Dr. Mae Casanova (she/her) is a licensed clinical psychologist with 15+ years of experience in trauma-focused care, clinical supervision, and program leadership. She received her Bachelors (BA) in Marketing, minor in Psychology, as well as Master’s (MS) in Clinical Psychology from California Lutheran University, her Doctoral (PsyD) degree in Clinical Psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology and just recently completed another Master’s (MA) in Gender, Spirituality and Social Justice from the California Institute of Integral Studies.

She has held leadership roles in treatment at the RTC, PHP and IOP levels of care, supporting multidisciplinary teams and ensuring quality, trauma-informed treatment. Her approach integrates EMDR, IFS, somatic practices, and deep relational work. As a supervisor and consultant, Dr. Mae supports therapists in cultivating ethical, anti-oppressive, and embodied practices. Rooted in liberation and decolonized frameworks, her work honors the mind-body connection and the societal contexts shaping women’s and gender expansive folks’ experiences. She believes healing is a sacred, nonlinear journey and is committed to creating spaces where clients can reconnect with themselves, their power, and each other. In her work as owner of growgood psychology, she continues to champion feminist, inclusive, and holistic approaches to therapy, leadership, and systemic change.