Laura Baker
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
As the co-director of Inclusive Counseling, Laura oversees therapeutic cases while facilitating staff consultation, training, and supervision. With a clinical focus on gender-affirming care, trauma treatment, personality disorders (particularly borderline personality features), sex therapy, and neurodivergence, they employ interpersonal and anti-oppressive approaches to therapy.
Laura graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies, specializing in Community Mental Health. During their graduate studies, they were awarded a Fellowship from the CIIS Center for Writing and Scholarship, gaining training in critical pedagogy, teaching, and facilitation.
In addition to their Master’s degree, Laura has completed the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis program Psychoanalysis and the Sociopolitical World and has three years of individual interpersonal analytic supervision. They hold a certificate in Sex Therapy from the American Association of Sex Educators and Therapists and are an Equitable Care Certified Provider. Laura has trained with leading clinicians such as Dr. Joy DeGruy, Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Janina Fisher, Dr. Eduardo Duran, and Linda Graham on trauma and the impact of sociopolitical factors on mental health.
Prior to their clinical career, Laura participated in community organizing and nonprofit development, advocating for environmental issues and consumer protection. Her exceptional fundraising skills were evident in her role as one of the nation’s top-performing nonprofit fundraisers. Laura has presented and facilitated trainings on topics ranging from community mental health to the implications of modern warfare on veterans’ rights.
Beyond their clinical work, Laura provides consultation and training to colleagues and organizations on best practices for working with the LGBTQIA+ community and are involved in community advocacy to improve health care for queer and trans folks. They co-facilitate the Gender Affirming Care Consultation Group with local experts and are a founding board member of Crown the Foundation and The Nevada Gender Clinic.
Laura is passionate about fostering learning environments grounded in critical pedagogy for clinicians-in-training and firmly believes in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for all clients.
Laura Baker
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
As the co-director of Inclusive Counseling, Laura oversees therapeutic cases while facilitating staff consultation, training, and supervision. With a clinical focus on gender-affirming care, trauma treatment, personality disorders (particularly borderline personality features), sex therapy, and neurodivergence, they employ interpersonal and anti-oppressive approaches to therapy.
Laura graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and earned a Master’s degree in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies, specializing in Community Mental Health. During their graduate studies, they were awarded a Fellowship from the CIIS Center for Writing and Scholarship, gaining training in critical pedagogy, teaching, and facilitation.
In addition to their Master’s degree, Laura has completed the Manhattan Institute for Psychoanalysis program Psychoanalysis and the Sociopolitical World and has three years of individual interpersonal analytic supervision. They hold a certificate in Sex Therapy from the American Association of Sex Educators and Therapists and are an Equitable Care Certified Provider. Laura has trained with leading clinicians such as Dr. Joy DeGruy, Dr. Gabor Mate, Dr. Janina Fisher, Dr. Eduardo Duran, and Linda Graham on trauma and the impact of sociopolitical factors on mental health.
Prior to their clinical career, Laura participated in community organizing and nonprofit development, advocating for environmental issues and consumer protection. Her exceptional fundraising skills were evident in her role as one of the nation’s top-performing nonprofit fundraisers. Laura has presented and facilitated trainings on topics ranging from community mental health to the implications of modern warfare on veterans’ rights.
Beyond their clinical work, Laura provides consultation and training to colleagues and organizations on best practices for working with the LGBTQIA+ community and are involved in community advocacy to improve health care for queer and trans folks. They co-facilitate the Gender Affirming Care Consultation Group with local experts and are a founding board member of Crown the Foundation and The Nevada Gender Clinic.
Laura is passionate about fostering learning environments grounded in critical pedagogy for clinicians-in-training and firmly believes in creating welcoming, inclusive spaces for all clients.
Liz Blieden
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
Liz is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-director of Inclusive Counseling, specializing in trauma treatment, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, somatic interventions, and the impact of sociopolitical factors on mental health. With a Master’s degree in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Liz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their practice.
Liz’s therapeutic style is described as integrative, empowering, and inviting. They believe comprehensive care includes understanding the sociopolitical factors that influence wellbeing. Liz encourages clients and clinicians in training to identify what growth and healing look like for them while deconstructing assumptions of what that process should entail.
Liz’s expertise extends beyond adult therapy to encompass extensive work with children, adolescents, and families. Her background in education, both as an educator and a mental health professional, has equipped her with unique insights into supporting young people. Through group and individual interventions, Liz has guided students in identity exploration, resilience-building, and fostering healthy relationships. Their practice thrives on supporting clients through various life stages and challenges, including those navigating complex identities, healing from relational trauma, overcoming systemic oppression, addressing self-worth issues, and individuals embarking on journeys of self-discovery later in life.
Liz provides case consultation to colleagues on best practices for LGBTQIA+-affirming care and is a member of the Northern Nevada Standards of Care Collective, which offers low-cost assessment and letter-writing services for gender-affirming medical procedures.
Their commitment to continuous learning is reflected in numerous trainings focused on trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and sociopolitical impacts on mental health. Liz’s approach emphasizes creating safe, inclusive spaces that empower individuals through compassionate and affirming practices. They take pride in being an affirming provider and advocate for their queer community.
Liz Blieden
Co-Founder, Clinical Director
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
Liz is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and co-director of Inclusive Counseling, specializing in trauma treatment, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, somatic interventions, and the impact of sociopolitical factors on mental health. With a Master’s degree in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies and a certificate in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy, Liz brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to their practice.
Liz’s therapeutic style is described as integrative, empowering, and inviting. They believe comprehensive care includes understanding the sociopolitical factors that influence wellbeing. Liz encourages clients and clinicians in training to identify what growth and healing look like for them while deconstructing assumptions of what that process should entail.
Liz’s expertise extends beyond adult therapy to encompass extensive work with children, adolescents, and families. Her background in education, both as an educator and a mental health professional, has equipped her with unique insights into supporting young people. Through group and individual interventions, Liz has guided students in identity exploration, resilience-building, and fostering healthy relationships. Their practice thrives on supporting clients through various life stages and challenges, including those navigating complex identities, healing from relational trauma, overcoming systemic oppression, addressing self-worth issues, and individuals embarking on journeys of self-discovery later in life.
Liz provides case consultation to colleagues on best practices for LGBTQIA+-affirming care and is a member of the Northern Nevada Standards of Care Collective, which offers low-cost assessment and letter-writing services for gender-affirming medical procedures.
Their commitment to continuous learning is reflected in numerous trainings focused on trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, and sociopolitical impacts on mental health. Liz’s approach emphasizes creating safe, inclusive spaces that empower individuals through compassionate and affirming practices. They take pride in being an affirming provider and advocate for their queer community.
Hannah Zipes
Co-Founder, Programming Director
(They/Them) Registered Art Therapist, Provisional
Specialties: Couples/Polycules, Identity Exploration, Sex Therapy, Borderline Personality Features
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual, Family, Couple/Relationship, Groups
Hannah’s therapeutic style is person-centered, empathetic, and holistic. They firmly believe in the profound healing power of art, and their mission is to facilitate positive change and personal growth through creative expression. Hannah is dedicated to creating a space conducive to fostering resilience, promoting self-expression, and empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges through various artistic mediums.
Hannah’s journey in art therapy began with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design, where they discovered the transformative power of artistic expression. This experience inspired Hannah to pursue a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University, combining their passion for art with a desire to facilitate healing and personal growth.
Hannah is particularly committed to serving and supporting individuals within their LGBTQIA+ community. They continuously expand their knowledge and expertise to provide culturally humble and affirming care to all clients, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship structure.
Hannah’s approach is based on the intersection of psychology and art, leveraging the synergy between these disciplines to enhance individual and communal well-being. They aspire to contribute meaningfully to the field of Art Therapy by integrating innovative approaches, advancing research, and advocating for the recognition of Art Therapy as a powerful tool for holistic healing.
Through their warm and direct approach, Hannah creates a space where clients can explore intersecting aspects of their identities and be witnessed holistically without judgment. Their commitment to anti-oppressive practices ensures that each client’s unique experiences and perspectives are valued and respected throughout the therapeutic process.
Dr. Bernadette Hinojos
(They/Them) Clinical Psychologist #CAPSY35513
Specialties: Psychological Assessment, 2SLGBTQ+, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Marginalized Populations, Intimate Partner Violence
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Services Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships), Life Coaching
Kate McLeod
(She/Her) MFT Intern
Specialties: Autism and ADHD, Complex Trauma, LGBTQ Issues, Body Image
Ages: Teens and Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, partners, or polycules)
Kate is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist – Intern with an M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University Worldwide, where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. She brings a neurodiversity-affirming, sex-positive, and kink-aware perspective to her practice, specializing in trauma, queer positivity, body image, men’s issues, gender affirmation, and neurodivergence. Kate is committed to creating a safe, inclusive environment for all clients, integrating a range of modalities including Internal Family Systems, Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based approaches, and Mindfulness-Based CBT.Her therapeutic approach includes parts work, inner child connection, and a “bottom-up” method that respects each client’s unique lived experience. Kate values collaboration and works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that foster growth, healing, and positive change.
Outside of her professional life, Kate enjoys crocheting, cross-stitching, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and spending time with her beloved French Bulldog, Toby. A lifelong musician, she has been playing the flute since she was six years old.
Specialties: Couples/Polycules, Identity Exploration, Sex Therapy, Borderline Personality Features
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (Couples, Friends, Polycules, and other Expansive Relationships)
Hannah’s therapeutic style is person-centered, empathetic, and holistic. They firmly believe in the profound healing power of art, and their mission is to facilitate positive change and personal growth through creative expression. Hannah is dedicated to creating a space conducive to fostering resilience, promoting self-expression, and empowering individuals to overcome life’s challenges through various artistic mediums.
Hannah’s journey in art therapy began with a Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design, where they discovered the transformative power of artistic expression. This experience inspired Hannah to pursue a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University, combining their passion for art with a desire to facilitate healing and personal growth.
Hannah is particularly committed to serving and supporting individuals within their LGBTQIA+ community. They continuously expand their knowledge and expertise to provide culturally humble and affirming care to all clients, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship structure.
Hannah’s approach is based on the intersection of psychology and art, leveraging the synergy between these disciplines to enhance individual and communal well-being. They aspire to contribute meaningfully to the field of Art Therapy by integrating innovative approaches, advancing research, and advocating for the recognition of Art Therapy as a powerful tool for holistic healing.
Through their warm and direct approach, Hannah creates a space where clients can explore intersecting aspects of their identities and be witnessed holistically without judgment. Their commitment to anti-oppressive practices ensures that each client’s unique experiences and perspectives are valued and respected throughout the therapeutic process.
Hannah Zipes
Specialties: Psychological Assessment, 2SLGBTQ+, Eating Disorders, Trauma, Personality Disorders, Marginalized Populations, Intimate Partner Violence
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Services Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships), Life Coaching
Dr. Bernadette Hinojos
(They/Them) Clinical Psychologist #CAPSY35513
Nicole Dunn
(She/Her) Clinical Professional Counselor
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Neurodivergence, Sex Therapy
Ages: Youth ages 16 and up, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Nicole holds a Masters in Counseling from Capella University and has 17 years of experience in the field of human services. Her vast experience includes career counseling, case management, client advocacy, suicide assessment and prevention, and inpatient and intensive outpatient care. Nicole specializes in working with individuals and expansive relationships and providing LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-affirming care. Nicole is sex positive, kink friendly and supportive of all relationship models. She is passionate about creating a safe, judgement free space, where individuals can process trauma, manage daily stressors, and explore themselves.
Nicole works from a trauma informed perspective and considers the impact of systemic influences such as family, culture and social oppression on individuals’ overall health and well-being. She believes that providing individuals with an empathetic, compassionate and supportive environment to explore themselves and their relationships is the foundation for growth and empowerment.
Lauren Wise
(She/Her) CPC Student Intern
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Body Image, Faith Deconstruction, Relational Difficulties. Expressive Therapies
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
A committed student intern, Lauren has worked with teens and young adults for 8+ years, and is eager to continue playing a supportive role in clients’ furthered self-discovery at Inclusive. Understanding that this age can be full of both excitement and uncertainty, she works from a holistic, person-centered approach with elements of mindfulness, strengths-based psychology, and art + expressive tools to help navigate a variety of challenges.
Lauren particularly enjoys working with the following challenges: self esteem, body image, eating disorders, faith deconstruction, family conflict, codependency, and establishing boundaries. Lauren truly believes her clients have all the answers they seek, they may just need assistance and support in unpacking the layers surrounding them.
From navigating life changes and transitions, to processing impacts of past experiences, family dynamics or other relationships on current feelings and behaviors, Lauren creates a safe and non-judgemental space to explore new feelings and identities, manage and overcome obstacles, and build resilience. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex positive, and is dedicated to personal continued education, equipping herself with the best tools to deliver informed care to individuals of all backgrounds.
Specialties: Autism and ADHD, Complex Trauma, LGBTQ Issues, Body Image
Ages: Teens and Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, partners, or polycules)
Her therapeutic approach includes parts work, inner child connection, and a “bottom-up” method that respects each client’s unique lived experience. Kate values collaboration and works closely with clients to develop personalized strategies that foster growth, healing, and positive change.
Outside of her professional life, Kate enjoys crocheting, cross-stitching, playing Dungeons and Dragons, and spending time with her beloved French Bulldog, Toby. A lifelong musician, she has been playing the flute since she was six years old.
Kate McLeod
(She/Her) MFT Intern
Specialties: Identity Exploration, Neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+
Ages: 13+, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Kamea was born and raised in Northern Nevada before she ventured to Washington state to receive her B.A. in Psychology from Gonzaga University. Kamea has since returned to continue her studies at the University of Nevada, Reno where she completed her M.A. in Counseling for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Kamea values the client centered approach of counseling with the acknowledgment that clients are the experts of their lives and may need varying approaches. The approaches she has explored range from Narrative, Existential, Emotionally Focused, IFS, and ACT as well as some background in CBT. Most vitally, she believes the therapeutic relationship involves an open space for reflection, curiosity, and growth between the client and therapist to slowly build together as they discover the client’s true strengths. She enjoys working with clients on their values and exploring one’s identity, whatever that looks like for them.
Kamea enjoys working with ages 13 and up, primarily teens and adults. She is interested in supporting LGBQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals in their exploration and journey of their identity and what paths their life may take them on.
During her leisure time, Kamea enjoys spending time with her partner, family, friends, and her cats, as well as delving into anything “nerdy”—from playing video games, watching anime, and listening to music to perfecting make-up looks, engaging in amateur photography, and everything in between.
Kamea Sandstrom
(She/Her) MFT Intern
Nicole Dunn
(She/Her) Clinical Professional Counselor
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Neurodivergence, Sex Therapy
Ages: Youth ages 16 and up, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Couples/Relationship Therapy
Nicole holds a Masters in Counseling from Capella University and has 17 years of experience in the field of human services. Her vast experience includes career counseling, case management, client advocacy, suicide assessment and prevention, and inpatient and intensive outpatient care. Nicole specializes in working with individuals and expansive relationships and providing LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent-affirming care. Nicole is sex positive, kink friendly and supportive of all relationship models. She is passionate about creating a safe, judgement free space, where individuals can process trauma, manage daily stressors, and explore themselves.
Nicole works from a trauma informed perspective and considers the impact of systemic influences such as family, culture and social oppression on individuals’ overall health and well-being. She believes that providing individuals with an empathetic, compassionate and supportive environment to explore themselves and their relationships is the foundation for growth and empowerment.
Kamea Sandstrom
(She/Her) MFT Intern
Specialties: Identity Exploration, Neurodivergence, LGBTQIA+
Ages: 13+, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Couples/Relationship Therapy, Family Therapy
Kamea was born and raised in Northern Nevada before she ventured to Washington state to receive her B.A. in Psychology from Gonzaga University. Kamea has since returned to continue her studies at the University of Nevada, Reno where she completed her M.A. in Counseling for Marriage and Family Therapy.
Kamea values the client centered approach of counseling with the acknowledgment that clients are the experts of their lives and may need varying approaches. The approaches she has explored range from Narrative, Existential, Emotionally Focused, IFS, and ACT as well as some background in CBT. Most vitally, she believes the therapeutic relationship involves an open space for reflection, curiosity, and growth between the client and therapist to slowly build together as they discover the client’s true strengths. She enjoys working with clients on their values and exploring one’s identity, whatever that looks like for them.
Kamea enjoys working with ages 13 and up, primarily teens and adults. She is interested in supporting LGBQIA+ and neurodiverse individuals in their exploration and journey of their identity and what paths their life may take them on.
During her leisure time, Kamea enjoys spending time with her partner, family, friends, and her cats, as well as delving into anything “nerdy”—from playing video games, watching anime, and listening to music to perfecting make-up looks, engaging in amateur photography, and everything in between.
Danny Phung
(He/Him) CPC Intern
Specialties: Asian American, Trauma Informed, LGBTQIA+
Ages: 16+, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Teletherapy, Relationship Therapy
Lauren Wise
(She/Her) CPC Student Intern
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Body Image, Faith Deconstruction, Relational Challenges, Expressive Therapies
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Couples/Relationship Counseling
A committed student intern, Lauren has worked with teens and young adults for 8+ years, and is eager to continue playing a supportive role in clients’ furthered self-discovery at Inclusive. Understanding that this age can be full of both excitement and uncertainty, she works from a holistic, person-centered approach with elements of mindfulness, strengths-based psychology, and art + expressive tools to help navigate a variety of challenges.
Lauren particularly enjoys working with the following challenges: self esteem, body image, eating disorders, faith deconstruction, family conflict, codependency, and establishing boundaries. Lauren truly believes her clients have all the answers they seek, they may just need assistance and support in unpacking the layers surrounding them.
From navigating life changes and transitions, to processing impacts of past experiences, family dynamics or other relationships on current feelings and behaviors, Lauren creates a safe and non-judgemental space to explore new feelings and identities, manage and overcome obstacles, and build resilience. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming, sex positive, and is dedicated to personal continued education, equipping herself with the best tools to deliver informed care to individuals of all backgrounds.
Frank Fregoso-Gardner
(They/He) Office Manager
Anna Satterfield
(She/Her) Outreach Coordinator
Anna is the outreach coordinator for Inclusive Counseling. She interfaces with the community and liaises between practitioners with Inclusive Counseling and other agencies. Anna holds a Bachelors in Journalism from University of Nevada, Reno, and she shares our passion for liberation and access to equitable care. In addition to her years of office management experience, Anna has been a Pilates instructor and personal trainer for over a decade. She provides group and private Pilates instruction at several studios throughout Reno.
Anna is passionate about the intersection between physical and psychological wellbeing and a firm believer in the benefits of therapy. She looks forward to assisting you on your healing journey.
Specialties: Asian American, Trauma Informed, LGBTQIA+
Ages: 16+, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Teletherapy, Relationship Therapy
Danny Phung
(He/Him) CPC Intern
Frank Fregoso-Gardner
(They/He) Office Manager
Anna is the outreach coordinator for Inclusive Counseling. She interfaces with the community and liaises between practitioners with Inclusive Counseling and other agencies. Anna holds a Bachelors in Journalism from University of Nevada, Reno, and she shares our passion for liberation and access to equitable care. In addition to her years of office management experience, Anna has been a Pilates instructor and personal trainer for over a decade. She provides group and private Pilates instruction at several studios throughout Reno.
Anna is passionate about the intersection between physical and psychological wellbeing and a firm believer in the benefits of therapy. She looks forward to assisting you on your healing journey.
Anna Satterfield
(She/Her) Outreach Coordinator
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