About
At Calm Shores Counseling, we are dedicated to helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges with compassion, understanding, and care. Our mission is to provide a calming and supportive space where healing and growth can flourish. Whether you're seeking guidance for yourself or your loved ones, we are here to help you find balance and emotional well-being through personalized mental health services.
About Calm Shores
At Calm Shores Counseling, we believe in creating a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and and their families can heal and grow. Located in Ocean County & offering services across NJ, our mission is to empower individuals to face life’s challenges with resilience and to foster emotional well-being.
In addition to individual therapy, we offer Sand Play Therapy, a unique and powerful therapeutic intervention that brings creativity into the healing process. Whether you're seeking support for your child or looking to improve your own mental health, Calm Shores Counseling is here to guide you toward a more peaceful and balanced life.
Casey Kaighn, MS, LPC
Casey Smith, owner and therapist at Calm Shores Counseling, is a passionate mental health professional committed to helping others find inner strength and well-being. With a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Monmouth University and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Casey offers holistic care and specializes in Sand Play Therapy for children and adolescents. Her extensive experience spans special education, higher education, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention. She is a certified Grief-Informed Professional (CGP) as well as certified in Child & Adolescent Trauma (CATP). She is also pursuing certifications in ADHD Clinical Services (ADHD-CCSP), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (C-DBT), and Integrative Mental Health (CIMHP) to further enhance her therapeutic expertise.
Beyond her work at Calm Shores, Casey is dedicated to promoting mental wellness in youth and families, particularly in school-based settings. In her free time, she enjoys crafting, pilates, and spending time with her corgi, Decker. Casey finds joy in life’s simple pleasures—whether it’s hiking, making homemade pizza, or relaxing with her favorite shows. She brings this same warmth and care to each of her clients, guiding them toward healing and personal growth.
