Motivational Interviewing Therapists in 89509

I am a Nevada licensed clinical social worker as well as a Nevada licensed clinical drug and alcohol counselor with 30 years of experience. Therapy can involve harm reduction or strictly abstinent-based approaches. Clinical interventions are offered in individual sessions. Emphasis for all treatment interventions is on the importance of creating a plan of care, based on close collaboration with the client. I assist my client in articulating what life area is needing change and to be clear on what the goal would be for that desired change.

Therapy can be a decisive step toward greater contentment and joy in life but often we are in the greatest emotional pain when we decide to go. I offer a welcoming space for you to discuss the challenges in your life and my goal is to support your well-being and healing.

I have experience in treating persons with Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar, Major Depressive Disorder, Thought Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Personality Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as many others. I work with a very diverse population including children & adults.

My goal for each client is to help them get un-stuck. Whether you are a teenager struggling with self-esteem and depression, an adult struggling with anxiety and negative self-talk seeping in from past relationships, or a family struggling with parenting issues, poor communication, problem behaviors, and environmental stressors, I believe my background and training are well suited to assist in positively affecting change. I have experience as both an inpatient and outpatient therapist and feel the combination of these two worlds gives me a unique set of skills to serve you.

Life can feel like a juggling act and it’s a lot sometimes. From relationships, employment, children, school, finances, and everything else in between, life can be stressful! This can lead to feelings of confusion, irritability, depression, anxiety and many more difficult emotions. With everything in life, stress can be a significant factor that is stopping you from achieving the life you want. Stress can impact our entire health: mind, body and spirit. Life is happening and lets work on getting you back on track, working on your goals and creating the life you want.

Accepting new clients! My clients are people of all ages struggling with addiction, trauma, and other stressors that disrupt their lives. When we are exposed to traumatic events, our emotions can feel overwhelming, painful, and confusing. So often life can begin to unravel as we try to find anything to help us cope when things feel unmanageable. In our work together, I will honor the creative strategies you’ve developed to survive and assist you in exploring how you can begin to truly thrive.

My primary focus has been to help clients that are struggling with trauma, depression, and anxiety. I believe that when clients are provided a safe environment, they are freed to work on issues that hold them back from living their best life.

You come first in therapy. I’m just here to help. When we learn to be honest with ourselves, life is happier, problems are solvable, and relationships are easier. I prefer a direct approach because self-exploration requires clear reflection. I’m also patient because sometimes it takes a few tries to get to where we want to be.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (10808-C) in the state of Nevada. I specialize in working with clients with eating disorders, body image concerns, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship dynamics, and life transitions.

My clients are ready to work on what’s causing them discomfort in life. Some may have trouble with making big decisions. Others may just want to shift the way they feel. All want to find peace and comfort in every day life.

"Making the decision to be vulnerable takes courage. I embrace supporting others with compassion while working collaboratively to create change, mindful that redefining and moving through life can be daunting. Struggling with substance abuse, trauma, mood, relationships, or life's adjustments, each individual, couple, and family is treated with kindness and respect. Being defined by life circumstances and changing this worldview is possible with support. Holistically, each one of us is unique and no one truly experiences life like that of another. However, one commonality we all do share is the need to belong and matter. Namaste"

I'm passionate about helping people truly thrive in life, not just survive. Trauma, depression and anxiety are far too common, and can completely rob life of its joy. Hope and healing are available! Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness therapy, and trauma-focused therapy, such as EMDR and Internal Family Systems Therapy, we can get creative together to bring more joy into your life.

Sometimes, we need guidance and help through life’s unique challenges. I believe in the process of guiding you through your own personal journey, helping you identify solutions in a safe and therapeutic environment I have a warm, approachable style, balanced with a direct approach to therapy and feedback.

As a military spouse and mother of five, I'm very aware of the sacrifices military members, veterans and their families make. Many of these same experiences are shared by first responders and other individuals who experience cumulative and ongoing trauma as a result of their line of work. I specialize in providing services to military and first responders. I find myself working best in the space between brutal honesty and authentic compassion. I am passionate about what I do and believe that my passion and experience are what allow me to effectively help, helpers.

Immediate openings! I draw from a wide range of treatment methods to create your customized treatment plan to help with addiction, trauma symptoms, depression, and/or anxiety. I have specialized training and shared life experience with ADHD both as a parent and having ADHD myself. I have experience working with clients have experienced simple or complex traumas, those who identify with an LGBTQ+ identity, clients with legal concerns, as well as those with substance and alcohol abuse.

I am an integrative, and indeed, eclectic therapist, using whatever therapies I feel will help a client to overcome their problems. I am greatly informed by Gestalt Therapy, looking very much at the connection the client has with the "here and now" and with themselves. Using the relationship between myself and the client, we can explore connections and relationships, to challenge anxieties and beliefs, to find some resolution, to answer questions, and in fact, sometimes find out what those questions are.

I have been working as a Marriage and Family Therapist since September, 2016. I retired from Washoe County School District where I served as a teacher and administrator with students from pre-k through high school. I provide individual, family, and couples counseling in my private practice and I work in Carson City School District providing counseling services for students. My background includes work with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. I am interested in working with a wide variety of clients including children, adolescents, and adults and hope I can be of assistance to you and your family.

Mental health care can be as simple as having a space to voice your thoughts or can be as complex as engaging in serious trauma work. I want to offer individuals and couples the opportunity to identify strengths and solutions in a safe and comfortable environment while also alleviating any obstacles along the way.

In the midst of life and its constant changes, it is comforting, at times, to have someone to talk with. I enjoy being a light and ear for others during more challenging times. The needs we have as individuals change as we grow and it can be tough to identify the lessons that motivate us to press forward. As we and our environments continue to shift, at times we can get stuck. It takes courage to acknowledge our own reflection and seek what we need. While attempting to balance various life developments, emotionally/mentally, conquering goals may seem bleak or unattainable. Whatever those desires or stressors, I will sit with you.