Mental Health Therapy in Las Vegas

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Therapists in Las Vegas

Michael Brennan

Las Vegas, Nevada - Clinical Social Worker
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About Me I’m committed to the art of living—and to helping people live with more meaning, clarity, and integrity. I believe we all have the capacity to build a good life, even when we’re struggling. My goal as a therapist is to help you reconnect with what matters most to you and move forward in a way that feels more aligned. I believe meaning can be found in both joy and suffering. I try to meet the full range of human experience with steadiness and compassion, without judgment. Many people connect with what Ram Dass called the “horrible beauty”—the reality that life can be painful and beautiful at the same time. In therapy, we make space for what’s real: grief, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and change. And we also make room for strength, growth, and the quiet beauty that can return when you feel more connected to yourself and your life. Who I Serve I work with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, major life transitions, and the kind of uncertainty that can arise when life changes—by choice or by force. Many clients come to me while grieving a loss, whether that loss involves death, the end of a relationship, a job or identity shift, or a season of life that no longer feels like it fits. I also support individuals in recovery, Veterans, and people moving through questions of identity, purpose, or spiritual change. Many clients come to me while moving through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma/PTSD, suicidal thoughts, or experiences that feel difficult to explain—such as inner voices or intense inner conflict. I also work with creatives who feel blocked, stuck, or disconnected from their own momentum and meaning. I’m especially attentive to people who have a history in the psychiatric or psychotherapy system and feel hurt, misunderstood, or wronged by it. I won’t dismiss your experience or defend “the system.” Instead, we’ll take your grievances seriously, explore them with care, and work toward clarity, healing, and forward movement. My Style My style is grounded, relational, and conversational. Over time, I’ve come to believe that connection is central to mental and emotional well-being. Healthy relationships—whether with ourselves, other people, or the world around us—support resilience and meaning. Disconnection, on the other hand, often sits underneath a lot of suffering. We’re wired for relationship, and therapy can be a place to restore it. I’m not a healer or a savior. I’m someone who will meet you as a person, listen deeply, and stay present with you as you navigate your own process. I work with empathy, curiosity, and real-time attention to what’s happening in the room. I often draw from co-regulation, mind-body awareness, and the “here and now,” allowing the work to unfold in a way that’s responsive rather than mechanical. A strong therapeutic relationship is one of the most important foundations for meaningful change, and I take that seriously. As a community social worker at heart, I also pay attention to power dynamics—both in relationships and in the broader systems we live within. I believe deeply in a person’s capacity to grow and overcome, and I’m also not blind to the realities of systemic oppression and how the loss of agency can create real inner turmoil. Therapy, for me, is a place to hold both: personal responsibility and compassion for the conditions that shape our lives. One practical note: my sessions are not rushed or “on the clock” in a strict way. Occasionally I may run a few minutes behind, and I’m always happy to talk about this if timing is important for you. I care about respect and integrity, and I aim to offer a full, attentive hour of presence—not a mechanical cutoff mid-thought. If you need a very strict start-and-stop structure, I may not be the best fit, and I want to be honest about that up front.

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Willie Johnson

Las Vegas, Nevada - Clinical Social Worker
Online
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Hello, my name is Willie Johnson, MSW, LCSW- Thank You for considering my services... I am a licensed clinical social worker in Las Vegas, NV, with over 30 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, groups who are dealing with anger, trauma, attachment issues, depression, anxiety, panic attacks and other mood disorders. It’s extremely important for patients to realize and distinguish the difference between their original true personality and their bodies, feelings, thoughts, and emotions. In other words, YOU ARE NOT YOUR BODY, YOU ARE NOT YOUR FEELINGS, YOU ARE NOT YOUR EMOTIONS! You are not what you feel nor think. True, you do have feelings, thoughts and emotions, but you are not them. Within this therapeutic relationship, you will learn, recognize, and identify the secondary emotions and personalities that’s trying to manipulate, control and change your character and personality. You will also learn how to release yourself from the pain and guilt of harm done to you or the harm you have done to others or even to yourself. Our goals in therapy is not just to cope or manage these emotional concerns, but to completely get rid of and totally destroy them out of your life. Through self-reflection, therapy will help develop your capacity to be more self-aware, recognize and challenge negative thoughts and build towards a more safe and healthy life functioning. I believe that prioritizing your mental health is an investment in self; it is an active step towards your healing journey. "Four Stages To Your Emotional Health & Healing" 1. Love Everybody, 2. Forgive Everybody, 3. Respect Everybody, 4. Be Kind To Everybody & 5. Hold Everybody Accountable -- Starting With Yourself. I look forward to working with you. ________________________________________ SPECIALTIES • Anger • Stress, Anxiety • Family conflicts • Trauma and abuse • Parenting issues • Relationship Issues • Depression Also experienced in: Addictions, Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Self-esteem, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment Issues, Domestic Violence, Family Problems… LGBT , Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues Career difficulties, Coaching , Compassion fatigue , Abandonment…. Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Advanced Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (ACBT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy Years of Experience: 32

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Free Mental Health Resources in Nevada

The National Alliance on Mental Health of Nevada is an organization that provides support, education and advocacy for individuals and their loved ones who are impacted by mental illness. They offer online and in person support groups, education programs for families, and resources for locating crisis support.
The Vegas Strong Resiliency Center is a place of support for survivors of crime, emergency responders and those impacted by the Route 91 Harvest Festival and UNLV shootings. Their services include counseling and spiritual care, victims advocacy, case management, free legal services and community outreach.
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The U.S. Vets of Las Vegas is an organization that works to prevent veteran homelessness. Their programs include housing programs that provide temporary and permanent solutions. They also provide free counseling and addiction treatment services, workforce development services, and connect vets with basic need support programs.
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The Center in Las Vegas is an organization that provides services to the LGBTQ+ community. This includes a medical clinic for primary care and sexual health, community engagement programs, senior services, youth and family programs, inclusive programming and recovery support groups.
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Our Center in Reno is a nonprofit organization that provides services for the LGBTQ+ Community in Northern Nevada. They offer support groups and programming for youth, adults, seniors and families, HIV And STD testing services, recovery communities, and sex education.
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Crisis Support Services of Nevada is a lifeline for individuals in need. They provide free and confidential crisis support via telephone hotlines, online resources for people looking for a local therapist or support groups, and professional help for people experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking.
The Children’s Mobile Crisis Response Team provides crisis intervention and short term support for children who are experiencing behavioral or mental health emergencies. Their services are provided in person and virtually so people in rural areas have access to care. They help connect families with counseling or treatment providers.
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2-1-1 Nevada is a free and confidential service that helps people who are looking for social support and mental health services. They can help you locate general counseling for adults and children, programs that offer psychological testing, crisis hotlines and social services including food banks and homeless services.
Nevada Health Centers provides individuals with an integrated approach to their health. They offer behavioral health services that include psychotherapy by Licensed Clinical Social Workers and psychiatric evaluation and testing for adults and families. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, commercial insurance and a sliding scale self pay program.
Nevada Mental Health provides mental health care for residents of the state. They offer in person and telehealth psychiatric care for adults and children that includes psychotherapy, TMS Therapy, Ketamine Therapy and psychiatric medication evaluations. They accept private insurance, Tricare, Medicaid and Medicare.
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The College of Southern Nevada’s Counseling and Psychological Services(CAPS) helps students who are experiencing college related stress or mental health problems with free confidential solution focused counseling. Their services are by appointment and can be in person or online.
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Northern Nevada Hopes provides high quality medical and behavioral health services. Their on site case managers also help individuals meet their basic needs including meals, clothing, shelter, addiction recovery support and more. They accept insurance, Medicaid, Medicare and offer sliding scale fees for individuals who qualify.
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Depression PTSD Anxiety Substance Abuse
Nevada State University offers five free and confidential counseling appointments per school year for their students through their student wellness services. Appointments are in person and can be made online.
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Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) is a comprehensive community based behavioral health system for adults. This includes inpatient services and outpatient services such as psychosocial rehabilitation, medication clinics, residential programs and a mobile outreach services team (MOST). They accept Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance and sliding scale fee programs.
The Nevada Department of Veterans Services offers a wide variety of programs to support active service members, veterans and their families. These include help with navigating military and vet benefits, suicide prevention services, veterans homes and burial assistance programs.
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