Therapists in Reno, NV
We emphasize a collaborative narrative approach to therapy through therapeutic conversations to help people rediscover hope in the midst of the problem saturated stories of their current experiences. We help people rediscover hope in the midst of grief, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, marriage, divorce, physical disabilities, and other life adjustments. We are trained to help couples find and maintain a healthy relationship. We work with families, blended fmilies, and extended families as well as adolescents and individuals.
We emphasize a collaborative narrative approach to therapy through therapeutic conversations to help people rediscover hope in the midst of the problem saturated stories of their current experiences. We help people rediscover hope in the midst of grief, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, marriage, divorce, physical disabilities, and other life adjustments. We are trained to help couples find and maintain a healthy relationship. We work with families, blended fmilies, and extended families as well as adolescents and individuals.
I strive to provide a welcoming, affirmative atmosphere for you to explore your strengths and areas for growth. I believe that all people are inherently valuable and capable of achieving the life they desire. However, sometimes we run into barriers along the way. I see my role as a collaborative guide; I'll provide support, skills, and a nonjudgmental space to be authentically yourself and explore the many facets of who you are and what you want for your life. Together, we will find strategies to overcome your personal challenges, clarify your goals, and chart the path to your best life. (Currently accepting new clients.)
I strive to provide a welcoming, affirmative atmosphere for you to explore your strengths and areas for growth. I believe that all people are inherently valuable and capable of achieving the life they desire. However, sometimes we run into barriers along the way. I see my role as a collaborative guide; I'll provide support, skills, and a nonjudgmental space to be authentically yourself and explore the many facets of who you are and what you want for your life. Together, we will find strategies to overcome your personal challenges, clarify your goals, and chart the path to your best life. (Currently accepting new clients.)
Are you looking for a Christian therapist who specializes in helping couples save their marriage? Are you struggling with communication, infidelity, unwanted sexual behavior, or anger? Consider me because: 1. I am primarily focused on couples therapy. 2. I offer support and resources to work between sessions and make progress. 3. I specialize in infidelity, sex addiction, and unwanted sexual behavior. 4. I'm skilled in combining a kind and gentle approach with the right amount of challenge to help you grow. 5. I can connect well with both partners. Work with a couples specialist to give you the best chance to heal your relationship.
Are you looking for a Christian therapist who specializes in helping couples save their marriage? Are you struggling with communication, infidelity, unwanted sexual behavior, or anger? Consider me because: 1. I am primarily focused on couples therapy. 2. I offer support and resources to work between sessions and make progress. 3. I specialize in infidelity, sex addiction, and unwanted sexual behavior. 4. I'm skilled in combining a kind and gentle approach with the right amount of challenge to help you grow. 5. I can connect well with both partners. Work with a couples specialist to give you the best chance to heal your relationship.
You’re smart, successful—and stuck.
From the outside, it looks okay. But inside, your mind is constantly racing. Tasks pile up. Your focus wavers. You overcommit, under-deliver, and beat yourself up about it. And no matter how hard you try, you can't shake the feeling that you’re leaving potential on the table.
You’re tired of the mental clutter, the inconsistent follow-through, the burnout that creeps in when you're always in catch-up mode.
I help high-performers—professionals, entrepreneurs, tech leads, physicians, finance pros—get clear, grounded, and back in control.
You’re smart, successful—and stuck.
From the outside, it looks okay. But inside, your mind is constantly racing. Tasks pile up. Your focus wavers. You overcommit, under-deliver, and beat yourself up about it. And no matter how hard you try, you can't shake the feeling that you’re leaving potential on the table.
You’re tired of the mental clutter, the inconsistent follow-through, the burnout that creeps in when you're always in catch-up mode.
I help high-performers—professionals, entrepreneurs, tech leads, physicians, finance pros—get clear, grounded, and back in control.
Why am I a therapist? There are many reasons I am in this field. The initial draw was curiosity about people. I find people fascinating, each person has their own story, their own journey, their own struggles, and their own triumphs. I find it to be a humbling experience that a person I am working with in therapy is willing to trust me with the intimate details of the things they are seeking help for. I remain cognizant of the courage it takes to seek therapy, to seek recovery, to work on making changes. The resiliency that people are capable of never ceases to amaze me.
Why am I a therapist? There are many reasons I am in this field. The initial draw was curiosity about people. I find people fascinating, each person has their own story, their own journey, their own struggles, and their own triumphs. I find it to be a humbling experience that a person I am working with in therapy is willing to trust me with the intimate details of the things they are seeking help for. I remain cognizant of the courage it takes to seek therapy, to seek recovery, to work on making changes. The resiliency that people are capable of never ceases to amaze me.
My focus is within Solution-Focused Therapy and psychoanalytic concepts, allowing for us to address life experiences, that can be both defined and understood through metaphor. In therapy, we are solidifying your understanding of what an experience may symbolize for you. I provide therapy to facilitate a deeper understanding of your experience. I view therapy as a medium that can lead to long-lasting change, as a treatment, utilized as an exploration of insight and compassionate engagement, to help you identify what obstacles are getting in the way of your personal and professional growth.
My focus is within Solution-Focused Therapy and psychoanalytic concepts, allowing for us to address life experiences, that can be both defined and understood through metaphor. In therapy, we are solidifying your understanding of what an experience may symbolize for you. I provide therapy to facilitate a deeper understanding of your experience. I view therapy as a medium that can lead to long-lasting change, as a treatment, utilized as an exploration of insight and compassionate engagement, to help you identify what obstacles are getting in the way of your personal and professional growth.
Life can certainly throw a few curveballs our way! Whether it be life transitions, relational strain, anxiety, depression, or events from our past - you are not alone! I provide a collaborative space to guide you through life transitions and help in building a positive sense of self. I recognize the connection between our mental and physical health in order to heal effectively. Taking charge of your mental health is admirable and I would love to be apart of your journey! Despite the hard conversations within therapy, I hope to offer an environment where you feel safe to share your story, have a few laughs, and feel heard.
Life can certainly throw a few curveballs our way! Whether it be life transitions, relational strain, anxiety, depression, or events from our past - you are not alone! I provide a collaborative space to guide you through life transitions and help in building a positive sense of self. I recognize the connection between our mental and physical health in order to heal effectively. Taking charge of your mental health is admirable and I would love to be apart of your journey! Despite the hard conversations within therapy, I hope to offer an environment where you feel safe to share your story, have a few laughs, and feel heard.
Hope is like a seed planted in a garden. If properly tended the potential for beauty and goodness is vast; if ignored, the seed may grow for a moment only to be choked out by weeds. Hope is also believing that a positive outcome is possible despite the challenges being endured. My approach in therapy is to help reveal hope by providing caring support, clarity, unbiased feedback, new coping skills, new communication skills, and a safe place to sort through the trials you are facing. Initial goals attended to include restoring hope that something will change for the better and earning your trust through being a safe person for you.
Hope is like a seed planted in a garden. If properly tended the potential for beauty and goodness is vast; if ignored, the seed may grow for a moment only to be choked out by weeds. Hope is also believing that a positive outcome is possible despite the challenges being endured. My approach in therapy is to help reveal hope by providing caring support, clarity, unbiased feedback, new coping skills, new communication skills, and a safe place to sort through the trials you are facing. Initial goals attended to include restoring hope that something will change for the better and earning your trust through being a safe person for you.
I love to help people grow, heal, change, and become fully alive in themselves and their relationships. My hope in therapy is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead who will walk alongside us and help us create change, finding our hope and strength.
I love to help people grow, heal, change, and become fully alive in themselves and their relationships. My hope in therapy is to create a relationship built on safety, trust, and hope, where people feel accepted and challenged to grow in new and meaningful ways. When we are struggling in life, feeling stuck, hurt, confused, or alone, we all deserve a place to talk with someone who we know will not judge or shame us, but instead who will walk alongside us and help us create change, finding our hope and strength.
I provide psychotherapy and assessment to adults, adolescents, couples, families, and parents. I enjoy helping you examine your life path and choices so that you can eliminate problematic attitudes and behaviors and live a meaningful, constructive life. I am comfortable addressing a variety of issues such as depression and anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, anger management, child and teen issues, trauma, and stress management.
I provide psychotherapy and assessment to adults, adolescents, couples, families, and parents. I enjoy helping you examine your life path and choices so that you can eliminate problematic attitudes and behaviors and live a meaningful, constructive life. I am comfortable addressing a variety of issues such as depression and anxiety disorders, addictive behaviors, relationship problems, anger management, child and teen issues, trauma, and stress management.
Geoff Kettling
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern, MS, CRC, LMFT
Reno, NV 89502
Waitlist for new clients
Fundamentally I believe in meeting a client where he, she, or they are at in the moment. Knowing where a client is followed by learning where they want go in personal development. Working with clients to help them along their journey to that goal. Sometimes goals change, or circumstances emerge that alter a path. Transitioning to new goals or paths, or after bump in the road or derailment getting back on track is not easy. Everyone needs support to help through transitions and hurdles. One of the most difficult things a person does is ask for help –walking through the door the first time.
Fundamentally I believe in meeting a client where he, she, or they are at in the moment. Knowing where a client is followed by learning where they want go in personal development. Working with clients to help them along their journey to that goal. Sometimes goals change, or circumstances emerge that alter a path. Transitioning to new goals or paths, or after bump in the road or derailment getting back on track is not easy. Everyone needs support to help through transitions and hurdles. One of the most difficult things a person does is ask for help –walking through the door the first time.
Have you lost sight of what is important to you? It happens to all of us. I help clients identify obstacles and barriers that are getting in the way of living a life in accordance with their values.
Have you lost sight of what is important to you? It happens to all of us. I help clients identify obstacles and barriers that are getting in the way of living a life in accordance with their values.
I utilize evidence-based approaches within a validating and supportive therapeutic environment to help individuals navigate emotional challenges and problematic behavior patterns. My clinical experience includes working with concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum difficulties, anger, interpersonal conflicts, caregiver stress, and adjustment to chronic illness, health crises, and major life transitions. I am also certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
I utilize evidence-based approaches within a validating and supportive therapeutic environment to help individuals navigate emotional challenges and problematic behavior patterns. My clinical experience includes working with concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum difficulties, anger, interpersonal conflicts, caregiver stress, and adjustment to chronic illness, health crises, and major life transitions. I am also certified in Perinatal Mental Health (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International.
Melissa Petersen
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, EMDR, NCC
Reno, NV 89509
Not accepting new clients
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).
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).
You come first in therapy. I’m just here to help. When we learn to be honest with ourselves, life is happier, problems are solvable, and relationships are easier. I prefer a direct approach because self-exploration requires clear reflection. I’m also patient because sometimes it takes a few tries to get to where we want to be.
You come first in therapy. I’m just here to help. When we learn to be honest with ourselves, life is happier, problems are solvable, and relationships are easier. I prefer a direct approach because self-exploration requires clear reflection. I’m also patient because sometimes it takes a few tries to get to where we want to be.
Therapy is a great space to start untangling life’s messy knots. Whether you are feeling stuck, navigating trauma, questioning your choices, therapy is a chance to process, grow, and reclaim your life and relationships. I can help you identify what is keeping you stuck and develop a plan to get you moving forward. My approach is practical, collaborative, strengths-based, and sprinkled with a little humor because growth doesn’t have to be always painful. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore, process, and grow authentically whether it is just for you or for couples.
Therapy is a great space to start untangling life’s messy knots. Whether you are feeling stuck, navigating trauma, questioning your choices, therapy is a chance to process, grow, and reclaim your life and relationships. I can help you identify what is keeping you stuck and develop a plan to get you moving forward. My approach is practical, collaborative, strengths-based, and sprinkled with a little humor because growth doesn’t have to be always painful. I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore, process, and grow authentically whether it is just for you or for couples.
I use a collaborative narrative approach to therapy through therapeutic conversations to help people rediscover hope in the midst of the problem saturated stories of their current experiences. I help people rediscover hope in the midst of grief, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, marriage, divorce, and other life adjustments. I am trained to help couples rediscover and maintain healthy relationships. My clients include families, blended families, and extended families as well as adolescents and individuals, specializing in work-related stress, grief and loss, and effects of substance abuse on families.
I use a collaborative narrative approach to therapy through therapeutic conversations to help people rediscover hope in the midst of the problem saturated stories of their current experiences. I help people rediscover hope in the midst of grief, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, marriage, divorce, and other life adjustments. I am trained to help couples rediscover and maintain healthy relationships. My clients include families, blended families, and extended families as well as adolescents and individuals, specializing in work-related stress, grief and loss, and effects of substance abuse on families.
Life can be messy and the struggle can leave us in a place where it is hard to breath, feel safe, trust, relax, and generally enjoy life. At the root of this is the longing for safe loving relationships. For 35 years my life’s work has been helping people make sense of their emotions in order to enjoy their relationships. Relationships can energize us; they can infuse us with hope, enjoyment, and a sense of purpose and meaning. Healing means sleeping well, being less reactive, feeling the good stuff again, and enjoying our relationships.
Life can be messy and the struggle can leave us in a place where it is hard to breath, feel safe, trust, relax, and generally enjoy life. At the root of this is the longing for safe loving relationships. For 35 years my life’s work has been helping people make sense of their emotions in order to enjoy their relationships. Relationships can energize us; they can infuse us with hope, enjoyment, and a sense of purpose and meaning. Healing means sleeping well, being less reactive, feeling the good stuff again, and enjoying our relationships.
Sometimes, experiencing certain events can cause life to move in a direction that feels unbearable. Feeling stuck or overwhelmed with daily tasks can take its toll over time. When this happens, it may be time to make some positive changes in your life. Having someone to provide nonjudgmental support and guidance can make all the difference during these life transitions. I am here to help. I have a passion for aiding others as they navigate through life’s difficult situations.
Sometimes, experiencing certain events can cause life to move in a direction that feels unbearable. Feeling stuck or overwhelmed with daily tasks can take its toll over time. When this happens, it may be time to make some positive changes in your life. Having someone to provide nonjudgmental support and guidance can make all the difference during these life transitions. I am here to help. I have a passion for aiding others as they navigate through life’s difficult situations.
I am currently accepting new clients. My approach is genuine, compassionate, and collaborative. I view therapy as a journey that we take together. This journey is up to you, but I will be with you to provide insight, helpful information, and a different perspective. Though you may feel lost and like you lack what you need to find your way, It is my goal to help you recognize your own capability and find your own answers. I look forward to getting to know you and walking this path together.
I am currently accepting new clients. My approach is genuine, compassionate, and collaborative. I view therapy as a journey that we take together. This journey is up to you, but I will be with you to provide insight, helpful information, and a different perspective. Though you may feel lost and like you lack what you need to find your way, It is my goal to help you recognize your own capability and find your own answers. I look forward to getting to know you and walking this path together.
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Number of Therapists in Reno, NV
700+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Reno, NV who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 73% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 71% | Self Esteem |
| 70% | Relationship Issues |
| 67% | Stress |
| 61% | Grief |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 81% | Aetna |
| 67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 60% | Anthem |
How Therapists in Reno, NV see their clients
| 68% | In Person and Online | |
| 32% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 80% | Female | |
| 19% | Male | |
| 1% | Non-Binary |