Therapists in Carson City County, NV

I see our work together as a very active collaboration. From the moment we meet, we are working together to identify what we’re working toward, what has gotten in the way, and what supports and skills you need to better manage your emotional life. Whatever your current struggle is, I focus on “progress, not perfection.”

My ideal clients are those who want freedom from codependency, dependent personality traits, have experienced spiritual abuse, and are tired of feeling overwhelmed by the world and others. My ideal clients are looking for what they don't have, a person that really listens to them, listens to understand their experience, and can validate their emotional experiences.

Let’s work on creating change together- so that you can develop confidence, learn to cope with worrisome thoughts, and show yourself and others true compassion. I love collaborating with clients to identify resources and build solutions. I work with teens and adults who find it easy to show compassion to others, but struggle to show themselves the same level of kindness. They are often helpers, perfectionists, people-pleasers, highly sensitive people, and over-thinkers.

Therapy is built upon a safe and trusted relationship between the client and therapist. This is my primary goal to create that environment for your therapy journey. I believe that having someone outside of ourselves, without bias can facilitate one's healing. I provide a kind and gentle approach in order to support clients. My goal is to help clients to make lifestyle changes, and gain tools, all while gaining insight and healing towards their past and present to better their future, mental health, relationship with self, and interpersonal relationships.

In my experience, therapy can bring about real and lasting change. My approach to therapy is integrative: we will consider all the relevant biological, psychological and environmental influences upon your well-being. We will focus on the changes you want to make and help you develop the life you want to live. I have been in practice as a licensed psychologist for the past 30 years. Since 2001, I have practiced and lived in Carson City where I have raised my family. I work with individuals ages 16 to 75 years old.

Sometimes life can feel so overwhelming, and when you don’t have time or space for yourself to process, the burden can feel too big to bare. Stress, overwhelming emotions, relationship difficulties, and other life stressors can prevent us from experiencing joy and leave us feeling fearful and hopeless. Many don’t know where to start when it comes to processing difficult emotions, overcoming trauma and loss, or opening up to someone for the first time.

Is your child out of control? Tantrums? Defiance? Suspensions from school? Kristi is a supportive, honest and compassionate professional who specializes in working with children and their families to regain balance at home and school. She believes that as humans we all come to a place where we need support and guidance. Sometimes a professional with knowledge and experience in child development, attachment difficulties and the importance of play is just what you need. That's where Kristi and the staff at Journey Within can help!!

You may be here, if you are struggling to navigate your mental health and the impacts it is having on your life. For the past three years I worked with adults living with severe and chronic mental illness in rural Eastern Washington, providing supportive services to help individuals manage their symptoms, find meaningful community connections, and build lives worth living, unique to each person. I look forward to continuing this work here in Western Nevada.

My interest is in helping people make significant positive changes in their lives. We have designed an especially attractive office and now added telehealth. Not only do I provide traditional counseling and therapy for individuals of all ages and families, but I also offer services to achieve optimal performance and wellness. Whenever appropriate, these services are complimented with the use of innovative technologies. For example, since 1992 I have used EEG biofeedback for brain training to manage attention and memory difficulties, migraine headaches, head injures, addictions, pain, depression, and anxiety.

Let’s be honest. You’re not happy with your life. You feel alone, like an outcast, and not welcomed by others. Despite your efforts, nothing has been able to change and you’re not sure why. It hurts. You’re tired of feeling rejected and waiting for the good stuff of life to happen for you. Maybe you’re a parent of a teen or young adult with ADHD or autism. You see them struggle in school, friendships, & the transition to adulthood. You’re concerned they may be too isolated, spending time in their room on their devices. Sometimes things get heated and they struggle with strong emotions. You want to help them, but you’re not sure how

Currently accepting new patients. Welcome, my name is Liz and I hope I can be the one to help you through whatever hardship is currently on your plate. Congratulations on taking the first step towards getting the help you need and “no longer staying stuck in the suck”. I am more than willing to meet you where you are and help you let go of the fear. It is time to make an active change. Therapy can be intimidating to start, and I am flexible in fitting your needs. I work in partnership with you to help you not only overcome the barriers you are facing, but to rise above them.

As this quote describes, "Storms make oaks take deeper root." Taking a closer look at a difficult experience takes courage. Whether to manage a recent event, like a loss, or to address an issue that continues to impact your sense of worth, therapy can be a helpful process. I feel especially attuned to issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ruminating thoughts, grief and social anxiety. I provide a warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental approach to help you grow from your struggles, utilizing your many strengths to build resilience to heal from pain to move into kindness and love for yourself and others.

Are you tired of being on edge? Are you all too quick to anger? Are you suffering from insomnia or nightmares? Are you plagued by flashbacks or unsettling thoughts? Are you unable to experience enjoyment and contentment in your life? Do you find difficulty recognizing yourself and your behaviors? Have you talked about your experiences only to spend more time explaining your language or meaning than being understood? If this describes you, please read on because help is most definitely available.

If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or sustaining sobriety and would like to learn skills to navigate these challenges I am the right therapist for you. I can also provided court approved Drug and Alcohol Assessments as well as Level I treatment.

I am a native Nevadan--born, raised, and working in Carson City. I’ve devoted over 25 years to providing support for children and families, individuals and couples--the past six years in a clinical setting. My clients work with me to improve communication skills and interactions. While my primary focus is play therapy, I specialize in teaching parents tools for improving relationships with their children by improving communication skills and increasing patterns of empathy.

Whether your problems are big or small, simple or complex, new or chronic, I am here to work together at a pace you are comfortable to identify and meet your goals. You may have barriers to creating the life you want in the form of complicated life stressors, depression, anxiety, grief, substance use issues, PTSD or other challenges. I use an eclectic approach of behavioral and somatic therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, and Acceptance and Commitment therapy as well as Mindfulness-based, EMDR, and somatic approaches to tend to the bodily sensations that come with many mental health conditions.

Our mission is to advocate for couples, children and families with mental and behavioral health needs, To ensure that each client is provided with the means necessary to gain independence, self esteem, better coping and problem solving skills to reach their fullest potential in social and emotional growth. Life events such as parental job loss, family stress, health issues, divorce, domestic violence, frequent anger and hostility between parents, step-parenting, single parenting without support, to name only a few, can derail healthy development and create a cascade of escalating behavior problems at home and in the community.