Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Therapists in Reno, NV

I try to view the majority of mental health issues through a holistic lens, taking into account and understanding the micro and macro level variables that impact one's mental health concerns (from diet, biology, and family system difficulties, to socioeconomic class and cultural and religious views). I am skeptical of the biomedical model of mental health that often minimizes the role of environmental context while viewing symptoms as pathological things that need to be cured, rather than coping mechanisms that need to be understood.

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.

My name is Kerstin, I am a fully licensed counselor in Reno. I work helping teens/adults/families find their way to a full and vital life through an integrative therapeutic practice. I am trained in multiple modalities and choose interventions from each to best suit your needs. There are times in life when we feel, lost, unfulfilled, and out of touch. I will work to help you define your values and live in the present moment by using mindfulness and acceptance techniques. Realizing you may need help can be a difficult step, I work to ensure each of my clients feels comfortable and safe.

Not accepting new patients. It takes courage to seek help and I admire you for taking this step. Anxiety is a normal emotion while trying to conceive, pregnant or postpartum, but at times we can become paralyzed in fear, hooked on our thoughts, and struggle with uncertainty. My role as a licensed psychologist is to gently help women understand how their mind and behavior are working for them or against them. In our work together you will grow, heal, and learn to implement skills which will help you live a life that is meaningful to you. My specialties including maternal anxiety/depression, infertility, OCD, and perfectionism.

Do you feel caught in a never-ending loop of worries or uncertainty? Maybe you’re troubled by recurrent intrusive thoughts and images? Do certain situations and triggers cause you to freeze up and panic? These, along with depression, are the common concerns my clients present with. Despite their best efforts they can’t seem to find lasting relief. However, there's hope. In my practice, I employ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), two of the most effective therapies science has given us for overcoming the challenges of Anxiety, OCD, and Depression. I'll help guide you toward peace of mind.

Let’s work on creating change together- so that you can develop confidence, learn to cope with worrisome thoughts, and show yourself and others true compassion. I love collaborating with clients to identify resources and build solutions. I work with teens and adults who find it easy to show compassion to others, but struggle to show themselves the same level of kindness. They are often helpers, perfectionists, people-pleasers, highly sensitive people, and over-thinkers.

I work with people experiencing chronic anxiety that is eroding confidence, happiness, relationship quality, and fills your life with stress, doubt, and despair. I'll collaborate with you to create meaningful shifts in thought, feeling, action. My approach is short-term, evidenced-based, solution-focused and emphasizes Cognitive-Behavior Therapy. Our work together is designed to produce a solid understanding of your concern, identify core beliefs, key values, goals, and create innovative action plans to help you face fears, accept reasonable uncertainty, and deal effectively with anxiety so you move closer to the life you want.

My approach to working with those who have an anxiety disorder is best described as "evidenced-based," "solution focused," and short-term in nature (i.e., 10-15 sessions). This is NOT "talk therapy", which can last for years, is incredibly expensive, and generally goes nowhere. My sessions employ a "Cognitive-Behavior Therapy" (CBT) emphasis, along with psycho-education concerning the condition being treated. I want those I work with to have a solid understanding of their condition (e.g., OCD, Chronic Worry, Panic, etc.), and their treatment protocol. Sessions typically last up to 1.5 hours, using state-of-the-art skills training.

I am a psychologist who specializes in assessment and behavioral treatment of anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and related issues including perfectionism, trichotillomania (hair pulling), excoriation (skin picking), and nail biting.

Hi. I am a licensed clinical psychologist practicing from an integrative approach. Basically what that means is that I utilize a number of research-based therapeutic approaches, but tailor them to your individual needs. These approaches are coupled with empathy and meeting you where you’re at in the difficulties you have experienced and the journey you are on. Approaches include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, CPT for PTSD, behavioral activation, exposure therapies, acceptance-based approaches, interpersonal and social skills, positive emotion enhancement, brief psychodynamic approaches, functional analysis, structured assessment.

Do you want to change how you feel on a daily basis? Are there old patterns that are no longer serving you or your relationships with others? Life is full of transitions and situations that can feel overwhelming and difficult to navigate. Often, it can be difficult to find a name for our emotions. I enjoy working with people who are eager to learn more about themselves; yet are struggling to voice their needs and have learned to keep themselves connected by either over-giving, people pleasing or isolating. Together, we can work towards deconstructing internalized messages to help you find your authentic voice.

As a licensed Clinical Psychologist I generally work with clients using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on accepting what cannot be changed and committing to what is most important to the individual. I also frequently use a variety of other therapeutic techniques to help clients achieve their goals. I have experience working with individuals who struggle with depression, anxiety, OCD, perfectionism, relationship concerns, couples counseling, crisis of faith, and personality disorders. I primarily work with adults and teenagers.

Research in the field of mental health treatment has consistently demonstrated that one variable - the quality of the relationship between client and therapist - is most strongly correlated with positive outcomes in therapy. I work to form a collaborative, trusting therapeutic alliance with my clients, and to provide a safe, healing environment. I believe therapy can be an affirmation of what makes us human: our inherent tendency to seek connection and problem-solve in collaboration with others.

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.

For the last 23 years it has been my privilege to assist people in their journey of self exploration. In a safe, comfortable and friendly environment, I gently guide my clients to heal the emotional and behavioral patterns that are creating hardship in their lives. In addition, I believe strongly in a holistic approach and assist my clients to achieve personal balance which leads to less stress and healthier relationships. If you are interested in unraveling the puzzle of self and in quickly improving your quality of life, I am here to assist you.

Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Are you feeling dissatisfied with your sex life? Are you anxious about your sexual performance? Are you consumed with worry? Perhaps you feel that you have no one to talk to and aren’t sure how to get help. I welcome my clients into a friendly, and non-judgmental environment. I work with people struggling in their personal life, relationship or sex life. I especially enjoy working with couples who aren't connecting, have mis-matched libidos, those struggling with erectile dysfunction, communication challeneges, people suffering through a breakup or struggling to find a relationship.

Welcome to Therapy by Design! We are a group of passionate therapists and social workers working together to support clients in a comprehensive way. Our beautiful office is located Downtown Salt Lake City where we provide a peaceful and inclusive space with spectacular views of the valley to set the stage for healing and growth. We serve clients of all ages- children through all stages of adulthood. We are skilled in treating individuals with anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, PTSD and substance use, grief, life transitions, relationship issues, at others. We offer limited case management services at no additional cost.

Immediate openings for virtual sessions in Nevada and Washington. Imagine a day when you felt like you, and you truly knew who that was. Where you didn't feel overworked and stressed. Where you could say no without overthinking about what someone else would think. Where you had control over your time and energy. Where worry wasn't your motivation. Where you felt rested and calm. Doesn't it sound like a dream?

It's okay to feel not okay. You are not alone. Support, solutions, and relief are within reach. True Peace Therapy helps individuals, couples, and families discover hope, freedom, and peace of mind, even in the midst of life’s challenges. Therapy services are offered in a non-judgmental, compassionate space where it’s okay to just be you, even if you aren't feeling 100%. People are amazingly resilient and the ultimate experts in their own lives. Therapy brings to light and enhances the strengths and answers that you already have within, helping you to heal and achieve the goals that are most important to you.