Hello, my first priority is to create a safe environment to develop a healthy therapeutic relationship.Together we can to explore challenges in your life and identity possible solutions

Offering a strength-based approach, I work with individuals from diverse backgrounds. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which will help you understand how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are connected, and how they have impacted your life.

For several years Tom directed an Intensive Outpatient Program that provided detox, psychiatric treatment for opioid patients. In 2013 he became actively involved in outpatient mental health treatment as a therapist providing individual, group and couples therapy for Veterans and families dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD and chronic pain along with substance use disorders and gambling. He has a diverse background & understands the impact of poverty and domestic violence when working with individuals & families.

Compassionate person-centered counseling. Over 20 years experience helping people who are seeking recovery. There is no judgement, just solutions and support. You don't have to do this alone. Sessions are online or in-office. I can also help with anger management, codependency, and shopping addiction. Sliding scale fee on a case by case basis. See website for more information.

If you are suffering from addiction, anger management or other behavioral health related issues please do not hesitate to reach out for help. I believe in helping individuals make lifestyle changes from the inside out. Think of the butterfly and the transformation it undergoes, that is how I see the ever evolving changes that we as human beings undergo. Through personalized treatment session I will work with you in making those changes that will transform mind, body and soul.

*NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS* Life happens. Sometimes, as a result of our life experiences, our well-being is affected. Therapy is intended to assist you in restoring and strengthening your emotional and mental wellness. Identifying that a change is desired or necessary, and asking for help can be difficult. If you're ready to explore the possibility of therapy, I'd like to speak with you to see how I can help. I recognize the courage it takes to reach out to a professional.....so thank you for taking the first step.

Since I have been a CEO of a division of 2 publicly traded companies, I am in recovery, and I am a licensed drug and alcohol counselor I understand some of the unique challenges and perspectives that executives and professionals have when struggling with a substance use problems.

My name is Karen Anderson and I graduated with a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and am currenlty working to complete my PhD in Marriage and Family Therapy. During my academic work I was the recipient of the UNLV Excellence in Marriage and Family Therapy Practice award and am currently registered with the State of Nevada as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I am also an adjunct faculty member with the University of Nevada Las Vegas for the Marriage and Family Therapy Department since 2010.

***Not accepting new clients at this time*** Are you worried that substance use may be negatively impacting your relationships and your ability to be the best version of yourself? Are you looking for a renewed sense of hope for yourself and your family? Conveniently located in Summerlin near the Red Rock Hotel & Casino, I am here to provide you with a safe and supportive environment for you or your loved one to explore and overcome challenges. I use an emotionally focused, systemic approach to helping couples and families rebuild trust and connectedness for a strong and resilient future.

My passion is to bring healing to people through the therapeutic process. Working in a very sensitive area of therapy, I strive to maintain a safe place for my client to process and share experiences in individual and group sessions. Respecting the full dignity of the person, helping them to restore self-esteem and discover new tools for a successful recovery process. Whether you are dealing with sex addiction or substance abuse, relationship issues or life challenges, I can help you to move forward in your life situations.

It takes courage to admit that what you've been doing is no longer working for you or your loved ones. Together we can explore new ways to cope and make the changes you ultimately desire. You have already taken the first steps to make a change just by acknowledging that you are no longer comfortable with the way things are. I'd like the chance to meet you in person and answer any questions you may have.

All of us come into contact with four energies everyday: Stress, Shame, Trauma and Grief. The #1 principle that I teach: Find a series of actions you can take on a daily basis, regardless of how you feel, to stay spiritually fit so that you can metabolize those energies." Spirituality is a unique, individual, personal process and no one should tell anyone what that means, looks like, how to define it, communicate with it, how a person connects and disconnects from it or what to call it. When a person gets "Spiritually Fit" whatever that means for you, symptoms begin to melt away. Learning Self-Love is a teachable process.

Life has a way of reminding us that we can't do it all alone. At times, we may need support or just someone who will listen. I am here to help you discover balance, redefine your situation, and move forward toward your personal freedom. I have had a diverse experience in working with individuals, couples, families, and children/adolescents. I am also certified to provide treatment for individuals struggling with addiction and their affected family members.

**currently virtual clients only in TX, AZ and NV - PM & wknd flexibility** I specialize in relationships/patterns causing duress, resulting in destruction of self-esteem, an absence of healthy boundaries, a sense of powerlessness. You may feel lost, emotionally paralyzed, confused, resentful and depressed. My work is based in intense and focused therapy, helping to engender growth, connection, progress and ultimately healthy relationships. I work with individuals on codependency in primary relationships, post-treatment and long-term recovery from substances, love/sex compulsions, mood disorders and personality disorders.

I utilize a relational approach to working with clients, which encompasses a variety of therapeutic practices to enhance client strengths and build upon areas requiring development.

NOW ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS. My passion and dedication for helping people has spanned for 22 years. I have been providing direct care services through counseling and therapy for the past 15 years. My primary focus and specializations are mental health, substance use disorders and trauma. I am an EMDR therapist, but I also use a variety of therapeutic applications depending on the client and their needs.

The Latin word for addiction means "enslavement" and when you look at the Latin meaning of addiction that is exactly what it does. An addiction to drugs and alcohol will come in an control your entire life making sure that you do nothing more than become preoccupied with the use of the substance. There is HOPE and there is FREEDOM in recovery which is why it is my personal goal to help you establish your sobriety. There is so much freedom that comes from this!

Marriage is challenging. Parenting can be even more difficult. Depression and anxiety can make us feel hopeless. We all need help at times, someone who can come alongside us to listen, care, and provide skills to help us move forward and find freedom.

Life can be challenging at times, so I would like to invite you to walk together and cross the bridge between chaos and serenity. My primary focus is to create a safe place for you. Then, we will explore and create goals to initiate a positive impact in your life. If you are looking to improve your relationship with your loved ones, overcome anxiety, depression, trauma, sexual abuse, or addiction. I will walk through those issues with you.

**FREE 15 MINUTE PHONE CONSULTATION** If you're struggling with stressful relationships, a dysfunctional past, anxiety, sadness, impossible life circumstances, or unhealthy coping, I would be honored to work with you. Seeing a psychologist for help with your personal struggles is a courageous step, especially if you've never seen a therapist before. Therapy can be hard work. It can mean facing yourself and your emotions in a very real way, but it can also mean growing in ways you didn't think possible before. In my practice YOU are the client, not your problem.