Therapists in Elko, NV

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker living in Nevada. I have been providing counseling services for 25 years I am returning here to BetterHelp after a 3 year hiatus due to other work demands. Counseling is an art as each individual, couple and/or family is unique and this requires creativity. I refer to myself as an eclectic therapist and like to meet the client where they are with empathy and compassion. I use "therapeutic-coaching" and draw from solution-focused therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness, psychodynamic, somantic healing, effective communication, internal family systems (IFS), couples therapy as well as attachment and family of origin issues. I have completed training as an Authentic Happiness Coach and I am a Certified Grief Counselor under David Kessler. I have completed one year at the Couples' Institute and take classes on an ongoing basis. I consider it a honor to have served our military and their families for nearly 15 years. I believe that individuals seeking help/answers are the most courageous individuals. I salute you for taking time for yourself and for being willing to be vulnerable in finding answers. It is in our vulnerability that we find our strength! Looking forward to working with you!

About Me I’m committed to the art of living, and to living what the ancient philosophers called the good life. I believe we all have the capacity to live the good life, or a meaningful life. My goal as a therapist is to help individuals locate and cultivate their personal meaning. Meaning can be found in both joy and suffering. I practice holding a perspective that allows me to accept and appreciate what is—all of it—without judgement. I’m learning to embrace what Ram Dass calls the horrible beauty—that is, the horror and beauty in all of life. My work as a therapist consistently brings me face to face with undeniable pain and suffering. Equally undeniable is the absolute beauty that I’m witness to on a regular basis. To ignore the suffering is negligence, and to disregard the beauty is reckless. Who I Serve I serve youth in foster care, teens in the juvenile justice system, individuals in recovery, couples in crisis, families in distress, teens finding their way, identity crisis/spiritual emergency, Veterans, individuals in hospice, as well as those journeying with depression/sadness, suicidal ideation, anxiety/fear, grief, PTSD, and inner voices. I also work with creatives who feel stuck. I’m particularly sensitive to individuals who have a history in the psychiatric/psychotherapy system, and who feel like they’ve been wronged. I’ll not defend “the system”; instead, I’ll help you articulate, explore, and move through your grievances. My Style Through my therapy experience, I’ve found that relationships are central to mental/holisitic health. Healthy social connections produce wholesome people and communities, while social disconnection is at the root of most suffering. We’re evolutionarily and neurologically wired to connect—to ourselves, to one another, and to our surroundings. While I am neither healer nor savior, I am committed to helping individuals navigate their own healing journeys. Through the use of co-regulation, empathy, curiosity, deep listening, the “here and now”, mind-body awareness, flow, and spontaneity, I develop synergistic relationships with my clients. A positive therapeutic relationship is the basis for good outcomes. And, as a bona fide community social worker, I take special interest in power dynamics and their impact on individual and community well-being. While I strongly believe in an individual’s capacity to overcome against all odds, I’m not blind to the harsh realities of systemic oppressions, and how the loss personal agency leads to inner turmoil.

I am licensed in Nevada with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & career difficulties. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Nevada with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Nevada with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, relationship issues, & family conflicts. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Nevada with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Michigan and Nevada with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Florida with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I have experience working with those who have Mental Health issues as well as Substance Use Disorders and have worked with military personnel, those living with HIV/AIDS, the incarcerated, and in Private Practice. I use a strength-based, client-centered approach with a foundation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; yet draw from an eclectic approach, to assist the client make therapeutic gains. I utilize my Spirituality and Christian belief implementing the tenets of faith, hope, and love to strengthen confidence, self-worth, and help one maintain their recovery and excel in their mental, physical, social, and emotional health.

Life is an incredible journey, yet full of unexpected twists and turns. We all get stuck at times. That’s where I come in. With a background in strength-based, cognitive-behavioral therapy and years of life coaching and career counseling, I’ve helped many clients not only manage confusing or hard seasons of life, but thrive. Change can (and does) often bring stress, anxiety, loss of purpose and a flurry of other problems. I truly believe that these can be the perfect opportunities for growth and something new and beautiful. I am licensed in Washington state with 10 years of professional work experience. Through my own side business, I have had experience working as an executive and professional coach. I’ve also worked for 8+ years at a local college with students, young adults, mid-age and retirees, as they contemplated career change, life purpose and other stressful/confusing life events. I approach counseling by truly listening, showing compassion and encouragement while exploring your thoughts/actions that are keeping you stuck. I believe you are the expert at your life. My goal is to explore the barriers and help you make movement to where you need to be. Personally, I am a wife, sister, daughter, friend and homeschool mom of 3. I am a Christian and enjoy discussing your concerns from a Christian perspective. I would love to partner with you as you explore your life, struggle areas and barriers and I am here to support & empower you in that journey.