Grief counselors and therapists in Carson City, NV

Two decades of clinical excellence.

Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla's path to becoming a clinician began at age 13 with the sudden loss of her father — an experience that planted the seed of her life's purpose: to be the kind of support she needed during her own darkest moments.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from UC Santa Barbara, her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, and her Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from USC.

Over two decades, she has served as a Medical Social Worker, Case Manager, and Behavioral Health Therapist — bringing doctoral-level depth, board-certified credentials, and genuine compassion to every client she works with.

Thanks for visiting my page! I'm so glad you're here. I support adults facing cancer, grief, and major life transitions, offering Psycho-Oncology care that honors the whole person. As a nurse psychotherapist, I integrate cognitive behavioral, existential, and solution-focused approaches to support healing. My practice centers on a reverence for life, guiding patients and their support teams to find meaning and strength. I use evidence-based methods, including Meaning Centered Therapy, to help you reconnect with your values and build a fulfilling, resilient life. Together, we collaborate to nurture resilience and meaning every day!

Most people don't come to therapy because life is perfect. They come because they're tired of living the same painful loop and wondering when something is finally going to change. That's where I come in. I'm Jared, and I work with individuals and couples of all ages across Nevada by telehealth. I help people who feel stuck in patterns rooted in trauma, including anxiety, depression, OCD, grief, and substance use. Whether you're a single parent juggling everything, a couple working to reconnect, or someone tired of carrying it alone, I would love to help.

Life can sometimes feel like you're living beneath a sky full of dark clouds—overwhelmed by anxiety, weighed down by stress and burnout, or questioning your own worth. You don't have to navigate those seasons alone.

I'm Kayla Szykowny, a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Nevada and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 13 years of clinical experience. I specialize in helping adults who are struggling with anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, and low self-esteem. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes.

Hello, I am a psychotherapist, and I currently accept new individual clients. My area of expertise is holding space for clients in deeper levels of healing and achieving self-leadership and self-compassion. The ultimate goal for healing is to safely rebuild and rewire our neuro-network, attachment, and autonomic nervous system. I have been a Vegas local for 16 years, after living in China for 19 years. I am proficient in both languages, and my practice integrates both modern western science and ancient eastern wisdom, to hold space for you navigating the world, through different walks of life.