Couples Counseling Therapists in Las Vegas, NV

I believe we all have life traumas, big and small, and that those traumas affect how we respond to the world around us. I’m a trauma-informed therapist and I focus a lot on self-care as a way to heal. I want you to develop a strong sense of self and become more aware of things that make you the unique, valuable person you are. When you work with me, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to overcome the barriers that keep you from managing stress and navigating relationships the way you want.

All individuals, couples , and families face challenges. Some are predictable and some are untimely such as separation/divorce or the death of a loved one. Let me assist you, your relationship , and your family with life's expected and sudden transitions. My therapeutic approach is to provide insight and awareness through practical feedback to help clients effectively address life's challenges. I am committed to fostering a supportive and confidential therapeutic experience that allows for open communication, improved understanding, and meaningful change.

If you or a family member are facing issues with gender or sexuality, I am here to offer a non-judgmental, safe, and empathetic space to help you explore this. My goal for you is to allow acceptance of yourself or acceptance within your family. I work with a variety of issues within sexual and gender minority clients including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflict. I particularly enjoy working with adolescents. However, I have experience working with clients of all ages.

Serving Nevada AND Colorado. You may view available appointment times and book online by clicking on the "website" button on the left side of this page. Now seeing clients via telehealth. Don't settle for just getting by. Invest in YOU! We are focused on providing warm and caring counseling and psychotherapy for a variety of concerns. We specialize in helping people recover from the effects of trauma, anxiety OCD, and depression. We also specialize in relationship issues. Adults and adolescents are welcome.

I am here to help all clients that are ready to experience healing for themselves or their relationships with practical, understandable, and reasonable approaches to marital or relationship conflict, self-esteem issues, or life adjustment issues.

During times of difficulty, we tend to seek comfort and support at the hand of loved ones. Often, however, our relationships seem to be a significant source of hardship & pain. Our response to hurt only widens the gap in communication, understanding, and sense of connection. I am trained to help couples who desire a secure relationship navigate through the hardship, the pain, the miscommunication, and the loneliness. Together, we learn & practice ways of interacting that connect couples in meaningful ways in order to build the kind of foundation that a relationship needs to thrive.

Are you demoralized, frustrated, or angry? Do you feel as though nobody cares or even understands what you're going through? Life doesn't have to be that way for you, I am here to help. I specialize in helping clients overcome relationship issues, anxiety, anger management, and depression. I also have a special focus on PTSD and trauma.

My Passion is to provide clients with a safe environment to allow each the opportunity to embark on a journey of self-understanding, healing from traumas, and developing new coping and relational skills. I use various counseling theories based on your individual needs to empower you to achieve your own unique goals. We will work together to identify coping strategies and thoughts that have kept you "stuck" and resolve/heal issues that may have kept you from being who you were meant to be so you can Live a Happy and fulfilling life. Now accepting United Health Care, BCBS, Anthem and The VA (Veterans Administration).

We all have the potential to grow and to achieve happiness and fulfillment in our lives. Sometimes this is not always an easy process. Life is full of challenges and some of them can be debilitating, impairing our ability to function. Regardless of whether you are experiencing a crisis (traumatic experience, relationship distress, divorce, grief) or desperately trying to change an old pattern of behavior, I am here to listen. I want to help you succeed and break free of whatever it may be causing you pain and suffering. Pain is inevitable suffering is not! Using evidence based techniques I assist clients to reach their best self.

**Telehealth only. At this time my practice is limited to patients that have been seen in office within the past 18 months. However, I have three wonderful colleagues working in my office who are accepting new patients.** I believe that human beings have an incredible capacity to adapt to extremely difficult situations, but sometimes old coping strategies do not work in new situations. This is particularly true with adults suffering from symptoms related to childhood trauma, and those who have had to "mask" due to neurodivergent experience. Using evidenced based treatment, I work with adults and couples to create their best lives.

I have been been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Nevada since 1992. I hold the ACSW certification (Academy of Certified Social Workers), and the DCSW (The Diplomate in Clinical Social Work). Working in the Mental Health field since October of 1980. 38 years of experience in psychotherapy, which has included writing many programs especially for Groups which included Anger, Stress, Bipolar, Couples and most recently since 2006 for Pathological Gambling. I am well skilled and versed in using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and has a strong evidence base and practice knowledge in using REBT, Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy.

The process of change can be a difficult one. There are many obstacles you can expect to encounter in trying to change. Finding the right therapist to help guide you through this process and having a good therapeutic relationship is one of the most key components to change. I am devoted to creating a very genuine, safe, comfortable, empathetic and understanding environment for my clients.

I am Marriage and Family Therapist student intern who is passionate about working with individuals, couples , and families who want to explore ways to deepen their self-awareness and discover their resiliency. I am welcoming of any client and situation. I value you as the expert on your life and work to create a safe place to share what you are hoping for from therapy. I am affirming of individuals of all ages, races, sexual orientations, and genders. I provide a safe and welcoming space where your voice is heard with respect and a non judgmental approach.

Therapy can help when life becomes overwhelming, when we are experiencing stressful transitions, when we are stuck and unable to move through hurts or injuries in relationships which once brought us love and security. If we feel sadness, fear, depression or anxiety which are preventing us from living the life we want or when unforeseen trauma, divorce, or family conflict adversely affect our children, therapy can help find ways to resolve the barriers to achieve a healthier outcome. My approach is gentle, empathetic but direct. I work with clients at their pace to discover the best outcome for themselves.

You've experienced some tough stuff in your life, even traumatic things. It's left your body feeling on edge and emotionally you struggle with guilt, fear, anger, sadness, anxiety, isolation and self doubt. You're tired of your past showing up in your day to day and you just want to find some peace and freedom from the fear and pain. As a trauma, anxiety, and relationship expert, I help adults understand their pain and heal for good so that they can truly enjoy their lives, not just "cope". It's been said that the last thing a human being will give up is their suffering. Are you ready to give up in a good way? If so, I'm your gal!

My approach is one that is supportive and validating. It is important to me that my clients feel heard and understood at all times. I enjoy working with older adolescents and young adults around identity, anxiety, coping skills, communication, and life stressors. I also have a strong interest in perinatal mental health and supporting women and their partners during this new season of life, life transitions, career changes, relationship stressors, managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress management, infidelity, and parenting.

Traumatic experiences impact all aspects of our life, career and relationships and can make every decision feel overwhelming. I practice from a strengths-based approach with my clients, and I consider myself straight forward, empathetic, and supportive. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults, focusing on a variety of issues in addition to trauma; such as anxiety-related disorders, depression, life transitions, adjustment to illness, relationship issues and self-esteem. I use a multi-faceted approach to therapy, including humor!