Leadership
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, facilitate regular training in supporting LGBTQIA+ folks, and developed the Gender Affirming Care Certificate Program in addition to their work as 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.
Hannah Zipes
Co-Founder, Programming Director
(They/Them) ATRP, CPC Intern
As Programming Director at Inclusive Counseling, Hannah organizes our community programs, speaking engagements, presentations, and staff events. Their leadership ensures that Inclusive Counseling’s outreach and educational efforts are inclusive, creative, and rooted in social justice.
In addition to their leadership role, Hannah is a Registered Art Therapist (Provisional) and Clinical Professional Counselor Intern. Their therapeutic style is person-centered, empathetic, and holistic, with a firm belief in the profound healing power of art. Hannah’s mission is to facilitate positive change and personal growth through creative expression, helping clients build resilience, promote self-expression, and overcome life’s challenges using a variety of 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 first discovered the transformative power of artistic expression. Inspired by this experience, Hannah pursued a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy from Pennsylvania Western University, combining their passion for art with a commitment to healing and personal growth.
Deeply committed to serving and supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community, Hannah continuously expands their knowledge to provide culturally humble and affirming care to all clients—regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or relationship structure. Their approach is grounded in the intersection of psychology and art, leveraging these disciplines to enhance both individual and community well-being.
Through their warm and direct approach, Hannah creates spaces where clients and community members can explore intersecting aspects of their identities and be witnessed holistically, without judgment. Their dedication to anti-oppressive practices ensures that every individual’s unique experiences and perspectives are valued and respected throughout the therapeutic process.
Hannah is supervised by Megan Evans, MFT.
Reno Office
Nicole Dunn
Clinical Lead
(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 is a Gender-Affirming Care Certified Provider.
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.
Dr. Bernadette Hinojos
(They/Them)
Clinical Psychologist, #CAPSY 35513
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. B is a Gender Affirming Care Certificate Program instructor.
Kamea Sandstrom
(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 is a Gender-Affirming Care Certified Provider.
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 is supervised by Natalie Sanchez, MFT.
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 Gender-Affirming Care Certified Provider.
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.
Kate is supervised by April Lang-Barroga, MFT.
Boony Gorsakul
(He/Him)
CPC Intern
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, Grief and Loss, identity exploration, 2SLGBTQIA+, trauma, Marginalized populations
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Boony is dedicated, empathic, and passionate about supporting individuals through their unique mental health journeys. Boony’s approach integrates mindfulness techniques to foster self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience, empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and confidence.
Boony has experience working with a diverse range of clients, including those from 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, marginalized communities, and those working through the effects of trauma. His therapeutic practice is informed by person-centered therapy, which emphasizes the value of a strong therapeutic relationship, existential therapy to explore meaning and personal values, solution-focused techniques for goal achievement, systemic therapy to address relational dynamics, and emotion-focused therapy to help clients connect with, process, and understand their emotions.
With particular experience in depression and identity exploration, Boony works collaboratively with clients to understand and challenge internal and external obstacles, fostering empowerment and growth. Boony’s goal is to provide compassionate, client-centered care that supports each person in developing a deeper understanding of themselves, healing from past wounds, and achieving meaningful, lasting change.
Boony is supervised by Dr. Chuck Holt, MFT.
Jamie Ahumada
Queer Social Work BSW Program Coordinator
(She/Her) CSW Intern
Specialties: Trauma-Informed Care, Anxiety and Emotional Regulation in Children, Family Systems, and Parent-Child Relationships, Play Therapy
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Jamie is a bilingual social worker with a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno, known for her compassionate and caring approach. With over 10 years of experience supporting individuals and families, she brings warmth, empathy, and a deep commitment to helping others thrive.
For the past two years, she’s focused on working with school-aged children, providing extra support in social-emotional learning and helping kids build confidence, resilience, and healthy relationships. Jamie loves connecting with clients of all ages and is passionate about making sure every person feels seen, heard, and supported.
She has a strong background in community resource navigation, treatment planning, and group counseling, and believes that collaboration is key—whether it’s with families, schools, or community partners. Known for her calm presence, strong communication skills, and problem-solving mindset, Jamie is always ready to meet clients where they are and walk alongside them toward their goals.
Jamie takes a warm, trauma-informed approach to her work, always considering the ways that family, culture, and larger social systems can shape a person’s experiences. believes that when people feel genuinely heard, supported, and understood, they’re better able to explore their thoughts, emotions, and relationships in meaningful ways. She’s deeply committed to creating a safe, nurturing environment where healing, growth, and empowerment can take place naturally.
Jamie is supervised by Cassi LeVesque, LCSW.
O'Brien Wilson
(She/Her)
MFT Intern
Specialties: Somatic Techniques, Sex and Sexuality, Expansive Relationships, Chronic Illness/Disability
Ages: Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, partners, or polycules)
O’Brien offers personalized therapy drawing from an extensive background that includes a Master of Arts in Somatic Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University, Certified Sex Educator training through San Francisco Sex Information, and training in Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT/acupressure) from Tapping the Matrix Academy. O’Brien provides individual adult and expansive relationship teletherapy as a marriage and family therapist intern, supervised by Nicole Cooley, LMFT.
O’Brien is a nonjudgmental resource in many areas, including but not limited to LGBTQIA+ community members, Poly/CNM/Open Relationship & Kink communities, and members of the disability community and folks with chronic illness and/or pain.
O’Brien believes that by bringing attention to the body, being aware of breathing, posture, and internal experience, the body becomes an invaluable resource for growth and healing. Her therapy style focuses on teaching clients the skills to regulate and understand their nervous systems and bodies. She might just lead you outdoors for a session over the telephone.
In her free time, O’Brien enjoys spending quality time with her fur babies and loved ones, going for walks and being in nature, reading, traveling, and savoring quality media and foods from all over the world.
Las Vegas Office
Natalie Wallenfang
Clinical Lead
(She/Her) Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties: Trauma, Complex Trauma, Attachment, Parent-Child Relationships, Expecting Parents
Ages: Children, adolescents, adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Teletherapy
Natalie holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree and is licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Nevada. Natalie has over 10 years experience working with families and children experiencing complex trauma.
Natalie has vast experience in working with substance-using mothers and fathers, their children, and children experiencing the child welfare system. Natalie utilizes a trauma informed lens in working with marginalized populations and a reflective, open therapeutic setting.
Natalie is certified in Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) – a therapeutic framework that integrates concepts of developmental trauma and neurodevelopment throughout the lifespan in guiding work with children, families, and their surrounding community. This model is neurobiological informed and focused on brain development and the effects and impact of trauma on the brain. Natalie is in the certification process of Trauma Informed–Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based therapeutic treatment approach to help children and their families overcome trauma related difficulties and aimed at reducing PTSD symptoms related to emotional and behavioral problems observed.
Natalie’s clinical focus over the last 5 years has been supporting children, teens and their families in overcoming trauma and attachment related concerns. Natalie appreciates working with clients and families that are engaged in the process and those seeking a clinician that brings honest and genuine relationship and connection to the therapeutic setting. Outside of the office, Natalie enjoys hiking, camping, swimming, and being active with her spouse and child and engaging in intentional activities with family and friends.
Dr. 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 (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Danny specializes in helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, life stressors, and identity development. He takes on a person-centered approach, integrating a wide range of techniques that will benefit the client. Danny taps into cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment work, and a trauma-informed lens using an internal family systems approach, and is LGBTQIA+ affirming. He enjoys working with young adults (18-25), especially at the intersections of ethnic and sexual marginalized identities. Danny believes in providing a therapeutic relationship that is honest and direct while creating a space that is also understanding, curious, and empathetic.
Danny appreciates clients who are honest, open, and motivated to change. He wants clients to become their authentic selves and does so by identifying the challenges and barriers that impede on one’s wants and needs. Danny’s therapeutic style is warm and relational, and he encourages clients to view and think from different perspectives.
Danny earned his Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) in 2025. He received his M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2022, and his B.S. in Neuroscience from UNR in 2018. His dissertation utilized a minority stress framework to explore psychological distress in gay Asian American men. Additionally, Danny conducts research on video game addictions and hypersexuality.
Outside the therapy room, Danny is a Las Vegas native, he enjoys music festivals, movies, playing video games, trying new foods, going to the gym, and reading. He loves chocolate cake, soy matcha lattes, and coffee. Something he wants to start doing more is traveling and running.
Administrative Support
Beth McLeod-Ashman
(She/Her)
Receptionist
With over 30 years of experience as an Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) teacher, teacher mentor, and IEP trainer, I have dedicated my career to supporting children, families, and educators with compassion, expertise, and care. My background also includes working in a fast-paced emergency room as a patient access registrar, where I developed an even deeper appreciation for empathy, resilience, and human connection.
I’m guided by a strong belief in social justice, fairness, equity, and inclusion. I believe deeply in the importance of sharing, listening, and creating spaces where everyone feels seen and valued.
Outside of work, the heart of my life is my family—my daughter and granddaughter bring me endless joy and perspective. I share my home with my beloved Tibetan Terrier, Rey, and two guinea pigs, Brownie and Blackie, who always make me smile. I find peace in knitting blankets, gardening, and painting, and I’m endlessly fascinated by paranormal phenomena. I also love getting lost in audiobooks, where stories open windows to new worlds and deeper understanding.
To me, the meaning of life is simple: to love and to serve one another—and I try to live that truth every day.
Kelsie Fahr
(She/Her)
Outreach Director
Kelsie Fahr serves as the Outreach Director at Inclusive Counseling, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in the mental health field. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Dakota Wesleyan University, where she built a strong foundation in understanding human behavior and mental wellness. Throughout her career, Kelsie has excelled in both leadership and direct service roles, including positions as Intervention Specialist, Direct Service Coordinator, Program Director, and Health and Wellness Coordinator.
Her professional journey includes developing and leading intervention programs for youth and families, focusing on independent living skills, psychosocial rehabilitation, and behavioral support. Kelsie has supervised clinical teams, managed case coordination, and ensured the highest standards of care and compliance. She has also designed and implemented outreach and community engagement initiatives, connecting individuals and families with essential resources. Her hands-on experience spans facilitating group programs and providing individualized services, empowering clients to achieve greater independence and well-being.
Kelsie is deeply committed to inclusivity, advocacy, and the creation of supportive environments for all community members. Her passion for connecting people to vital support and her expertise in program development drive her work to expand outreach efforts, ensuring that everyone has access to quality mental health care.
Mr Nasty
(He/Him)
Reno Mascot
Mr. Nasty is our beloved chronically ill rescue cat and the unofficial mascot of the Reno office. On days when he has vet appointments or simply needs a little extra love, you may see him making his rounds, spreading cheer and feline charm to staff and visitors alike. If you have an allergy or are uneasy around gentle dumpster cats, please let your clinician know so we can ensure Mr. Nasty does not interrupt your visit.
He delights in smelling fresh flowers, lazing in sunny spots, and receiving scratchies behind his ears, but above all, he loves eating. Mr. Nasty brings warmth and a touch of whimsy to our space, reminding everyone to enjoy life’s simple pleasures.
Request an Appointment
Call Our Office: 775-209-9056
Fill Out the Form Below and a member of our team will reach out.
Thank you for reaching out! A member of our team will contact you within 5 business days.