Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
26 years
What is your primary product or service?
Holistic and therapeutic services
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
Prior to opening CASA I had been employed by area social services and mental health agencies - and decided to work in private setting to afford clients confidentiality and more specialized services
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Therapy
CASA's staff offers therapy in the following areas:
Intensive individual therapy to explore the deep unconscious process via dream work, the use of metaphor, and the discovery of archetypes in daily life.
In-depth work to explore issue of separation, loss, and grief.
Therapeutic services for victims of sexual abuse, sexual assault, their families and significant others.
Therapy for adult couples to explore relationship issues.
Education
CASA's staff provides a variety of education programs to the community, agencies, groups, and organizations. Workshops, seminars, and public speaking are provided on the following topics:
Sexual abuse of children - recognition of the signs of sexual abuse in children and working with victims and their families.
Sexual assault - working with victims of rape and other types of sexual assault.
Adult survivors of sexual abuse - understanding the dynamics of this population of people and possible ways of working with them in a therapeutic milieu.
Dream work - understanding the sacred language of dreams.
Archetypes and metaphors in daily life - understanding archetypal symbols in daily life.
Instinctual Woman Seminars - recognizing and getting in touch with our Wild Woman selves.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
One
What type of payments do you accept?
Cash, check, and insurance payments
Which areas do you service?
Central Illinois
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
CASA is a self owned and operated business
What are your hours of operation?
Clients are seen by appointment only.