Therapists in Reno, NV

We’ve all been at a point in life where our plans seem to have gone awry. And that can leave us feeling confused, unraveled, and possibly even unsure of where to go. Maybe you feel like a burden to the ones you love. Maybe you live with guilt, shame and fear. Anxiety, grief, and emotional pain are not always seen or acknowledged, but they are felt on the deepest level – and it can impact your overall well-being. In a culture that feels full of division and unpredictability, it’s important to feel safe and rooted. To find meaning in the struggles.

Hello, my name is Lisa and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California and Nevada. I help individuals overcome anxiety, depression, and trauma from painful childhood experiences to heal and create healthier dynamics in the relationships that matter most. I also integrate EMDR therapy as needed, to help clients let go of past criticism and negative beliefs to build confidence to reach their goals.

Life, despite its beautiful moments, can be pretty challenging. The clients I help often experience feelings of being “not good enough,” feeling like a failure, feeling trapped, and not knowing how to handle everything life throws at them. The individuals I support face difficulties at their jobs, in school, within their relationships, or are grappling with pain from the trauma they experienced. I provide a space where clients can look into their thoughts, reflect, and develop practical skills to cope with sadness, anxiety, panic, pressure, or difficult experiences.

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.

Come sit down with me and enjoy a comfortable chair and a cup of tea. I am here to listen and help you with what ever your concerns may be. As an interactive and experienced therapist, my treatment approach is to provide support and practical feedback that helps you address current life challenges and long-standing conflicts. With compassion and understanding, I help you find a new path to resolving a wide range of personal concerns and psychological issues.

Unfortunately, I am not accepting new clients at this time.

Humans grow most optimally through states of discomfort. If you're ready to embrace discomfort to grow, I'm all too excited to share tools and perspective. Let's you expand your edges with a healthy dedication to the mystery.

With over 40 years experience working with families, couples, and individuals, I have in-depth knowledge about strengthening relationships, utilizing one's personal and family resiliency, improving self efficacy and empowering people to find their personal path and voice. Many of my clients are dealing with the aftermath of addiction, loss, trauma, violence, and betrayal. I attempt to assist people to understand the jigsaw puzzle of life in order to feel, think, and behave more congruently with their inner self while improving their significant relationships.

*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.

Kamea is a LMFT Intern who values the client centered approach of counseling with the acknowledgment that clients are the experts of their lives and may need varying approaches. The approaches she has explored range from Narrative and Existential to her current expansion into CBT and DBT.

I approach my work with clients from the perspective that mental and emotional challenges are often a sign that something is out of balance. While this imbalance may be uncomfortable, even deeply painful at times, it can be a strong motivator for change. Positive change occurs when we are willing to bring our full awareness to our lives, including the difficult and painful parts. This process is facilitated by a safe, supportive environment and a willingness to explore new ways of thinking, feeling, and engaging with the world.

Do you find yourself struggling with relationships, codependency, identity issues, anxiety, anger, depression, or addiction? We all have struggles that hold us back, keeping us from reaching our potential. I am passionate about helping you understand and change the ingrained patterns that keep you from reaching your potential. I work using a client led, integrative, and depth oriented approach to treatment, with the goal of deep inner healing and peace. Whether you are seeking therapy for a crisis or personal growth, it is a great way to enrich your life, improve your relationships, and reach your personal goals.

I have experience working with different types of trauma, anxiety/depression, grief, and self esteem. I have knowledge working with Veterans and first responders who are having trouble adjusting to new environments or traumatic work related crises. Trauma comes in many forms and can make your life feel permanently on hold, but there is hope. I have additional knowledge and training in medical injuries/diagnoses such as, Traumatic Brain Injuries, as well as Post-Intensive Care Syndrome (PICS).

Being vulnerable is hard. However, with vulnerability comes healing. The most important part of healing our emotional wounds is having the courage to open up again. It is our willingness to show up as we are and to trust in and accept the help being offered that will ultimately lead us to the path of healing. As your clinician, I will meet you exactly where you are on this path. You can expect to be met with a compassionate, empathetic, and committed response to your care needs.

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.

Clients who struggle with anxiety, parenting issues, depression, OCD, grief, trauma, and ADHD. Those individuals who seek specific tools to be able to be able to manage their symptoms or struggles in order to live the life they want to live. Also, to have someone come along side of them and walk with them during this challenging time in their life that will offer validation and empathy.

It is a brave choice to take this first step towards healing. I am here to provide a space free of judgment where you will be free to explore and learn how to tackle any issue you are facing. I enjoy working with people through all walks of life. I have a warm, nurturing style, balanced with a dynamic approach to therapy. Some of my experience includes working with adolescents in crisis, children and adults diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), first responders, veterans, and those who identify with LGBTQ.

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 role as an art therapist is to create space for individuals to explore intersecting aspects of their identities and to be witnessed holistically without judgment. Art has the capacity to communicate, heal, and empower individuals on their path towards mental wellness. This is why art has always been my medium of self-discovery and healing as I believe in its ability to transcend words and reach into the depths.