Meet Casey Dressel LCSW-C
Throughout my career, I have spent several years supporting medical and hospice clients, as well as individuals and families navigating grief, caregiving, illness, and end-of-life experiences. This work has deeply shaped the way I show up as a therapist. I understand that loss, change, and uncertainty can feel isolating, and I believe therapy can offer a steady place to feel seen, supported, and less alone.
I see myself as a guide walking alongside my clients as they navigate change, explore who they are, and work toward managing life’s challenges in a way that feels more grounded and meaningful.
Grounded Support. Meaningful Change.
Location
Telehealth | In-Person in Pasadena, MD
Ages
Adults 18 +
Pronouns
She/Hers
Insurance
BCBS | Cigna | Aetna | United Healthcare |
Tricare | Medicare | John Hopkins EHP & USFHP | Self-Pay
Services Offered
Young Adult & Adult Counseling | Grief Counseling
My Focus Areas!
Grief, Loss & End-of-Life Support
I support adults navigating grief, loss, anticipatory grief, caregiving grief, and the emotional complexity that can come with illness, death, and major life changes. Grief does not follow a neat timeline, and therapy can offer space to process what has happened, honor what has been lost, and learn how to carry grief in a way that feels less isolating.
Anxiety, Depression & Emotional Overwhelm
I work with clients experiencing worry, sadness, stress, low motivation, emotional heaviness, or feeling disconnected from themselves. Together, we can explore what may be contributing to these feelings and build practical, supportive ways to manage life’s challenges.
Life Transitions & Identity Exploration
Major changes can leave you questioning who you are, what matters now, or how to move forward. I support adults navigating relationship changes, career stress, caregiving roles, grief-related identity shifts, family transitions, and seasons when life feels uncertain or unfamiliar.
Medical Stress, Caregiving & Family Support
My background with medical and hospice clients helps me support individuals and families impacted by illness, caregiving, end-of-life decisions, and the emotional weight of supporting someone through a difficult season. Therapy can provide a space to process stress, grief, guilt, fear, and the complicated emotions that often come with caregiving and medical experiences.
How Therapy With Me Feels
Therapy with me feels down-to-earth, open, honest, and supportive. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where you can share freely, whether you are grieving, overwhelmed, uncertain, or simply trying to make sense of what life looks like right now.
I do not believe therapy has to feel stiff or overly clinical. My style is grounded, compassionate, and real. I want clients to feel like they can bring the full truth of their experience into the room — the sadness, the anger, the confusion, the humor, the guilt, the uncertainty, and everything in between.
When we work together, I see myself as someone walking alongside you. I may offer reflection, tools, perspective, and support, but I also honor that you are the expert on your own life. Our work will move at a pace that feels manageable while helping you build insight, strengthen coping skills, and feel less alone in what you are navigating.
Approaches I May Use
I use a compassionate, strengths-based approach and choose interventions based on your needs, goals, and pace.
Professional Experiences That
Shape My Work
My work has been deeply shaped by my experience with medical and hospice clients. I have had the privilege of sitting with individuals and families during some of the most tender and difficult moments of their lives. That experience taught me that grief is not just one emotion. It can include sadness, anger, guilt, numbness, relief, confusion, love, fear, and moments that are difficult to explain. It also taught me that people often need space to be honest about what they are feeling without being told how they “should” grieve or how quickly they should move forward. Because of this, I approach therapy with patience, compassion, and respect for each client’s unique process. Whether you are grieving a loss, caring for someone you love, adjusting to a major change, or trying to reconnect with yourself, my goal is to help you feel supported as you move through it.
Clients Who Often Work Well With Me
- Adults navigating grief, loss, death, illness, or major life changes
- Individuals who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure how to process a painful experience
- Clients supporting a loved one through illness, caregiving, hospice, or end-of-life care
- Adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, emotional heaviness, or feeling stuck
- People navigating identity exploration, relationship changes, career stress, or life transitions
- Clients who want therapy to feel down-to-earth, honest, compassionate, and nonjudgmental
- Individuals who appreciate a therapist who can sit with difficult emotions without rushing them
- Adults who want support managing life’s challenges while also feeling seen, heard, and respected
Interested in Working With Casey?
Our Office
Location
3100F Mountain Rd. Pasadena, MD 21122
Phone Number
410-841-9647
intake@turningstonecounseling.com