12/2022 - At this time, I am not accepting new clients. Please see any of the other amazing therapists available on this platform.
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We are each facing unique challenges which may leave us with feelings of overwhelming anxiety, depression, and uncertainty. You are not alone and have taken a first step in reaching out for support.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of Nevada and Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts *Pacific time zone*.
I have several years of experience as a therapist, but I have over a decade of experience in a host of therapeutic roles. My experiences include in-home work with families and children, medical social work, palliative and end of life care as well as work with LGBTQI clients. I also work to build a practice that accommodates Autism and Neurodiversity.
With compassion and empathy, I will approach our sessions without judgement. You are the only one who is uniquely you, and I am here to support what your goals are for your own life. I provide strength-based counseling - which means I help you to identify skills you have, that maybe you did not even realize, and then use them to move forward. If you are looking for a therapist that will validate past diagnostics and doesn’t seem to help you normalize and incorporate what causes you distress, I am not for you. I will actively seek to help you find resolution and incorporate a sense of normalcy in to your life. My goal is to help you find such resolution in months, not years. No human lives a life without some hardship and struggle, each situation is different. Your situation is worthy of our time and dedication to chose how best to make changes that alleviate some symptoms and help manage those that will not subside.
The therapeutic relationship is vital and I will work to ensure you to feel safe to be open and honest. Your goals are your own, but you don't have to decide how to tackle them alone. We work together to help you reach those goals. This work can be hard, and change is uncomfortable. We do not make changes in our lives when things are easy. We may find that humor can be appropriate, it is an excellent stress reliever to have a nice laugh, but you can rest assured your needs and goals are still taken seriously. I also like to duly warn that I like analogies, painting pictures and describing what you are feeling with a meme or other visual image is important - sometimes we simply do not have the right words to describe what we are feeling! I do not mind a little brevity and meme-culture, if it helps us understand one another better!
My focus and specialty has largely been around end-of-life worries and managing the narrative of our lives as we age. This includes a deep desire to support the Transgender community, as I have found their fears/struggles throughout the life cycle to be ones that may not be adequately addressed by the physical and mental health professionals they turn to.
I provide (1) 45 minute live session a week with messaging throughout the week. You may prefer chat or phone sessions only, but I will require one live video session per month in order to provide the rest via chat or phone.
Typical workflow when I am your therapist:
- messages will be responded to within 24 hours, though most are within 3-4 hours
- journal entries may take longer for me to read, re-read and respond in a thoughtful way
** I am based in Nevada, times for East Coast appointments will be adjusted accordingly
~Mandi (pronouns she/her/hers or they/them/theirs)
https://linktr.ee/SocialWorkerMandi
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MA LICSW 122817
NV LCSW 8883-C
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Mandi Clegg. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Mandi is definitely supportive. She asks me questions and doesnt judge or ridicule me. She also knows how to sort out thoughts and place them on the table.
Written on Jun 13, 2022 after therapy with Mandi for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Helped me tremendously to stay mentally balanced by educating me and giving new perspectives
Written on May 19, 2022 after therapy with Mandi for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
Mandi is so great. After having a few very clinical and impersonal therapists in the past, Mandi really feels like she gets me. She's funny, she's smart, and she always has great insight into whatever I'm talking about in a given week.
Written on Mar 01, 2022 after therapy with Mandi for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Mandi is the full package caring, kind, and compassionate. She is incredibly knowledgeable and always treat me with respect. I have never felt uncomfortable or like I couldn’t share my thoughts. I highly recommend her as a therapist she is extremely professional and obviously knows what she’s talking about.
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Mandi for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Mandi is a very amazing woman. She listens to your issues and helps you work through them with thoughtful and helpful advice. Mandi suggests exercises to help you through various issues and is always sure to check on you through the week. I couldn’t ask for a better person to help me through this journey.
Written on Nov 27, 2021 after therapy with Mandi for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
As a fellow therapist, I have trouble finding a therapist I am satisfied with, but Mandi was absolutely wonderful and someone I knew I could trust from the start. Very grateful I found her
Written on Jun 30, 2021 after therapy with Mandi for 4 months