Grief counselors and therapists in Sparks, NV

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master's degree in Social Work. I have more than 35 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. I have worked in a vast array of clinical settings. These experiences have given me a broad understanding of the many challenges people face. I bring compassion and understanding to my work. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered as we work together toward greater healing and well -being.

Hello and congratulations for taking the first and sometimes hardest step of looking for a therapist. I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the states of IN, KY LA, MO, NV, TX, WA and WV. I have the great privilege of working with adolescents and adults seeking assistance in improving their overall mental health and associated challenges. I’ve been in the behavioral health arena for over 40 years and have held numerous direct care and clinical leadership roles in a variety of settings. My joy comes from helping people navigate life's challenges.

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I received my Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in 1998 from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and my Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy in 2001 from UNLV as well. I have been seeing clients in private practice for over 25 years. I have been an AAMFT Approved Supervisor for over 15 years. I have worked in many capacities, including school counseling, teaching, juvenile justice, and community agency work. In April 2023, I began working as the Clinic Director at UNLV's Center for Individual, Couple, and Family Counseling at Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine. I continue to maintain a small private practice and supervise state interns in MFT and LCPC.

I have expertise in CBT, DBT, ABFT, EFT, and EMDR. I use a combination of attachment-based and trauma-informed theories, which provide strong foundations for healing and skill-building.

Specializing in relationship issues, addiction, trauma, PTSD, and LGBTQ+

am a professional clinical counselor, licensed in Ohio, with over 29 years of experience working with adults, children, and families. I have worked with clients who have a wide range of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, gender issues, addictions, family systems, marital/relationship or career challenges, trauma, and ADHD. My approach combines CBT, cognitive-behavioral therapy, Gottman Therapy, DBT, and trauma-focused CBT interventions.

I am an EMDR trained therapist. I have specialized training in parts and memory, and substance abuse. I have over 9 years experience in the mental health field. I have experience treating issues related to both mental health and addiction. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, as well as, grief & loss among many other mental health issues. Si gusta recibir servicios de terapia en Español por favor pongase en contacto conmigo. Tengo entrenamiento especializado en trauma, ansiedad, depresion, perdida, y abuso de sustancias.

If you're dealing with substance use, addiction, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or the kind of family stress that's hard to put into words — this is a good place to start. I work with adults, teens, and seniors across Nevada via virtual sessions, and I specialize in the situations where more than one thing is going on at once: the drinking and the grief underneath it, the family conflict rooted in cultural pressure, the anxiety that's been there so long it feels normal.

I'm a Black and Asian LCSW therapist with a background in crisis intervention and a genuine understanding of what it means to navigate identity, immigration, loss, and belonging. I work particularly well with clients from communities of color, immigrant families, and people who have tried to manage things on their own for too long. I accept Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Nevada, and Oxford.