Location
Offers online therapy
Teletherapy is offered if in-person is not feasible due to exposure to COVID, showing symptoms of COVID, or any other medical illness.
About
I work with children and adolescents, providing services for neuropsychological evaluations for neurodevelopmental disorders (i.e., ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders, such as dyslexia) and psychotherapy for trauma, depression, anxiety, behavioral difficulties, and more. I utilize Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) to inform a highly individualized and integrated approach tailored to each child's needs that teaches healthy coping skills (i.e., effective communication skills, relaxation techniques) to replace unhealthy coping skills (i.e., shutting down, screaming) helping them feel in control over their behaviors and feelings.
Pediatric neuropsychological assessments are helpful in understanding emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and/or academic difficulties and can help in identifying specific treatment recommendations. Psychotherapy for mood-related disorders often focuses on identifying, challenging, and changing negative thought patterns that have become ingrained.
With medical treatment, the best outcome is when an illness is cured. The goal of therapy is not to "cure" or "fix" your child. Mental health or other psychological distresses are not diseases. Therapy is a guiding tool to help your child cope with the difficulties they are experiencing. It won’t fix them because they were never broken.
Call or Email Dr. Gabriela Olavarrieta for a free 15 minute consultation now - (775) 402-8273
Finances
Pay By:
American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
I do not directly work with insurance companies. Please call or email to discuss fee.
Email me or call (775) 402-8273 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 11 Years
- License: Nevada / PY1052
- School: University of San Francisco
- Year Graduated: 2020
Additional Credentials
- Degree: New York University / Master of Arts (MA)
- Year graduated: 2015
- Degree: University of San Francisco / Master of Science (MS)
- Year graduated: 2017
Location
Offers online therapy
Specialties
- Testing and Evaluation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Emotional Disturbance
Issues
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Education and Learning Disabilities
- Family Conflict
- Peer Relationships
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
Mental Health
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Mood Disorders
Client Focus
Age
- Teen
- Preteen
- Children (6 to 10)
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Individuals
- Family
Last Modified: 23 Jan 2023
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