Therapists in Southwest, Reno, NV

Seeking help can be a difficult challenge that requires bravery and perseverance. However, it is often the first step to a greater quality of life and finding peace and contentment. My mission is to help you succeed in this journey. I can help you manage anxiety, anger, and depression, or process past trauma. Let’s work together to identify ways of thinking or behavior that no longer serve you.

I have seen great transformation in women and girls with self-esteem issues. This may manifest in codendency, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, grief, anxiety and depression. I combine Self-Psychology, humor and metaphor, and my love for metaphysics to create new paths for healing and it works. I have clients who have struggled for decades with debilitating thoughts and behaviors who are now free of negative voices and habits that were not serving them. I am also skilled at empowering couples and/or families that are in high conflict and feeling hopeless.

Hi there! Life can be difficult and messy. I strive to bring an empathetic, collaborative approach to helping you meet your goals. I love working with individuals, meeting you where you are, and helping you reach a path to living a life worth living.

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.

I believe our relationship with ourself impacts all other relationships in our life, hence making it the most important one to focus on. I work with adults and teens who are experiencing stress, intense anxiety, depression, and grief. I believe therapy can transform someone's life through the process of exploring current or past events and stressors. Together, we can uncover beliefs, thoughts, and traumas, as we work to empower you towards self-acceptance and healing.

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.

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.

Inevitably, life brings waves of uncertainty for all of us. As a clinician, there is no greater honor than to walk alongside others through their challenges. The foundation of the counseling environment I seek to provide is rooted in nurturing and supportive qualities, allowing for a safe and non- judgmental space to foster new insights and growth. Confidentiality and trust are emphasized as the catalyst for strong rapport, which I believe to be crucial to the effectiveness of the counseling experience.

I typically collaborate with adolescents and young adults looking to feel understood and, in turn, better understand themselves. Clients I work with often have high emotional sensitivity and experience depression, anxiety, mood lability, grief, trauma, spirituality issues, and relational conflict. Together, we learn tools to increase self-validation, make behavioral changes, and reenvision life's experiences. Clients find they develop skills to cope with strong emotions, improve their emotional expression with others, and experience genuine, authentic connection.

Sometimes when all the doors seem closed it becomes hard to dream. I believe therapy has the power to help us find an open door and begin to believe again. I work from a strengths-based perspective because I firmly believe in the power of positivity as well as every person's inherent ability to find and enact their own solutions.

Have you done a lot of work on yourself, but still feel stuck? Are you ready to finally clear the pain and sadness that has blocked you from growing? Then working with a trauma and somatic therapist like me is a good next step!

Melissa Petersen, LMFT, works to help those struggling with the pain of past traumas, family dysfunction, and interpersonal conflicts to build compassion for themselves and others in order to heal and move forward in their lives. Melissa helps individuals, families, and first responders experiencing trauma to rebuild and return to normal functioning through the use of Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems Therapy, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing).

At Reno Psy Services we specialize in psychological assessment including clinical assessment, forensic assessment, and neuropsychological assessment. Typical reasons why clients may be referred to me are for diagnostic clarification (e.g., ADHD, Dementia, Traumatic brain Injury, Learning Disabilities etc.) and treatment recommendations. In the case of forensic assessment psychological assessment is typically performed in the context of divorce proceedings, personal injury litigation, or criminal proceedings.The cost of psychological testing starts at $750 and can be $2,500+ depending on what is needed.

We offer SOCIAL DISTANCE THERAPY(nature walk and talk outdoor one-on-one counseling) . Right now, we are missing meaningful social connections and we suffer in isolation . We can always better ourselves. If you have an interest benefiting from a unique counseling that includes processing challenges and brisk exercise walking through the beautiful nature of the Truckee River-walk District, you will enjoy this therapy. Walk and talk therapy is a healthy form of self care that can lead you to balance and equilibrium during these trying times. Together, we can help turn an wicked problem into a manageable challenge.

*DR. BOSWELL IS NOT ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS** I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Psychologist who has worked with individuals, couples, families, and children over the past 15 years. I adopt a collaborative approach wherein the client and I begin to explore the areas of one’s life that cause suffering. Together, we undercover unhealthy, cyclical patterns that can lead one to feel stuck in life. It is my hope that my clients will develop a greater awareness of themselves, find purpose and meaning in life, and experience greater satisfaction in their relationships.

As a psychotherapist, I know that all humans have ups and downs and that life is not always easy. If you find yourself feeling anxious and stressed out often, not able to enjoy life’s little moments, needing support with a big change or you have a general feeling of being stuck, therapy with me could be right for you. I recognize how important talk-therapy can be as I have experienced these all too common situations myself. I believe when seeking out a therapist, being able to relate is a key factor in success.

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.

Hi there! I believe that in order to reach our maximum potential, we must work to both accept our emotions, and change our unhealthy behaviors. I believe in using evidence-based treatment practices to target powerful change. I am a strong proponent of both education and deep understanding in therapy. I have extensive education in several specialties utilizing mindfulness, neurobiology, and attachment. This combination makes me unique in being able to offer tools, answers, and deliver powerful and lasting results. I am not the listen and nod therapist. I will give you tools to change your life for the better!

Consider this an invitation to begin therapy. The agenda includes an opportunity to seek change, process emotions, and reflect. It is flexible, it moves at your own pace, and it is tailored to your uniqueness. The time and date are your choosing. While I provide the guidance and navigation, the goals are mutually agreed upon. The location is my office at Midtown Mindfulness, where I humbly await your presence. In a therapy session with me, you can expect someone who will listen, engage you in the process of treatment planning, and provide direction. I pride myself in transparency, authenticity, and a commitment to ethical standards.