Casey Smart

Education

Bachelors, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Masters, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Biography

Casey joined UHS in 2019.

As an Access Specialist, Casey conducts brief mental health phone screens to help connect students to mental health resources. Casey is also the Embedded Mental Health Provider at CALS – the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences. 

Approach

The biggest factor for treatment success is the therapeutic relationship and Casey takes that connection and trust very seriously. With that foundation, education, awareness, and skill-building (with a dash of humor and lightness along the way), Casey hopes to empower her students through this time in their lives and beyond.

Language Proficiency

English

Professional Interests/Specializations

Casey has experience working in a variety of settings in the community, across cultures and age groups. She has experience with depression, anxiety, stress, mood disorders, and more. She enjoys working with “traditional” undergrad/grad populations as well as non-traditional students. Of particular interest are first generation students and/or those seeking help for the first time on their own. Casey also enjoys working with anyone who identifies as neurodivergent (i.e. ADHDers, Autistic, etc.) or those who just don’t feel like they fit that “neurotypical” box in some way (because let’s face it, who does). All are welcome here.

Personal Interests

When not at work, Casey is still a human. She enjoys books and reading. Just being outside can help her recharge. Running and birdwatching are recent interests but that is all subject to change, and very well may by the time this is posted. She is grateful to her family and dog who indirectly provide helpful reminders for mindfulness breaks and how to appreciate the world through ‘beginner’s mind’.