Laura Baker
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Complex Trauma, Borderline Personality Features, Sex Therapy
Ages: Youth ages 10 and up, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Couples/Relationship Counseling, Group Therapy
Laura specializes in working with adults and adolescents, survivors of trauma and harm, Borderline Personality features, LGBTQIA+ folks, and sex therapy. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, warm, and curious and she strives to tailor therapy sessions to the unique needs of each client by integrating a variety of techniques including art, shadow work, psychodynamic theory, and self-compassion. Laura’s work is deeply rooted in equity and inclusion, and she providse the space for clients to truly contemplate their intersecting identities.
Laura especially enjoys working with clients who have struggled to find the right fit in a clinician, high-achieving professionals who “have it all” but still have the nagging sense that something is missing, those experiencing profound grief or loneliness, relationships with differences in orientation or identity, and friends, colleagues, or partners who can’t seem to work though conflict without hurting one another in the process.
After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Laura graduated with a Masters in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies with a specialization in Community Mental Health. In addition to their psychotherapy practice, they provide consultation to colleagues, organizations, and medical professionals on best practices for working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Laura is a founding board member of The Foundation for Sexuality and Gender Affirmation and Research, Crown the Foundation, and The Nevada Gender Clinic.
Laura Baker
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Complex Trauma, Borderline Personality Features, Sex Therapy
Ages: Youth ages 10 and up, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual, Couples/Relationship Counseling, Group
Laura specializes in working with adults and adolescents, survivors of trauma and harm, Borderline Personality features, LGBTQIA+ folks, and sex therapy. Her therapeutic style is eclectic, warm, and curious and she strives to tailor therapy sessions to the unique needs of each client by integrating a variety of techniques including art, shadow work, psychodynamic theory, and self-compassion. Laura’s work is deeply rooted in equity and inclusion, and she providse the space for clients to truly contemplate their intersecting identities.
Laura especially enjoys working with clients who have struggled to find the right fit in a clinician, high-achieving professionals who “have it all” but still have the nagging sense that something is missing, those experiencing profound grief or loneliness, relationships with differences in orientation or identity, and friends, colleagues, or partners who can’t seem to work though conflict without hurting one another in the process.
After graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Psychology, Laura graduated with a Masters in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies with a specialization in Community Mental Health. In addition to their psychotherapy practice, they provide consultation to colleagues, organizations, and medical professionals on best practices for working with the LGBTQIA+ community. Laura am a founding board member of The Foundation for Sexuality and Gender Affirmation and Research and Crown the Foundation.
Liz Blieden
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Treatment
Ages: Youth ages 16 and up, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Group Therapy
Liz specializes in the treatment of trauma, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, somatic interventions, and the impact of sociopolitical factors on mental health. They enjoy working with youth aged 16-20 as well as adults. With a therapeutic style that has been described as integrative, empowering, and inviting, Liz believes comprehensive care includes understanding the sociopolitical factors that influence our wellbeing. Liz encourages clients to identify what growth and healing looks like for them while deconstructing their assumptions of what healing is “supposed to” look like. She prides herself in being an affirming provider for folks in her queer and trans community.
Liz does their best work with clients who are exploring the nuances of their identity and how they fit into their communities and the world, individuals with deep relational wounds that impact their relationships and sense of themselves, survivors of harm and systemic oppression, those struggling to feel worthy of love and care, and individuals (re)discovering their gender identity, sexual orientation, or other aspects of their identity later in life.
Liz holds a Masters in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies. In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Liz provides case consultation to colleagues on best practices for LGBTQIA+-affirming care. Liz is a member of the Northern Nevada Standards of Care Collective which provides low-cost assessment and letter-writing services for gender-affirming medical procedures.
Liz Blieden
(They/She) Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties: LGBTQIA+, Somatic Therapy, Trauma Treatment
Ages: Youth ages 16 and up, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual, Group
Liz specializes in the treatment of trauma, LGBTQIA+-affirming therapy, somatic interventions, and the impact of sociopolitical factors on mental health. They enjoy working with youth aged 16-20 as well as adults. With a therapeutic style that has been described as integrative, empowering, and inviting, Liz believes comprehensive care includes understanding the sociopolitical factors that influence our wellbeing. Liz encourages clients to identify what growth and healing looks like for them while deconstructing their assumptions of what healing is “supposed to” look like. She prides herself in being an affirming provider for folks in her queer and trans community.
Liz does their best work with clients who are exploring the nuances of their identity and how they fit into their communities and the world, individuals with deep relational wounds that impact their relationships and sense of themselves, survivors of harm and systemic oppression, those struggling to feel worthy of love and care, and individuals (re)discovering their gender identity, sexual orientation, or other aspects of their identity later in life.
Liz holds a Masters in Counseling from the California Institute of Integral Studies. In addition to her psychotherapy practice, Liz provides case consultation to colleagues on best practices for LGBTQIA+-affirming care. Liz is a member of the Northern Nevada Standards of Care Collective which provides low-cost assessment and letter-writing services for gender-affirming medical procedures.
Specialties: Art Therapy, LGBTQIA+, Life Stressors
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couple/Relationship Therapy, Groups
Hannah’s therapeutic style is person-centered, empathetic, and holistic. They firmly believe in the profound healing power of art, and her 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 received a Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design. Through the various layers of oil paintings, they witnessed the effect art has on people. This experience led Hannah to pursue a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy from Pennslyvania Western University.
Through academic and workplace endeavors, Hannah feels drawn to individuals in her LGBTQIA+ community. As a graduate student, they are dedicated to continuously expanding my knowledge and expertise to better serve this community.
Hanna’s therapeutic style is based on the intersection of psychology and art, and how these disciplines converge to enhance the well-being of individuals. Her vision is to contribute meaningfully to the field of Art Therapy, and she aspires to integrate innovative approaches, advance research, and advocate for the recognition of Art Therapy as a powerful tool for holistic healing.
Hannah Zipes
(She/They) Art Therapist Student Intern
Hannah Zipes
(She/They) Art Therapist Student Intern
Specialties: Art Therapy, LGBTQIA+, Life Stressors
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 her 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 received a Bachelor of Fine Art in Painting from Herron School of Art and Design. Through the various layers of oil paintings, they witnessed the effect art has on people. This experience led Hannah to pursue a Master’s in Counseling with a concentration in Art Therapy from Pennslyvania Western University.
Through academic and workplace endeavors, Hannah feels drawn to individuals in her LGBTQIA+ community. As a graduate student, they are dedicated to continuously expanding my knowledge and expertise to better serve this community.
Hannah’s therapeutic style is based on the intersection of psychology and art, and how these disciplines converge to enhance the well-being of individuals. Her vision is to contribute meaningfully to the field of Art Therapy, and she aspires to integrate innovative approaches, advance research, and advocate for the recognition of Art Therapy as a powerful tool for holistic healing.
Christine Greene
(She/Her) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Intern
Specialties: Addictions, Trauma Treatment, Co-Occurring Disorders
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couple Therapy
Christine Greene
(She/Her) Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Intern
Specialties: Addictions, Trauma Treatment
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Couple Therapy
Christine Greene MS, LADC, LADC-S, CPC-Intern is a licensed addiction therapist and mental health clinical intern, working in the community for over 12 years helping to build awareness through the treatment and prevention of substance use, addiction, and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Her educational background includes a BA in Psychology from the University of Nevada-Reno (UNR), an MS degree in Counseling with an emphasis in Addiction Treatment and Prevention, followed by completed coursework in Clinical Mental Health to allow her scope of practice to include co-occurring disorders (UNR).
While no single approach is always the right fit for every person, Christine utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities in her work with clients. These may include Cognitive Therapies to realign distorted thinking and learn new adaptive responding; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, an action-oriented approach that fosters behavioral change by embracing emotions; Internal Family Systems to explore and unpack childhood traumas for developing deeper understanding of the self; Dialectical Behavior Therapy to
promote mindfulness and tolerance of change; Trauma based interventions to work through difficult life events; and Motivational Enhancement Therapy to support the client using a client-centered approach.
Christine’s passion is working with all people and ages who are struggling with addictions, traumas and other co-occurring mental health conditions that typify addiction disorders. She helps her clients find healthy solutions to difficult life situations when exposed to severe stressors that disrupt their lives. When people are exposed to traumatic events it is not uncommon for life to begin unraveling. Experiencing emotions that are painful and overwhelming is not unusual. For some, engaging in addictive behaviors helps to ease the pain of stress and trauma and can be a way to cope when life gets unmanageable. When these behaviors become addictive, life gets messy. Christine’s approach in counseling can help strengthen the relationship to self and begin the healing process to restore safety and create self-trust in life.
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