Barbour Community Health Association is excited to welcome Dr. Casey Jo Cottrill, PsyD to the behavioral health team. Dr. Cottrill will work with patients at our Brandon Wellness Center. We chatted with Dr. Cottrill to learn more about her experience in the mental health field and what she hopes to offer for her patients and this community.
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself.
A: I grew up in Buckhannon, West Virginia. I earned a BA in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from West Virginia Wesleyan College, an MA in Clinical Psychology from Marshall University, and a Doctorate (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from Marshall University. Outside of work I enjoy spending the weekends with my family and dogs at the lake, reading, and traveling.
Q: What types of conditions do you treat or work with?
A: I am a generalist psychologist who is trained to treat a wide range of behavioral health conditions across the lifespan. However, while working in school-based settings I most often work with individuals to treat various forms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and health-related struggles.
Q: Who should seek your care?
A: The Brandon Wellness Center is located at Philip Barbour High School and primarily services students and staff. A unique aspect to this clinic is our ability to see patients for re-occurring outpatient therapy appointments as well as walk-in behavioral health crisis support. I encourage any student or staff member who is looking to make a change in how they interact with and experience their world to stop by the clinic and see if therapy might be the right fit for you.
Q: What are some of your strengths as a doctor that impact your treatment and interactions with patients?
A: I take a patient-centered, collaborative approach in therapy. I have found that this empowers patients and engages them actively in treatment. I often begin our therapy work by teaching patients about the science or theory underlying their condition so they can best understand how and why their treatment plan will be effective. Interactive skills training is often foundational to my treatment plans so that patients leave their sessions confident in their ability to make meaningful changes within their life. I am passionate about advocating for my patients within their school system, medical care, parent-child relationships, etc, and facilitating my patients learning to do the same themselves.
Q: Describe yourself/your professional style in 3 words.
A: Collaborative, engaging, and dynamic.
Q: Anything else that you would like potential patients to know about you?
A: I love seeing patients grow in their confidence to make meaningful changes in their lives and am looking forward to continuing to provide services at the Brandon Wellness Center!
We are looking forward to having Dr. Cottrill share her talents with our team and patients! Students can see Dr. Cottrill at our Brandon Wellness Center located in Phillip Barbour High School.
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