team, Brice worked at the NC State University Counseling Center and with inpatients at a mental/behavioral health hospital in the local area. He enjoyed helping students through individual, couples, and group counseling settings to overcome barriers that stood between them and their full potential. Brice also has a desire to help people from all different backgrounds and in all stages of life and he seeks to earn trust in the therapeutic relationship, which then allows clients to share anything they choose to in a setting that ensures complete confidentiality. Helping clients work through life’s challenges is an honor and a privilege. Brice practices from the perspective that all humans embody the desire to become their best selves, recognizing that obstacles get in the way sometimes. Helping clients to understand these obstacles, where they originated, and how to overcome them is a key area of focus.
If Brice is your current provider and you need to contact him directly, please call 844-345- 2256 ext. 704. Brice is currently in the Chapel HIll - Chatham North office on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and sees clients in North Raleigh on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Susan Youngsteadt, LCSW (Therapist)
Susan Youngsteadt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has experience working with adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.
Before joining Dr. Casey's team, Susan worked at a local community mental health center in Wake County serving children and families who have experienced trauma. She also has experience serving individuals who experience grief and anxiety/depression. She enjoys working with others to help them gain an understanding of their lives and become more stabilized. She believes having someone you can trust, who offers validation and individualized support, is essential to creating long-lasting and effective change. "Therapy can be intimidating, but you don't have to walk this journey alone." Susan provides an empathic, non-judgmental environment to explore life's challenges and develop skills to overcome them. Her approach to therapy is built on relationships and transparency. Susan will partner with you and work to provide practical feedback, allowing you to work together to accomplish YOUR goals.
Susan is accepting new patients and has immediate availability. Susan is currently in Raleigh Monday - Thursday and seeing clients in Chapel Hill at Chatham North on Fridays. If Susan is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 844-345- 2256 ext. 708.
Susan Youngsteadt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has experience working with adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.
Before joining Dr. Casey's team, Susan worked at a local community mental health center in Wake County serving children and families who have experienced trauma. She also has experience serving individuals who experience grief and anxiety/depression. She enjoys working with others to help them gain an understanding of their lives and become more stabilized. She believes having someone you can trust, who offers validation and individualized support, is essential to creating long-lasting and effective change. "Therapy can be intimidating, but you don't have to walk this journey alone." Susan provides an empathic, non-judgmental environment to explore life's challenges and develop skills to overcome them. Her approach to therapy is built on relationships and transparency. Susan will partner with you and work to provide practical feedback, allowing you to work together to accomplish YOUR goals.
Susan is accepting new patients and has immediate availability. Susan is currently in Raleigh Monday - Thursday and seeing clients in Chapel Hill at Chatham North on Fridays. If Susan is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 844-345- 2256 ext. 708.
Kristin Brandon, LCSW (Therapist)
Kristin Brandon, MSW LCSW has over 17 years experience working in diverse environments including court systems, outpatient mental health settings, higher education and private practice working with a variety of clients. She has worked extensively with couples, women, men, and young adults to resolve or cope with a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, life transitions, intimate partner violence, and relationship issues. In addition to her clinical work, Kristin was on the faculty of Indiana University School of Social Work for 10 years and also worked as a domestic relations mediator. Kristin is a certified EMDR provider and is in process of becoming certified in the Gottman method of couples therapy.Kristin is passionate about assisting men and women who have experienced trauma, addiction, heartbreak and loss to make lifestyle changes, heal relationships and live wholeheartedly. Using her expertise as a therapist, coach, and educator, Kristin guides her clients to develop and implement life tools and skills to create desired lifestyle changes and resolve past traumas within a supportive and non-judgmental environment; clients will find a safe place in which to travel the path to wholeness.
Kristin is married, with three children, and two exuberantly obnoxious miniature dachshunds who believe they rule the world. She is an avid cyclist who finds the challenge of bike riding the perfect opportunity to connect mind, body, and heart. Kristin received a BA from Villanova University and an MSW from Indiana University.
If Kristin is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 844-345-2256 ext. 703. Kristin is currently available Mondays through Thursdays at our North Raleigh office. Her availability for new clients is quite limited at the current time.
Kristin Brandon, MSW LCSW has over 17 years experience working in diverse environments including court systems, outpatient mental health settings, higher education and private practice working with a variety of clients. She has worked extensively with couples, women, men, and young adults to resolve or cope with a variety of challenges including trauma, depression, anxiety, addictions, grief, life transitions, intimate partner violence, and relationship issues. In addition to her clinical work, Kristin was on the faculty of Indiana University School of Social Work for 10 years and also worked as a domestic relations mediator. Kristin is a certified EMDR provider and is in process of becoming certified in the Gottman method of couples therapy.Kristin is passionate about assisting men and women who have experienced trauma, addiction, heartbreak and loss to make lifestyle changes, heal relationships and live wholeheartedly. Using her expertise as a therapist, coach, and educator, Kristin guides her clients to develop and implement life tools and skills to create desired lifestyle changes and resolve past traumas within a supportive and non-judgmental environment; clients will find a safe place in which to travel the path to wholeness.
Kristin is married, with three children, and two exuberantly obnoxious miniature dachshunds who believe they rule the world. She is an avid cyclist who finds the challenge of bike riding the perfect opportunity to connect mind, body, and heart. Kristin received a BA from Villanova University and an MSW from Indiana University.
If Kristin is your current provider and you need to contact her directly, please call 844-345-2256 ext. 703. Kristin is currently available Mondays through Thursdays at our North Raleigh office. Her availability for new clients is quite limited at the current time.
Nicholas Flickinger, LCSW (Therapist)
Nick Flickinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has experience working with adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.
He describes his philosophy here: "Through the course of our lives we all face challenges that leave us feeling stuck or hopeless. I have focused my practice on helping patients through complex life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, familial conflict, self-esteem struggles, questioning of their sexual orientation, gender identity, addiction, anxiety and depression. I work at creating a space where safety and acceptance can be the foundation for making the changes you desire in you life and in your relationships. I look forward to partnering with you to help you reach reach your mental health, wellness, and life aspirations."
If Nick is your current provider and you need to contact him directly, please call 844-345-2256 ext. 706. Nick is currently available for video appointments only on Wednesdays through Fridays.
Nick Flickinger is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He has experience working with adolescents, adults of all ages, couples, and families.
He describes his philosophy here: "Through the course of our lives we all face challenges that leave us feeling stuck or hopeless. I have focused my practice on helping patients through complex life transitions, relationship issues, grief and loss, familial conflict, self-esteem struggles, questioning of their sexual orientation, gender identity, addiction, anxiety and depression. I work at creating a space where safety and acceptance can be the foundation for making the changes you desire in you life and in your relationships. I look forward to partnering with you to help you reach reach your mental health, wellness, and life aspirations."
If Nick is your current provider and you need to contact him directly, please call 844-345-2256 ext. 706. Nick is currently available for video appointments only on Wednesdays through Fridays.