URBAN INSIGHT, pllc

Urban Insight, PLLC provides modern, depth-oriented, and culturally responsive psychotherapy for self-aware adults in search of purpose, restoration, and optimization. Our clients are high-functioning, capable people who come to us when their hidden suffering becomes too heavy to carry alone.

Cory Cascalheira, PhD - Psychologist in Seattle

mEET YOUR PROVIDER

I help capable people feel fully alive again. You may be successful on the outside yet still feel anxious and disconnected. Perhaps you are stuck in painful patterns or uncertain about who you are beneath the roles you carry. You likely have accomplished remarkable things, but something still feels missing. Maybe you've spent years taking care of others while neglecting yourself. Perhaps you are queer, you’ve come out, but things haven’t gotten better. By creating a space where you can better understand yourself, we will improve your relationships to build a life that feels more authentic, meaningful, and aligned with your values.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and grounded in evidence-based practices. Together, we'll explore the experiences, relationships, and systems that have shaped your life while identifying practical ways to move forward. I work with adults from diverse backgrounds and am LGBTQ+ affirming.

When you work with me, you can expect a collaborative relationship built on trust, curiosity, and accountability. I assume you are ready to start where you are using what you have, and that often means getting uncomfortable in service of getting better. When hidden suffering becomes too heavy to carry alone, therapy can offer a path forward.

I believe people grow through and towards relationships by becoming open to, aware of, and engaged in their lives. I believe that all people desire and deserve to flourish, and often this means becoming critically aware of the ways in which oppressive systems have disconnected, disempowered, and devalued important parts of who we are, who we love, where we come from, when we grew up, what matters to us, and how we choose to live this life.

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  • "Dr. Cascalheira creates a warm atmosphere and easily develops strong connections with clients of all backgrounds."

    “He demonstrates authenticity, compassion, and a strong skill set, allowing him to tailor each client’s care to best meet their needs and goals. Collaborative and effective, his nonjudgmental nature helps clients feel safe and supported, even when navigating challenges or past traumas. Seeking help is never easy, but working with Dr. Cascalheira truly empowers clients to make meaningful and lasting changes."

    Angie Wusler, PhD - Licensed Psychologist

  • "Dr. Cascalheira is an exceptional therapist who provides compassionate, trauma-informed, evidenced-based treatments."

    “He promotes culture and identity within the therapeutic relationship and is especially intentional about making space for folks with marginalized identities. I am always eager to refer clients to him because I know they will be in the best hands."

    Tory Durham, PhD - Licensed Psychologist

  • "Dr. Cascalheira combines his genuine warmth, clear insights, and clinical expertise..."

    “…to help clients build more authentic and fulfilling lives. He especially excels in his care and commitment to being inclusive, culturally responsive, and LGBTQ+ affirming.”

    Samantha Hellberg, PhD - Licensed Psychologist

OUR APPROACH TO THERAPY

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rEVEAL

Our clients want purpose. They come to us to delve deeper into what matters most.

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RESTORE

Our clients choose restoration. They want more than symptom relief—they want alignment.

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OPTIMIZE

Our clients seek optimization. They are brilliant people who want a psychological expert on their team.