Every Emotion Deserves

A Brushstroke

Creating Space for Growth, Connection, and Expression

You don’t have to stay stuck in survival mode…

You may be feeling overwhelmed, constantly on edge, or disconnected from yourself and others, especially after experiencing trauma or working in a high-stress role. These responses are not a personal failure, but a common and understandable reaction to what you’ve been through.

Therapy can provide a space to process these experiences, build effective coping strategies, and begin to feel more grounded and in control again. When you’re ready, the next step is simple: start with a free consultation to see if this feels like the right fit for you.

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Meet the Team

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Casey Frederick

MA, LCPC, LCPAT, LPC, ATR-BC

Offering Virtual Services in Maryland & Pennsylvania

Meet Casey
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Christlyn McCaskill

MA, LCPC, LCPAT, ATR-BC

Offering Virtual Services in Maryland

Meet Chris
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Two Therapists

One Shared Vision

Create and Connect Art Therapy and Counseling LLC is a practice built on a foundation of shared experience and purpose. The founders, Christlyn McCaskill, a Navy Veteran, and Casey Frederick, an Army Veteran-Reservist Spouse, met while interning at a military hospital during their art therapy graduate program at George Washington University.

Their friendship grew from a shared love of watercolor, the color blue, Bob Ross, Van Gogh, and mandalas, symbols of calm, expression, and transformation that now inspire their work.

Recognizing their shared passion for helping trauma survivors, they were inspired to build a practice dedicated to providing a safe, unique, and compassionate therapeutic experience where clients can explore, heal, and grow through both traditional counseling and the expressive power of art therapy.

Casey and Chris are so excited to create, connect, and walk alongside you on your path toward healing.

  • "Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"

    -Pablo Picasso

  • "What I seek is within, the images are my maps"

    -Pat B. Allen

  • "What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?"

    -Vincent VanGogh

  • "It is an act of bravery to feel your feelings"

    -Gayle Forman

Our Services

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Counseling

We offer evidence-based, compassionate talk therapy to help you explore emotions, build insight, and create meaningful change in a safe, supportive space.

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Art Therapy

Through creative expression, we help you access emotions beyond words, using art as a pathway to healing, reflection, and self-discovery.

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Clinical Supervision & Consultation

We provide supportive, growth-oriented supervision and consultation for emerging and seasoned clinicians seeking to deepen their clinical skill and confidence.

Let's grow

INN with Select Insurance Companies

Private Pay and Superbills available

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