Dr. Kristen Casey is a clinical psychologist, published author, and co-host of the Welcome to Group Therapy Podcast. Dr. Casey obtained her PsyD from Midwestern University in Glendale and completed her APA-accredited clinical internship and post-doctoral fellowship at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Her clinical training focused on health psychology, which sparked her interest in sleep, anxiety, and dedication to utilizing modalities that are rooted in science and research. Dr. Casey has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, helping those with insomnia, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and gender and sexuality exploration. Her dissertation research focused on creating a program to help healthcare graduate students reduce burnout with mindfulness, nature exposure, and self-compassion techniques. Dr. Casey is the founder and owner of a private practice and author of "Life Lessons to Master Before You Die."