About Dr. Noel Casiano:
Dr. Noel Casiano, was born and raised in the city of Hartford, CT. A graduate from Hartford Public High School who then went on to get his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology with a minor in Criminal Justice from Central Connecticut State University. Dr. Casiano then obtained a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy also from Central Connecticut State University and is Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with the State of CT. Dr. Casiano then obtained a Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology from California Southern University. Dr. Casiano is a clinical fellow with the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and an AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Dr. Casiano is also the chair for the AAMFT National Trauma Interest Network. Dr. Casiano is also a member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
Dr. Casiano has extensive professional experience in systemic treatment approaches to marital and couple’s therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy. Dr. Casiano utilizes treatment modalities such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy approach to working with individuals, couples, and families. Types of problems addressed include: Marital and Pre-marital Education, relationship problems, parent-child problems, substance abuse, anxiety, adjustment problems, depression, trauma and abuse, attachment issues, fatherhood engagement and men's issues. Dr. Casiano has a Brain Story Neuroscience Certification from the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. Also, Dr. Casiano is completing a certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) from the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas. Most importantly, Dr. Casiano is called to serve his community in order to provide leadership in mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Dr. Casiano has over 15 years of professional experience with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families as a Social Worker and Social Work Supervisor. Dr. Casiano also provided clinical outpatient services for Wheeler Clinic, Inc in their Plainville and Hartford Office. Dr. Casiano is also the Clinical Director for the Pastoral Counseling Center at House of Restoration Church in Hartford, CT. Dr. Casiano is currently an adjunct professor for Central Connecticut State University’s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program. Dr. Casiano is assigned to teach Human Development, Dysfunctional Family Processes, Gender and Cultural Dimensions, School Mental Health Practicum and Systems Perspective on Mental Disorders. Dr. Casiano served as the Executive Director for Youth Challenge of Connecticut, Inc. where he directed administrative and clinical services for individuals who struggle with life controlling problems in substance abuse and addictions. Dr. Casiano is the Director of Research and Quality Assurance for Youth Challenge of CT, Inc. Also, Dr. Casiano is Research Consultant for the Ana Grace Project and Klingberg Family Center's School Based Clinical Services serving the Consolidated School District of New Britain.
Currently, Dr. Casiano is the Clinical Director for Catholic Charities' Institute for the Hispanic Family in Hartford, CT. He oversees and manages all clinical and operational components of the Institute's Child Guidance Clinic, Adult Behavioral Health Clinic and the Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient (IOP) clinical services.
Dr. Casiano has extensive professional experience in systemic treatment approaches to marital and couple’s therapy, family therapy, group therapy, and individual therapy. Dr. Casiano utilizes treatment modalities such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy approach to working with individuals, couples, and families. Types of problems addressed include: Marital and Pre-marital Education, relationship problems, parent-child problems, substance abuse, anxiety, adjustment problems, depression, trauma and abuse, attachment issues, fatherhood engagement and men's issues. Dr. Casiano has a Brain Story Neuroscience Certification from the Alberta Family Wellness Initiative. Also, Dr. Casiano is completing a certification in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) from the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas. Most importantly, Dr. Casiano is called to serve his community in order to provide leadership in mental health and substance abuse treatment services.
Dr. Casiano has over 15 years of professional experience with the State of Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families as a Social Worker and Social Work Supervisor. Dr. Casiano also provided clinical outpatient services for Wheeler Clinic, Inc in their Plainville and Hartford Office. Dr. Casiano is also the Clinical Director for the Pastoral Counseling Center at House of Restoration Church in Hartford, CT. Dr. Casiano is currently an adjunct professor for Central Connecticut State University’s Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) Program. Dr. Casiano is assigned to teach Human Development, Dysfunctional Family Processes, Gender and Cultural Dimensions, School Mental Health Practicum and Systems Perspective on Mental Disorders. Dr. Casiano served as the Executive Director for Youth Challenge of Connecticut, Inc. where he directed administrative and clinical services for individuals who struggle with life controlling problems in substance abuse and addictions. Dr. Casiano is the Director of Research and Quality Assurance for Youth Challenge of CT, Inc. Also, Dr. Casiano is Research Consultant for the Ana Grace Project and Klingberg Family Center's School Based Clinical Services serving the Consolidated School District of New Britain.
Currently, Dr. Casiano is the Clinical Director for Catholic Charities' Institute for the Hispanic Family in Hartford, CT. He oversees and manages all clinical and operational components of the Institute's Child Guidance Clinic, Adult Behavioral Health Clinic and the Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient (IOP) clinical services.
- CEO of Casiano Clinical Services, LLC
- Clinical Director of Catholic Charities, Institute for the Hispanic Family
- Director of Research & Development for the Ana Grace Project School Based Clinical Services.
- Adjunct Professor for Central Connecticut State University's Marriage and Family Therapy Program.
- Director of Research and Quality Assurance for Youth Challenge of CT, Inc.
- Clinical Director of the HRC Pastoral Counseling Center.
- Steering Committee Member of the Charis Network of Christian Counselors for the Urban Alliance.
- Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) and CT Association of Marriage and Family Therapy (CTAMFT).
- AAMFT Approved Supervisor.
- Chair of the AAMFT National Trauma Interest Network
- Clinical Member of the American Psychological Association (APA).
- Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) Phase 1 Certification (Child Trauma Academy-Houstin, TX)
- Brain Story Neuroscience Certification - Alberta Family Wellness Initiative.
- State of CT Official Citation for Excellence in the Treatment of Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders.
- Completed my Doctorate Practicum/Internship at the Albert J. Solnit Center-South/Riverview Psychiatric Hospital for Children.
- Southside Institution Neighborhood Alliance (SINA) Neighborhood Service Award recipient for outstanding service in the city of Hartford.
- Received the UCONN’s Dr. Julio Morales Award for Exemplary Human Service Leadership & Practice.
- Previous Co-Chair of the Hartford Fatherhood Engagement Leadership Team (FELT) and a member of the Statewide Fatherhood Engagement Community of Practice.
- Featured Speaker at several conferences and workshops on topics in Psychology, Marriage and Family, Neuroscience and substance abuse related topics.
