Reasonably priced, high-quality telehealth & hybrid for short and long-term care
Hi, I'm Kasey!
“We have never had a therapist who shows up for and supports us both the way you do.” -Current Client
Welcome to Compassionate Connections! I am so happy you’re here.
My name is Kasey Carpenter: I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #LMFT-15732. I have worked to help couples communicate via doctoral research and collegiate lectures since 2016 and provided therapeutic services to Arizona individuals, couples, and families since January 2019. As of 2022, I am a registered behavioral health clinical supervisor with the Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners.
I specialize in systemic thinking: It combines knowledge about relationships, mental health research, family and social history, and communication to help clients regain control of diverse struggles within their lives or relationships. Whether your concerns are individual, relational, or both, I would be honored to help.
My eclectic approach utilizes elements of Attachment Theory, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Gottman Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I vow to offer you quality attention, care, support, and feedback in each session.
When appropriate, I also strive to incorporate laughter to help promote comfort during therapy; I spent my early years performing in improvisation and comedic theatre roles and am confident I can make you smile while diving deep!
I understand beginning services can be an intimidating decision, and from day one I strive to create an open, judgment-free, and safe environment. I love and welcome diversity and commend my clients for making the first appointment, as it’s often the hardest step! I trust that our connection will offer optimistic relief.
When not with clients, you'll find me enjoying my life as a proud rescue dog mom, spending time with my husband, preaching my love for macaroni and cheese, and enjoying embarrassing television choices (like true crime and reality) that you can rightfully judge.
Please see “Services” and “Let’s Connect” to schedule a free 10-minute consultation call.
My Therapeutic Process
Inquire
I understand that making and attending the initial appointment is often the hardest part of beginning or resuming therapy. For the right therapist, no concern is too large to tackle. Your vulnerable self is safe with me.
Please feel free to reach out to me for a free, 10-minute consultation call.
Connect
I am sincerely so excited to meet and learn a bit about who you are as a person, your dreams and challenges, and to determine whether we fit together. If you're interested in meeting me, we will schedule an intake session for as soon as possible: I strive to meet my clients' scheduling needs via offering diverse appointment times and flexibility.
Explore
I am privileged to learn about my clients' present, past, goals for the future, hurts, self-defeat, areas of confidence, and so much more. We will spend our initial sessions exploring who you are, where you or your relationship come from, your treatment goals, and what you are looking for from a therapist and therapy services.
Treat
Together, we will lean on our connection and my trusted, research-informed therapy tools, frameworks, exercises, and feedback to help you reach your treatment plan goals. These goals may include healing hurt, improving communication, establishing healthy expectations, setting boundaries, creating self-worth, and anything in between.
Grow
As you begin to progress toward your treatment plan goals, we will also explore appropriate ways to push yourself toward growth into your ideal personhood, partnership, or family.
Maintain and, if Desired, Discharge
We will work to ensure the progress you make in therapy is not easily forgotten or threatened upon spreading out or discontinuing services.
Every client's trajectory differs when it comes to therapy length. I believe in honesty with my clients and collaborative feedback as I see progress toward therapeutic goals. My belief is that if we are doing our work together properly, you will not need me forever. You are welcome to discontinue services at any time.
With that said, many clients enjoy occasional "check-ups" or maintenance check-ins every one-to-several months after meeting their initial goals. These "check-ups" help clients to maintain progress, continue growing, and hold themselves accountable, but are entirely optional.