Welcome.
My name is Casey Wagner. In my late teens, I was in the midst of a great challenge with OCD. I remember having a moment of clarity, saying out loud, “I know what I want to do in life. I want to help people with OCD.” It’s now over 20 years later, and for me walking alongside children, parents, and others through their challenges with OCD and related difficulties is one of the greatest honors and rewarding experiences. For the person with OCD and their loved ones, navigating challenges with OCD can be heart breaking, confusing, frightening, and frustrating. My goal as a mental health professional is to provide compassion, understanding, education, and effective treatment.
A little more about me:
I live in Minnesota in the Brainerd Lakes Area with my wife and our son. As a family, we enjoy the outdoors, mountain biking on the Cuyuna Trails, snowboarding, and simply spending time together.
Education and Experience:
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in the state of Minnesota and have been practicing for over 9 years as a psychotherapist. My experience prior to being a psychotherapist includes doing Christian mission work and working as a nurse. My therapy practice focuses on helping children and adults with OCD and related disorders. I have a Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology Degree and Master of Social Work Degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth.
I have also received intensive trainings in the treatment of tic disorders, hair pulling and skin picking disorders, and OCD. This includes,
Being a Graduate of the General BTTI and the Pediatric BTTI intensive training courses hosted by the IOCD Foundation.
Being a Graduate of Tourette Syndrome Behavior Therapy Institute (TS-BTI) course through the Tourette Association of America.
Having a Certificate of Completion of the Professional Training Institute Cognitive Behavioral Therapy -based training in the Treatment of Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors.
Providing Education:
I have provided continuing education to other providers on the treatment of OCD, and implementing family interventions for children with OCD. My experience also includes developing and running a 4-week educational course for parents with children with OCD.
