Casey Pax, Lcpc, Atr Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Supports caregivers of those experiencing dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease through 1:1 coaching and support groups. Co-creates a dynamic action plan with caregivers that includes actionable steps they can take to achieve their caregiving goals. Writes app content on relevant topics to caregiving and dementia such as: grief and loss, end of life concerns, and emergency preparedness. Developed care curriculum for in-person caregiver education which included implementation of multiple in-person virtual webinars for caregivers. Topics included meaningful activities and managing caregiver burnout. Collaborated with team to develop program standards, protocols, product strategy and app design that influenced user experience.

Lisle Illinois

Worked as a private practice therapist for individuals with a variety of presenting issues including aging issues and cognitive changes, stress/burnout, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, chronic illness and disability. Worked in collaboration with the client to co-create detailed care plans and provided a person-centered approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Validation Therapy to achieve treatment goals.

Greater Chicago Area

Worked as an art therapist designing and building art therapy programming across the aging continuum in skilled nursing, memory support and independent living. Developed and implemented dementia training programs to both staff members and caregivers. Influenced company policies around, grief, end of life and trauma informed care. Communicated with city officials and organizers within the Evanston community to institute a yearly creative aging festival. Supervised art therapy interns from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Managed the art therapy department budget and supply stock.

Greater Chicago Area

Worked as a caregiver for older adults living in their homes experiencing cognitive impairment. Provided engagement and meaningful activities, proper medication adherence, and assistance to appointments and special events as needed.

Greater Chicago Area

Responsible for developing, and leading, art therapy groups in all levels of living ranging from skilled nursing, memory support, assisted living as well as independent living. Curated and organized a cumulative art show in the community. Led psycho-education sessions for activity staff members on dementia communication strategies and therapeutic techniques. Implemented an intergenerational art program for local high school students and residents living in the memory support neighborhood.

Greater Chicago Area

Implemented an intergenerational art program pairing local high school student volunteers with older adults experiencing dementia for weekly art experiences. Trained all volunteers on person centered dementia strategies.

Masters Of Art Therapy And Counseling, Art Therapy/Therapist

Activities and Societies: Completed Master’s thesis on the intersection between ageism and ableism in the older adult population.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology

Activities and Societies: Research Lab Assistant for a childhood development lab researching familial attachment in infants. Graduated.