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Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

Shawna Pisciotti

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW (she, her)

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Gardnerville, NV 89460
Let's Connect (775) 243-4399
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I offer a grounded, welcoming space for people who are holding a lot and need room to pause. My approach is collaborative and thoughtfully paced, with attention to both emotional and nervous-system needs. I work with caregivers, parents, teens, and adults navigating family stress, transitions, or feeling stretched thin. We begin where you are and work toward greater steadiness and clarity.
My work focuses on helping clients slow down, untangle what feels heavy, and shift out of survival mode. I specialize in caregiver strain, family dynamics, and emotional regulation, shaping therapy around each person’s history, patterns, and conditioning. Together, we build insight, self-trust, and the ability to respond with more choice and intention.
If you’re feeling worn down, uncertain, or unsure where to start, you don’t have to figure it out alone. Therapy can be a place to feel supported without pressure to perform or have it all figured out. If this lands, I invite you to reach out and see whether working together feels like the right next step.
Call or Shawna Pisciotti now for a free 15 minute consultation - (775) 243-4399

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shawna Pisciotti, Prof. LLC

Gardnerville, NV 89460

(775) 243-4399

Three Peaks Therapy - Shawna Pisciotti, LCSW

1653 Lucerne Street

Suite D

Minden, NV 89423 map

I am available in person on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays 12-5:30pm. Telehealth to determine according to client needs.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (775) 243-4399
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Shawna Pisciotti, Prof. LLC

Gardnerville, NV 89460

(775) 243-4399

Three Peaks Therapy - Shawna Pisciotti, LCSW

1653 Lucerne Street

Suite D

Minden, NV 89423 map

I am available in person on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays 12-5:30pm. Telehealth to determine according to client needs.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $160
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Health Savings Account, Paypal, Venmo, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Allied Benefit Systems -Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Quest Behavioral Health
  • Surest (Formerly Bind)
  • Trustmark Health Benefits
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (775) 243-4399
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Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (775) 243-4399

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Nevada / 11137-C Shawna Pisciotti
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 9 years
  • Attended University of Reno, MSW, Graduated 2019
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Emdria EMDR / 2021
  • Certificate from Rhythm of Regulation Polyvagal Informed Practice / 2025
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LCSW with 2 plus years of clinical licensure and experience within Douglas County School District. My work is informed by both professional training and my own therapeutic journey, grounding my approach in empathy, regulation, and real-world understanding of complex family and system stressors.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (775) 243-4399
"
LCSW with 2 plus years of clinical licensure and experience within Douglas County School District. My work is informed by both professional training and my own therapeutic journey, grounding my approach in empathy, regulation, and real-world understanding of complex family and system stressors.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (775) 243-4399

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
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I offer steady, compassionate therapy for people carrying a lot—emotionally, relationally, or systemically—at a pace that respects both the mind and the nervous system.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (775) 243-4399
"
I offer steady, compassionate therapy for people carrying a lot—emotionally, relationally, or systemically—at a pace that respects both the mind and the nervous system.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (775) 243-4399

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Age

Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Gay Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Other Racial or Ethnic Background

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • EMDR
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Humanistic
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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My style is humanistic and person-centered, meaning therapy is guided by empathy, respect, and your unique goals. I draw on psychodynamic insight to uncover deeper patterns and influences, while also taking a strength-based view that highlights resilience and inner resources to support lasting growth and change.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (775) 243-4399
"
My style is humanistic and person-centered, meaning therapy is guided by empathy, respect, and your unique goals. I draw on psychodynamic insight to uncover deeper patterns and influences, while also taking a strength-based view that highlights resilience and inner resources to support lasting growth and change.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (775) 243-4399

Location

Primary Location

Shawna Pisciotti, Prof. LLC

Gardnerville, NV 89460

(775) 243-4399

Additional Location

Three Peaks Therapy - Shawna Pisciotti, LCSW

1653 Lucerne Street

Suite D

Minden, NV 89423

(775) 243-4399
"
I am available in person on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays 12-5:30pm. Telehealth to determine according to client needs.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (775) 243-4399
"
I am available in person on Monday, Thursdays and Fridays 12-5:30pm. Telehealth to determine according to client needs.
Photo of Shawna Pisciotti, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Shawna Pisciotti
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Call for a free consultation now - (775) 243-4399