Kasie White

LMSW-C, CCTP & Co-Owner

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Licensed Master Social Worker - Clinical

Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), IFS trained, EMDR trained, Clinical Therapist and Community Advocate

My Therapeutic Approach

My work is grounded in CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, and Strength Based Therapy. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I integrate a wide range of evidence-based modalities. This integrative model allows me to tailor each session to the client’s unique needs, goals, and strengths.

My Commitment

Lifelong learning is central to my practice. I prioritize staying current in trauma treatments, dissociative disorders, and neuroscience to ensure patients receive the most informed and compassionate care possible. I am also deeply committed to community advocacy. I have actively served on various boards across Genesee County and continue to advocate for equitable access to basic needs and healthcare—especially for those whose voices are too often overlooked.

With more than 13 years of experience teaching at the university level, I bring a blend of clinical expertise, leadership, and education to the work I do.

I believe that healing is both an individual and collective act—and that when we learn to practice the PAUSE, we create space to begin again with strength, clarity, and intention.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional with a deep passion for empowering individuals, families, and communities. I hold social work degrees from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, and I bring more than 20 years of experience in trauma treatment and response, crisis care, housing and homelessness, medical social work, human trafficking, sex therapy, LGBTQIA+ advocacy, and youth services.

In 2018, I co-founded Living in the Pause, Counseling and Consulting with my colleague and friend, Laura Macias, LMSW-C. The practice is dedicated to supporting therapists, first responders, and other helping professionals in their healing journey, along with those whose lives have been impacted by trauma, PTSD, substance use, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, dissociation, sexual violence, domestic violence and related life challenges.

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Clinical Specialties

  • I specialize in individual therapy for clients aged 15 and older, supporting those navigating trauma, sex-related challenges, anxiety, depression, identity-related concerns, life transitions, and acute stress. I have an intentional focus on first responders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and helping professionals, women’s issues, and those affected by addiction. My approach provides a secure, nonjudgmental space to foster insight, resilience, and personal growth.

  • My work is grounded in CBT, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic practices, and Strength Based Therapy. As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), I integrate a wide range of evidence-based modalities, including:

    • Life Coaching

    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

    • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    • Compassion-Focused Therapy

    • Culturally Sensitive and Emotionally Focused approaches

    • Interpersonal Therapy

    • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    • Motivational Interviewing

    • Person-Centered Therapy

    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

    • Strength-Based Therapy

    • Trauma-Focused Interventions

    This integrative model allows me to tailor each session to the client’s unique needs, goals, and strengths.

  • In 2018, I co-founded Living in the PAUSE, Counseling and Consulting, a practice dedicated to trauma-informed care for therapists, first responders, and individuals navigating PTSD, anxiety, grief, dissociation, sexual violence, domestic violence and related life challenges.

Education, Work Experience & Certifications

  • Master’s degree from Michigan State University in Clinical Social Work Graduated in 2011 with Honors.

    Bachelor degree from University of Michigan-Flint in Social Work- Graduated in 2006 with Honors

  • Licensed as an LMSW-Clinical

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) in 2020 and currently hold this certification.

    I am EMDR trained in 2022.