Therapists in Reno, NV

Immediate Openings! (Telehealth only). I have spent 9+ years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and individuals on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, boundary work, communication, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and depression. I have been trained in a variety of modalities that include solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT, to name a few. I'm also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals to help with the many transitions and challenges they may face. Please call or email me today. You don't have to climb the mountain alone.
Immediate Openings! (Telehealth only). I have spent 9+ years working with children, teens, parents, couples, and individuals on a variety of issues including, but not limited to, boundary work, communication, adjustment, anxiety, trauma, relationships, and depression. I have been trained in a variety of modalities that include solution focused therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT, to name a few. I'm also passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals to help with the many transitions and challenges they may face. Please call or email me today. You don't have to climb the mountain alone.

My clients are ready to work on what’s causing their 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.
My clients are ready to work on what’s causing their 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.

Whether facing personal challenges, career shifts, or emotional wounds, my clients find a safe space to explore their journey and create meaningful growth. They want to develop healthier techniques for coping and learn to manage distressing emotions. They want to build mental resilience and thrive in the midst of change.
Whether facing personal challenges, career shifts, or emotional wounds, my clients find a safe space to explore their journey and create meaningful growth. They want to develop healthier techniques for coping and learn to manage distressing emotions. They want to build mental resilience and thrive in the midst of change.

People often come to me because they are experiencing effects of complex trauma, life and relationship stressors, caregiving, or chronic illness. I frequently work with emerging adults who are navigating the transition into adulthood, with all of its promise and challenges. Therapy is a space where we will work together to understand the stories that have made up your life to this point and the stories you would like to live out in your future. You can expect for me to meet you with curiosity and care to support your movement toward hope and meaningful change.
People often come to me because they are experiencing effects of complex trauma, life and relationship stressors, caregiving, or chronic illness. I frequently work with emerging adults who are navigating the transition into adulthood, with all of its promise and challenges. Therapy is a space where we will work together to understand the stories that have made up your life to this point and the stories you would like to live out in your future. You can expect for me to meet you with curiosity and care to support your movement toward hope and meaningful change.

Life isn’t easy, but it’s easier if someone believes in you along the way. That’s my philosophy, to partner with you, so you’re not alone with your grief, pain, anxiety, trauma, or shame. I have nearly 25 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing situations of hopelessness and helplessness such as divorce, rape, child abuse and neglect, poverty, racism, sexism, bullying, anxiety, depression, and surviving family members with mental illness. I have the greatest respect for my clients, and I view us as equal collaborators on your journey towards balance, health and peace.
Life isn’t easy, but it’s easier if someone believes in you along the way. That’s my philosophy, to partner with you, so you’re not alone with your grief, pain, anxiety, trauma, or shame. I have nearly 25 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults facing situations of hopelessness and helplessness such as divorce, rape, child abuse and neglect, poverty, racism, sexism, bullying, anxiety, depression, and surviving family members with mental illness. I have the greatest respect for my clients, and I view us as equal collaborators on your journey towards balance, health and peace.

Choosing a therapist that you connect with is often the most important ingredient to successful therapy. It can be daunting to find the right fit and scary to expose yourself. To foster our therapeutic relationship, I will strive to create a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences. The core of my relational style is authentic and warm, and I will adapt to your personality and pace, so you feel supported rather than pushed. I seek to assist individuals, couples, and families in achieving deeper, more fulfilled relationships and connections with both themselves and the people around them.
Choosing a therapist that you connect with is often the most important ingredient to successful therapy. It can be daunting to find the right fit and scary to expose yourself. To foster our therapeutic relationship, I will strive to create a safe space to explore your thoughts, emotions, relationships, and experiences. The core of my relational style is authentic and warm, and I will adapt to your personality and pace, so you feel supported rather than pushed. I seek to assist individuals, couples, and families in achieving deeper, more fulfilled relationships and connections with both themselves and the people around them.

Celia Zisman
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LCADC, PMH-C
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Reno, NV 89502
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome to my page and thank you for giving me the privilege of your consideration. I have specific expertise in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobic Disorders, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and eating disorders. I also am highly skilled in working with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, life stressors/transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. I have certification in substance use disorder counseling, PMADS, DBT, Cinema Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I also recently completed Phase 1 Brainspotting for trauma and utilize an attachment lens to explore our unhealed wounds that continue to hurt us and others in our lives.
Welcome to my page and thank you for giving me the privilege of your consideration. I have specific expertise in Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Phobic Disorders, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and eating disorders. I also am highly skilled in working with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, life stressors/transitions, and interpersonal dynamics. I have certification in substance use disorder counseling, PMADS, DBT, Cinema Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. I also recently completed Phase 1 Brainspotting for trauma and utilize an attachment lens to explore our unhealed wounds that continue to hurt us and others in our lives.

Accepting NEW clients NOW! Life is hard. It can feel like every day just brings a new or different challenge, and it is common to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stressed, and alone. Finding a space for yourself - a space where you feel heard, understood, and validated - is so important. I use an integrative, client-centered approach, tailored to the unique needs of each individual I meet with. Whatever you are struggling with, you do not need to face it alone.
Accepting NEW clients NOW! Life is hard. It can feel like every day just brings a new or different challenge, and it is common to find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, stressed, and alone. Finding a space for yourself - a space where you feel heard, understood, and validated - is so important. I use an integrative, client-centered approach, tailored to the unique needs of each individual I meet with. Whatever you are struggling with, you do not need to face it alone.

I offer a warm and empathetic environment where we will focus on your goals and needs. As we build rapport and establish your counseling goals, I will gently challenge you to get where you want to go. Sessions are goal oriented and directive.
I offer a warm and empathetic environment where we will focus on your goals and needs. As we build rapport and establish your counseling goals, I will gently challenge you to get where you want to go. Sessions are goal oriented and directive.

Life, with all its beauty, is filled with adversity. Clients I work with feel overwhelmed, like a failure, stuck, and unsure of how to manage all of life's demands. The clients I support are dealing with issues at work, school, in their relationships, or struggling with past traumas. I offer a space for clients to explore, reflect, and build practical skills to handle symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.
Life, with all its beauty, is filled with adversity. Clients I work with feel overwhelmed, like a failure, stuck, and unsure of how to manage all of life's demands. The clients I support are dealing with issues at work, school, in their relationships, or struggling with past traumas. I offer a space for clients to explore, reflect, and build practical skills to handle symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, or trauma.

Nichole Maxwell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, CPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reno, NV 89521
Accepting New Clients. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to provide an array of supports to clients with concerns with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, marital issues, family conflict, as well as many stresses from day to day life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will work to enhance your ability to explore solutions versus focusing on problems.
Accepting New Clients. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to provide an array of supports to clients with concerns with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, marital issues, family conflict, as well as many stresses from day to day life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will work to enhance your ability to explore solutions versus focusing on problems.
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Judith Mathews
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Reno, NV 89509
Not accepting new clients
Congratulations on your decision to explore psychotherapy! You may be feeling stuck in old trauma or destructive patterns with yourself or your partner. Maybe your relationship with food is out of balance, or you're a young adult unsure about where to go in life. Whatever your struggle, I'd welcome the chance to partner with you. We'll work together to create change from the very first session. You can heal. And I can help. Call for an appointment, and let's get started.
Congratulations on your decision to explore psychotherapy! You may be feeling stuck in old trauma or destructive patterns with yourself or your partner. Maybe your relationship with food is out of balance, or you're a young adult unsure about where to go in life. Whatever your struggle, I'd welcome the chance to partner with you. We'll work together to create change from the very first session. You can heal. And I can help. Call for an appointment, and let's get started.

I am only accepting clients with referral from physicians with chronic health problems and mood disturbance at this time. I have a speciality in clinical health psychology which means I treat BOTH emotional, mood and physical health problems. I have specialized training in the treatment of insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. I worked many years at the VA hospital so have interest in PTSD and trauma treatment. I also have a background in geriatrics working with older adults with dementia and family caregiver support. Please see website.
I am only accepting clients with referral from physicians with chronic health problems and mood disturbance at this time. I have a speciality in clinical health psychology which means I treat BOTH emotional, mood and physical health problems. I have specialized training in the treatment of insomnia, chronic pain, anxiety and depression. I worked many years at the VA hospital so have interest in PTSD and trauma treatment. I also have a background in geriatrics working with older adults with dementia and family caregiver support. Please see website.

I am a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in OCD treatment, Play Therapy, Anxiety, Perinatal Mental Health along with Perinatal Grief and Loss. I am passionate about what I do and the ability to help people when they are at some of their lowest moments. Life can be extremely hard and I believe no one should have to go through life alone.
I am a licensed clinical social worker, specializing in OCD treatment, Play Therapy, Anxiety, Perinatal Mental Health along with Perinatal Grief and Loss. I am passionate about what I do and the ability to help people when they are at some of their lowest moments. Life can be extremely hard and I believe no one should have to go through life alone.

We are currently accepting new clients! We are a team of highly skilled and empathetic professionals who are committed to providing exceptional mental health services. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth. We work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced addiction, PTSD/trauma, childhood neglect or abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness, eating disorders, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. We are also proficient in working with neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD.
We are currently accepting new clients! We are a team of highly skilled and empathetic professionals who are committed to providing exceptional mental health services. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth. We work with individuals, couples, and families who have experienced addiction, PTSD/trauma, childhood neglect or abuse, domestic violence, chronic illness, eating disorders, mood disorders, depression, and anxiety. We are also proficient in working with neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, and OCD.

When life has dealt some hard blows, when we feel adrift or our lives are in transition; when we can't seem to get past irritations, annoyances, or injuries in relationships that used to be loving and secure; when sadness, fear, or anxiety are barriers to living the life we want for ourselves and those we love; or when unforeseen trauma, divorce, or family conflict adversely affect our children, we may need help in finding ways to get around, through,or over these barriers.
When life has dealt some hard blows, when we feel adrift or our lives are in transition; when we can't seem to get past irritations, annoyances, or injuries in relationships that used to be loving and secure; when sadness, fear, or anxiety are barriers to living the life we want for ourselves and those we love; or when unforeseen trauma, divorce, or family conflict adversely affect our children, we may need help in finding ways to get around, through,or over these barriers.

Our attachments with people and our spiritual health form the bedrock of healthy functioning. Attachments are what give us meaning in life, adaptability in tough circumstances, creativity, courage and self-worth. To the degree our attachments are unsafe, inflexible or uncertain, to that degree we unravel emotionally. Our spiritual values put life in perspective and display the big picture of life and love. When attachments are safe and healthy, distressed relationships heal, anxieties fade, and loss/disappointments can give way to a new attractive future.
Our attachments with people and our spiritual health form the bedrock of healthy functioning. Attachments are what give us meaning in life, adaptability in tough circumstances, creativity, courage and self-worth. To the degree our attachments are unsafe, inflexible or uncertain, to that degree we unravel emotionally. Our spiritual values put life in perspective and display the big picture of life and love. When attachments are safe and healthy, distressed relationships heal, anxieties fade, and loss/disappointments can give way to a new attractive future.

Shana Stirton - Brainspotting Practitioner
Counselor, MS, LCPC
Verified Verified
Reno, NV 89509
Waitlist for new clients
Do you find yourself violating your personal and/or professional integrity? Do you react to situations either with agitation, aggression or avoidance? Whether you suffer from anxiety, CPTSD, PTSD, depression or struggling with daily life stressors the symptoms can be overwhelming. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years in many different roles, as a clinician since 2016. "For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the moment" Bessel van der Kolk
Do you find yourself violating your personal and/or professional integrity? Do you react to situations either with agitation, aggression or avoidance? Whether you suffer from anxiety, CPTSD, PTSD, depression or struggling with daily life stressors the symptoms can be overwhelming. I have been in the mental health field for over 10 years in many different roles, as a clinician since 2016. "For real change to take place, the body needs to learn that the danger has passed and to live in the reality of the moment" Bessel van der Kolk

Richard Neil Boersig
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW, CSW-I
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reno, NV 89501
I'm accepting new clients with immediate availability!
I try to help people build lives that they find meaningful and fulfilling. I have experience working with people struggling with depression, suicidal thinking, post-traumatic stress, relationship and existential crises, and many other issues. I find that I connect especially well with men and members of the LGBTQ community, but of course I am happy to meet and speak with anyone needing support.
I'm accepting new clients with immediate availability!
I try to help people build lives that they find meaningful and fulfilling. I have experience working with people struggling with depression, suicidal thinking, post-traumatic stress, relationship and existential crises, and many other issues. I find that I connect especially well with men and members of the LGBTQ community, but of course I am happy to meet and speak with anyone needing support.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Reno, NV
700+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Reno, NV who prioritize treating:
89% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
71% | Self Esteem |
70% | Trauma and PTSD |
69% | Coping Skills |
68% | Relationship Issues |
64% | Stress |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
78% | Aetna |
68% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
61% | UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH |
How Therapists in Reno, NV see their clients
62% | In Person and Online | |
38% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
81% | Female | |
18% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Reno?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.