Laura Baker
Co-Founder, Executive Director
(They/Them) 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. Their exceptional fundraising skills were evident in their 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 2SLGBTQIA+ 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.
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)
Languages Spoken: English
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)
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
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)
Languages Spoken: English
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)
Languages Spoken: English
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, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
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, Trauma, Marginalized Populations
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English, Thai
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.
Megan Huffman
(She/Her)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Specialties: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Perinatal Mental Health, Trauma, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Grief & Loss
Ages: Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy
Languages Spoken: English
Megan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who believes that human connection is at the heart of healing. Megan brings warmth, compassion, and authenticity into every session, with the goal of helping clients feel truly seen and supported. Megan’s clinical background includes extensive training and experience in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and previous experience as the lead therapist at Thrive Wellness’s perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program, It Takes A Village.
Megan has experience treating mood disorders, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, substance use disorders, and severe mental illness. Megan also has experience providing Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) therapy for individuals navigating OCD and anxiety disorders.
Megan’s approach is person-centered and flexible, drawing from DBT, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), solution-focused therapy, and psychodynamic perspectives. At the core of Megan’s work is the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives, and with the support of a strong therapeutic alliance, can cultivate resilience and create fulfilling, balanced lives. Megan values human connection above all else and views the therapeutic relationship as the foundation of meaningful change. Building trust, rapport, and safety from the very beginning is at the heart of her work.
Outside of the therapy room, Megan enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, young son, and their dog, as well as with family and friends. Music and singing are lifelong passions of hers, and she also loves adventuring, shopping, trying new cuisine, listening to live music, being spontaneous, and crystals. A Halloween enthusiast at heart, she has a special love for horror movies and all things spooky.
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, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
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.
Itzel Hernandez
(She/Her)
CSW Intern
Specialties: Trauma-Informed Care, Family Systems, ADHD, Depression & Anxiety, Marginalized Communities
Ages: Adolescents and Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish
Itzel Hernandez is a bilingual social work intern who is passionate about creating a welcoming, inclusive, and affirming therapeutic space for all clients. She holds a master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Development & Family Sciences.
Itzel approaches therapy with warmth, compassion, and a deep respect for the unique lived experiences of each person she works with. She is especially committed to supporting adolescents navigating ADHD, individuals healing from complex trauma, and those from historically marginalized communities. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Itzel is honored to provide culturally responsive services to diverse individuals and families.
Her clinical experience includes working with youth and families impacted by foster care, child protective services, and juvenile justice systems. Grounded in trauma-informed and systems-aware frameworks, Itzel integrates parts work, inner child connection, and bottom-up somatic approaches to help clients reconnect with themselves and foster meaningful, lasting growth.
Itzel is dedicated to walking alongside her clients as they explore their identities, heal from past wounds, and build empowered futures. Her goal is to co-create a therapeutic space where safety, trust, and transformation can flourish.
Itzel is supervised by Allen Johnson, LCSW
Alex Rendahl
(He/Him)
MFT Intern
Specialties:Psychodynamic Techniques, Systems based work, Trauma-Informed Care, Ecotherapy
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
With a Master’s degree from Pacifica Graduate Institute in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Depth Psychology, Alex brings a warm and grounded presence to therapy. Alex works collaboratively with each client to build a holistic understanding of who they are and what challenges they face. Sessions incorporate a diversity of approaches—psychodynamic, somatic, emotionally focused, trauma-informed, and systems-based— adapted to the unique needs of each person.
Alex believes that much of what shapes our lives exists beyond our everyday awareness. Old wounds, generational patterns, and the unseen impact of cultural and systemic forces often live deep within us. In therapy, Alex hopes to gently bring these layers into the light—exploring dreams, symbols, and the unconscious, while also acknowledging the ways that oppression, inequity, and collective struggles can weigh on us. This process helps clients make sense of what may once have felt mysterious or overwhelming, creating space for healing, choice, and growth.
Before coming to Inclusive Counseling, Alex worked in wilderness therapy, a background that continues to inform a deep respect for the natural world and its role in healing. Whether the work involves navigating trauma, tending to relationships, or simply making space for self-discovery, Alex strives to create a compassionate, connected space where change can unfold naturally.
Alex is supervised by Dr. Chuck Holt, MFT and Elizabeth Dear, MFT with secondary supervision by Laura Baker.
Erica Ritter
(She/Her)
CSW Intern
Specialties: Trauma-informed care, systems-based work, relationship dynamics, experiences of marginalization, sports-related trauma, identity transitions
Ages: Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
Erica holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno, and brings experience in adolescent mental health, supporting children and families exposed to the child welfare system, and advocating at the policy level for legislation addressing the needs of those impacted by domestic and sexual violence.
Erica is passionate about creating a gentle, collaborative therapeutic space where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered — especially those whose voices have been silenced or undervalued. Guided by cultural humility and a commitment to equity, Erica views each client as the expert of their own experience and tailors treatment to their unique values, culture, and goals. Her approach is holistic and grounded in person-centered care, with an emphasis on the interconnectedness of individual, communal, and societal well-being. Believing that personal struggles are often entwined with larger systemic and political forces, Erica works to gently uncover these connections and foster a renewed sense of empowerment for each client. She brings a calm, grounded presence to therapy, offering warmth, compassion, and space for meaningful growth and change.
Tiffany Hoffman
(She/Her)
CPC Intern
Specialties: Neurodivergence, Body Positivity, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, Grief & Loss, Life Transitions, Identity Exploration, Anxiety, Depression
Ages: Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
Tiffany is passionate about
creating inclusive, affirming spaces where clients can explore identity, heal from trauma, and connect with their strengths. Her therapeutic style combines evidence-based practices such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and somatic strategies with deeper, paradigm-shifting approaches rooted in existential, narrative, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed work.
With a holistic, person-centered lens, Tiffany supports clients navigating life transitions, identity exploration, neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns. She also specializes in deconstructing internalized messages from cultural, social and systemic influences to foster self-acceptance and authentic living. She is sex-positive, LGBTQIA+-affirming, and dedicated to honoring the complexity of each client’s lived experience. Tiffany’s strengths-based approach is grounded in empathy, nonjudgment, and cultural humility, with an emphasis on both practical skill-building for present challenges and deeper exploration of values, self, and meaning.
Tiffany views the therapeutic relationship as the crux of successful therapy. Building that alliance means she meets individuals where they are for collaborative, transformative work that fosters resilience, self-acceptance, and empowerment.
Tiffany is supervised by Dr. Vanessa Center with secondary supervision by Laura Baker.
Eli Fitzpatrick
(They/She)
Counseling Psychology Student Intern
Specialties: 2SLGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence, Systemic Oppression & Social Justice, Trauma-Informed, Career Counseling, Dreamwork, Grief
Ages: Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
Eli is a compassionate therapist-in-training pursuing their MA in Counseling Psychology with an emphasis in Integral Counseling at the California Institute of Integral Studies, with anticipated graduation in May 2026. They are also a Fellow at the Center for Writing and Scholarship at CIIS and are currently completing Janina Fisher’s Complex Trauma Certification Training (CCTP/CCTP-II). They bring specialized education in supporting trans and gender nonconforming clients alongside a rich interdisciplinary foundation through their triple BA in Anthropology, Creative Writing, and Critical Identity Studies from Beloit College.
Eli’s therapeutic approach is collaborative and growth-oriented, drawing from psychodynamic, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and structural dissociation models. They emphasize authentic connection and the exploration of relationship dynamics, with particular passion for identity exploration, understanding how intersectional identities influence wellbeing, and supporting neurodivergent individuals in embracing their unique ways of being. They recognize the ways broader social systems impact individual experiences and are committed to neurodiversity-affirming care that honors different neurological styles. Drawing from over eight years of people-centered work including career coaching and leadership roles, their background naturally extends into helping clients navigate vocational exploration and life transitions, while their interest in dreamwork offers unique pathways for self-discovery and personal meaning-making.
Whether working with teenagers navigating identity development, adults exploring life transitions, couples deepening their connection, or families strengthening their bonds, Eli creates a warm, trauma-informed space where clients can explore their authentic selves. They are particularly passionate about group work and the unique healing that emerges through shared experiences and collective support. Committed to social justice principles and continuous learning, Eli believes in building therapeutic relationships grounded in openness, empathy, and genuine respect for each client’s unique journey. When not engaged in their clinical work, Eli enjoys spending time with their partner, cat, and the wonderful community they’ve found here in Reno, and has a deep appreciation for memes and absurdity.
Becky Murray
(They/Them)
Social Work Student Intern
Specialties: Depression, Anxiety, identity exploration, LGBTQIA+
Ages: Adolescents and Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
Olivia Huerta
(She/Her)
Counseling Psychology Student Intern
Specialties: Identity Exploration, Grief and Loss, Life Transitions
Ages: Children, Adolescents, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
Olivia is a biracial clinician currently pursuing her Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at St. Bonaventure University, with the goal of becoming a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is passionate about supporting individuals navigating grief, adversity, and major life transitions, with a special focus on working with women and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Guided by values of empathy, inclusivity, and authenticity, Olivia approaches the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative space where clients can feel seen, supported, and empowered. She is committed to fostering a compassionate and nonjudgmental environment that honors each client’s lived experiences, unique path toward healing, and multifaceted identities. Olivia is especially attuned to the complexities of identity and the importance of culturally responsive care.
Drawing from her diverse professional background in education, administration, and the arts, she brings not only strong organizational skills to her work, but also deep creativity, intuition, and sensitivity to human expression and connection.
In addition to her graduate studies, Olivia has been an active member of the Northern Nevada arts community for nearly two decades. Through her performances and volunteer work, she has partnered with local nonprofits to raise funds for women’s shelters and LGBTQIA+ organizations, reflecting her dedication to advocacy and community care.
Outside of her clinical training, Olivia enjoys spending time with her family, dogs, and cat, as well as gardening, crafting, and diving into a good book or a spooky film.
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)
Languages Spoken: English
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.
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
Languages Spoken: English
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.
Allison Martone
(She/They)
CPC Intern
Specialties: 2SLGBTQIA+, Sex Therapy, Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions, Identity
Exploration, Trauma-Informed Care, Couples Counseling
Ages: 16+, Teens, Young Adults, Adults
Therapy Provided: Individual Therapy, Teletherapy, Relationship Therapy (couples, friends, polycules, and other expansive relationships)
Languages Spoken: English
Mental Health Counseling. Allison works relationally, believing that healing happens in
connection. Together with clients, Allison builds a space where people feel seen,
supported, and empowered to make meaningful shifts in their lives. As a non-binary sex
therapist, Allison offers warm, affirming support for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and
couples, as well as those exploring gender identity, sexuality, or relationship structures that may not fit the mainstream.
connection—including non-monogamy, kink, and other non-traditional paths. Their
work is rooted in a feminist lens, with attention to the ways systems and power
dynamics shape experiences. Allison especially enjoys working with people who are on a
journey of self-discovery.
and depression, and developing more compassionate, flexible ways of thinking. Their
approach is collaborative, nonjudgmental, and grounded in the belief that every person
deserves to live as their most authentic self.
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.
Collaborating Providers
Dr. Zhizhong Li
(He/Him)
PHD, MSN, MA, APRN, PMHNP-BC, CNL
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