At the Hillsides Center of Excellence, we support teams in building cultures of wellness and resilience. Our interactive trainings, offered virtually or in person, provide practical, human-centered tools that support connection, growth, and well-being in everyday life.

Casey is a nationally certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) Trainer who partners with clinicians and organizations across the United States and Canada to strengthen trauma-informed, evidence-based care. She is passionate about helping professionals build confidence, clinical excellence, and meaningful impact for the children, youth, and families they serve.

After becoming a certified TF-CBT therapist and later advancing to a Train-the-Supervisor role, Casey was selected in 2025 for a competitive Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration-funded initiative through the National Child Traumatic Stress Network in partnership with the TF-CBT developers. She now trains, coaches, and supports clinicians in building trauma-responsive practices that foster healing and resilience.

Casey holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Fort Lewis College and a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.

Samira is driven by a lifelong desire to make a meaningful impact that empowers confidence and activates potential in others.

As Hillsides’ Senior Director of Professional Development, she leads a team responsible for managing compliance training, agency initiatives, and enhancement training, ensuring that Hillsides staff remain connected to the mission and in-tune with leading industry practices.

Samira’s career took root as a clinical therapist, a role she assumed in 2004, and she still maintains a private practice today, ensuring that her connection to clinical work remains strong.

Samira holds a master’s in social work from the University of Southern California.