Dr. Cassandra Arbuckle-Washington, PsyD, is a postdoctoral resident who works primarily with adolescents and young adults from a dialectical behavioral therapy lens, with a focus on teaching skills for emotional regulation, emotion management, and developing healthier relationships as well as resilience. At the heart of Dr. Arbuckle-Washington’s practice is the conviction that therapy must honor the client’s roots, weaving cultural empowerment and self-advocacy into a collaborative, client-centered healing space.
Inspiration
Dr. Arbuckle-Washington’s inspiration to become a psychologist grew from a lifelong curiosity about human behavior and wondering about the unique reasoning behind every action. This innate curiosity turned into a purposeful calling that inspired her to dedicate her life to understanding, honoring, and healing human behavior.
Education
Dr. Arbuckle-Washington holds a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from Northern Arizona University. She recently completed an APA-accredited internship in rural New Mexico at the New Mexico Behavioral Health Institute Long Term Care, where she worked closely with nurses, speech therapists, dietary staff, social workers, activity staff, and psychiatrists to support the aging population, in addition to those experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline.
Professional History
Over the last six years, the training Dr. Arbuckle-Washington has received has allowed her to consistently deliver comprehensive psychological services to children, adolescents, and adults. She has worked across a wide variety of settings, including juvenile justice facilities, private practices, state hospitals, and long-term care environments. In addition to running group therapy sessions, she has shared her practical experience as a guest on a podcast focused on mental health and aging.
Personal Interests
When she is not seeing clients, Dr. Arbuckle-Washington enjoys hiking, going to the gym, yoga, traveling, taking her dog Teddy on a walk, and spending time with friends and family.