Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Reno, NV

Many folks who contact me want a relaxed, steady and confidential place to process traumas, improve their relationships, grieve a loss, have clinical supervision, or even build skills to manage anxiety and depression. We all have unique strengths as well as unique challenges, and both are a focus in therapy with me. Finding "The Right Fit" in a therapist is so important, whether that is with me or someone else. It is my goal to provide a space that is non-judgmental, attuned to your needs, engaging and genuinely empathetic. My ideal client is ready to practice doing "Small Things Often" and wants to work towards personal growth.

I am an EMDR certified therapist with specialty in attachment trauma and perinatal mental health. I love working with anxious, deep feeling, high-achieving people-pleasers who come to me reporting feeling drained, inadequate, short fused, guilty, and often deeply alone. So often my clients are self-conscious about feeling not quite right since from the outside, their lives seem okay. This is the work I love to do; helping you sort through the nuance, putting the pieces together, discovering how you can feel more complete, confident and at peace.

Healing from trauma and related depression, anxiety, and complicated grief is possible. We all go through trauma and loss in life, and sometimes it can pile up in a way that can cause it to get stuck. This can impact our physical health, how we think and feel about ourselves, and how we engage in relationships and set boundaries with ourselves and others. When folks come to see me, they sense that the life they wish for is within reach, but they aren’t sure how to get there or where to start. Having an experienced guide is useful, and I'd be delighted to walk beside you on this part of your path.

I have a background in and enjoy counseling diverse clients. I am passionate about and have experience in working with the LGBTQ+ and other minority populations; this includes couples and non-traditional relationships. I believe that everyone needs and deserves support in their lives, especially when life becomes difficult. I believe it is my duty to listen and understand the worldview of each unique individual to support them in whatever issues they may be facing. I work collaboratively with clients to help them identify how counseling might assist them in reaching the goals they have for themselves.

I enjoy working with teens and adults along their journey towards finding resilience and strength in difficult situations. My practice is grounded in a person-centered approach and I specialize in working with people who have experienced trauma and extreme anxiety, starting by creating an atmosphere of safety. I strive to meet your "survival" strategies with validation and kindness as we explore positive changes that you want to make in your life.  My approach is primarily based in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with emphasis on mindfulness-based and integrative strategies.

I combine evidence based practices and an authentic therapeutic relationship to empower clients to heal and make the changes they are seeking. I am dedicated to helping individuals who have experienced complex trauma , chronic illness, depression, anxiety, childhood abuse and neglect. I assist individuals who are struggling with conditions under the neurodivergent umbrella such as ADHD, Autism and OCD and can help you navigate the negative limiting beliefs, maladaptive behaviors and sensory issues commonly associated with these diagnosis.

*DR. BOSWELL IS CURRENTLY 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.