Therapists in Reno, NV

As a Marriage and Family therapist, I believe that everyone is special and unique. That is why I provide individualized service to those that seek my services. I feel that it is important for you to feel that you are being heard and understood and that you gain value from therapy.

One of the most courageous things we can do is begin to take steps in understanding our own story. As a therapist, I want to help in guiding families and individuals in finding their ability to overcome life's trials. I stem from a client centered approach emphasizing the importance of a caring and trusting relationship between the therapist and the clients' to help create a healing environment.

Inevitably, life brings waves of uncertainty for all of us. As a clinician, there is no greater honor than to walk alongside my clients through their challenges. The foundation of the counseling environment I seek to provide is rooted in nurturing and supportive qualities, allowing for a safe and non- judgmental space to foster new insights and growth. Confidentiality and trust are emphasized as the catalyst for strong rapport, which I believe to be crucial to the effectiveness of the counseling experience.

As a therapist, I want to create a space that validates your experience and empowers your best self. Like all things in life that are worth it, therapy should be humorous, challenging, fulfilling, and full of discovery. I focus on inner development, relationship connection, and the importance of social, racial, and cultural identity. I know life can be hard. It takes courage and vulnerability to meet the challenge. I enjoy working with teens, young adults, and couples who are going though life transitions. I also have experince supporting individuals in need of sports psychology and sports preformance issues.

Your child has been struggling in school and at home and you worry that your child is not happy. Perhaps your child experienced something traumatic, or is struggling to cope with big emotions and life stressors. I am here to partner with you, your child and your family to create a personalized treatment plan that is tailored to you and your family’s unique needs and goals. Together we will cultivate healing and learning and move towards a daily life that is more comfortable and enjoyable for both children and adults.

All the way from the desert planes of Arizona, I have made my home in the city of Reno for the past 10 years. I fell in love with the four season aesthetic as I acquired both my Bachelor's and Master's of Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. Outside of treatment, I have two other jobs including teaching part time at my alma mater and volunteering at my local Teamsters union supporting labor workers. Outside of work, if I am not fighting off dragons with my friends in D&D, I am either going through old cookbooks refining my chef skills or sipping tea with my family in the backyard gazing at the stars.

The mission of C & C Health Care Services is to enhance the well-being of the community by providing comprehensive, high-quality health care services including prevention and education with special emphasis on the medically under served and low-income populations. Our goal is to provide a “medical home” for the under served by significantly expanding access to primary care, behavioral health, addiction, disease management, prevention and educational services.

With 12 years of experience working with clients going through individual, relationship, and family issues, Celebrity Therapist Dr. Jeff Rocker has provided therapeutic services to clients nationwide. He is Licensed in 14 states and has served clients from all age groups. Over the years, Dr. Jeff has organized lectures and various events in the community, including excursions and retreats for couples to improve their communication and better understand each other. He has experience working with athletes in the NFL, NBA, and MLB. In addition, Dr. Jeff has also worked with clients in the Movie, Music, and Entertainment Industries.

My approach to therapy is simple. Lets get to work. We all have issues, but some are greater then others. I'm direct and to the point while being empathic. Relationships (couples, marriages, or family) are challenging, and communication can be difficult. I would like to help get you to a clear path of open, honest dialogue. I can relate to most situations that life throws your way. My background is diverse and eclectic so I can better serve you. I can be flexible, and adaptable to your individual situation. I believe that anyone or situation can change.

My ideal client is an adult (age 21 or older) who deeply wants positive individual behavioral change and understanding. If you struggle to understand the "why" behind your behavior, I believe I can help you. Whether individually, as a couple, or as a family system, knowledge is empowerment for positive change. I will provide the tools and resources needed for positive behavioral change. Together, we will travel through your family of origin story, attachment, personality, and possible unmet needs in order to help you understand your "why".

Telehealth sessions only. I use experiential techniques and integrative psychotherapy: Attachment Focus EMDR, Creative Arts EMDR, Internal Family Systems, ACT, Schema Therapy, Child Work, Integral Deep Listening, Ego States, DBT. I offer dating, premarital, couples and Family Counseling. If you are looking understand and manage traumatic experiences, child wounds and to improve your relationships I am here to help you go deep into those problems. I offer supportive counseling using Christian concepts and ! accept clients of all religions and beliefs. Hypnosis services ( check your insurance and condition first)

In my experience, therapy can bring about real and lasting change. My approach to therapy is integrative: we will consider all the relevant biological, psychological and environmental influences upon your well-being. EMDR sessions are available when appropriate; I trained with the Parnell Institute (information here: parnellemdr.com). We will focus on the changes you want to make and help you develop the life you want to live. I have been in practice as a licensed psychologist for the past 30 years. Since 2001, I have practiced and lived in Carson City where I have raised my family. I work with individuals ages 16 to 75 years old.

Accepting New Clients. I am a marriage and family therapist who is passionate about making a difference in my client’s lives in the areas of communication, emotions, and interpersonal skills. With 13 years of experience in the field I have compassion and experience working with complicated grief, family systems, couples, teens 13 and up, veterans, and personality disorders. My private practice experiences and education in forensic psychology adds a professional competence in assessments, organization, human behaviors, child development and interpersonal skills. My background also includes jury selection consultations.

Neurotherapy/Neurofeedback is a form of treatment that allows one to modify their brainwave activity to improve attention, reduce impulsivity, and control hyperactive behaviors. It utilizes an EEG to provide a person information about their brainwave activity and produce desirable changes. Extensive empirical research (AMA & JAMA) support Neurotherapy for the treatment of ADHD and seizures. Scientific studies also support Neurotherapy in the treatment of anxiety, depression, chronic pain, TBI, addiction, insomnia, psychosis, and bipolar disorder, as well as other Psychiatric and Neurological issues to achieve neuroplasticity.

My ideal client is interested in discovering new ways to manage difficult circumstances that life can present. They are change-oriented and looking to learn more about ways to grow and/or develop a growth-mindset. My ideal client is not perfect, and is also ready to accept that healing and change are a process and continual commit

I work with high accountability professionals who want something different from therapy. The individuals I work with excel in many facets of life, and also recognize there are issues they need help working through. Often the same issues keep tripping them up, so they show up willing to look within themselves and do the work necessary to make transformative changes. Whether my clients want better work/life balance, are having troubles with self-confidence, need help with their relationships, or are feeling stuck in a meaningless loop, we work together to understand their struggles more deeply and with greater nuance and compassion.

Relationships can be a great source of health and joy, because they can help us feel fulfilled and connected with others. When relationships are in conflict, it can also be a great source of anxiety or sadness. As a relationship specialists, we focus on strengthening communication skills and increasing your own insight, to help you achieve greater connection and intimacy. Within the safe/neutral environment, we work with individuals, couples and families in a warm and collaborative manner. We find it important to build trust and have a good rapport with our clients.

Individuals, couples, and families dealing with difficult emotions, troubling behaivor, mental health disorders and trauma. People want the capacity to think and reflect, to not respond automatically to emotional pressures, internal or external. Today is your day, no matter what your life story or situation is, we believe you are one step closer to a new you with a greater level of functioning and increased well-being.

Mark was raised in Las Vegas and moved to Reno in 2011. Mark obtained his bachelor’s degree in psychology and then his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling in 2021. Throughout his life Mark has worked in human services helping individuals from a wide range of cultures. Mark has work history with the Easter Seals of Southern NV, a company that helps support individuals with intellectual disabilities make a living and lead a fulfilling life. Mark also worked as a behavioral tutor for individuals with Autism, then transitioned to providing support for adolescents at a residential treatment facility and in foster care.