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Rachel Hartshorn

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Utah (telehealth only), Idaho (telehealth only) and Nevada (in person). I graduated with my Master’s degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

 

I am EMDR trained, and very passionate about helping individuals find healing after trauma and various life-struggles they might experience.

 

I work with individuals who struggle with PTSD and the affects of trauma, as well as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and attachment difficulties, and much more. Since beginning therapy can be frightening for many, I like everyone I work with to know that we always will begin where you are at. We will work together to find a pace in therapy that feels right for you. Together we may work on building your ability to utilize coping skills, navigate emotions, navigate triggers, and much more.

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Reilly Hawkins

I am a licensed MFT-Intern in Nevada with a deep passion for helping individuals and couples build stronger, more meaningful connections. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology, graduating summa cum laude as the valedictorian of Brigham Young University’s Psychology Department, and I hold a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.

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My therapeutic approach is rooted in the belief that healing happens when we improve our relationships — both with others and with ourselves. I’m dedicated to supporting clients in connecting with their values, finding their unique purpose, and fostering healthier, more fulfilling relationships. I am committed to providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where my clients feel heard and understood.

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I specialize in helping individuals, teens and couples navigate challenges such as relationship conflict, premarital counseling, body image issues, disordered eating, depression, and anxiety. My clinical work is informed by systemic therapy principles, and I draw on various approaches, including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Narrative Therapy.

Sex addiction therapist

Jenae Lindsey

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Desert Bloom Recovery. I graduated with my Masters from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I am a CSAT (Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist), EMDR trained, mindfulness trained, yoga certified, EFT, and Parts and Memory trained. I am also a Deceptive Sexuality and Trauma Therapist. 

 

Much of my work includes women who have experienced betrayal trauma as well as those battling anxiety, depression and other complex trauma. If you have experienced trauma from sexual betrayal, please know that you are not alone and that healing is possible. 

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In your work with me, we will explore increasing your capacity heal from triggers, deepen your sense of self worth, process past trauma, set healthy and safe boundaries for yourself and your relationships, and learn to reach out and connect. I care deeply for my clients and hope the absolute best for their healing. 

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Additionally, I have advanced training and experience in helping those struggling with sexually compulsive behaviors. You matter and it's possible to learn to choose nurturing over numbing. Reaching out is a hugely important step. 

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It takes great courage to begin this process, but I know that change, growth, and healing are all possible.
 

Couples Therapist

Kristina Gaspar de Alba-Clawson

I am a licensed MFT-Intern in Nevada. I graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas completing my Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy. 

 

I feel drawn to help individuals, couples, and families feel empowered to confront the difficulties of life. I majored in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies at Brigham Young Univeristy-Idaho. I specialize in working with couples  experiencing communication difficulties, conflict, and infidelity. I have experience and specialty training working with Women’s issues including: perinatal mood disorders, infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, and difficulty in motherhood. 

 

Kristina habla español y tiene experiencia con clientes hispanohablantes. 

 

Trainings & Certifications

 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Deceptive Sexuality Trauma Level 1 Training 

Emotion Focused Therapy Externship 

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Laura Fisher

When you feel stretched beyond your capacity or find yourself struggling in your relationship with others, it can be hard to find joy in life. In these moments, it is overwhelming to identify where to start to shift out of survival mode and begin to embrace a life of thriving. When you take the courageous step of reaching out, I will meet you where you are, be an empathetic witness to your pain, and walk beside you in your journey of healing. Whether the circumstances of your pain are the result of less effective choices you’ve made or the shattering effects of others’ choices, I am here to infuse hope into your story.

 

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy-Intern and Board Certified Coach (BCC), with advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and also have specialized training to work with individuals and couples healing from infidelity and betrayal trauma through the Multidimensional Partner Trauma Model (APSATS) and the Early Couples Recovery Empathy Model (ERCEM), including the additional training to work through the “Help Them Heal” method of couples healing.  I am a certified Deconstructing Gaslighting Specialist (DGS) and have been trained as a Full Therapeutic Disclosure Guide.  I am also a Mindfulness Based Addiction and Trauma Therapy Scholar (MBATT-Scholar) and have found a mindfulness-based approach to be an important part of healing from both trauma and addiction.

 

This is your “now” but it is not your “forever.” There is so much light and hope and happiness ahead. You don’t have to walk this road alone. When you make the decision to reach out, I am here to help.

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Specialized Trainings Include:  

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist-Intern (LMFT-I)

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy Advanced Training (EFT)

  • Board Certified Coach (BCC)

  • Multidimensional Trauma Partner Model (APSATS Dual Certified CCPS and CPC)

  • Full Therapeutic Disclosure (CDG-C)

  • Deconstructing Gaslighting Specialist (DGS)

  • Mindfulness Based Addiction and Trauma Treatment (MBATT-Scholar)

  • Early Recovery Couples Empathy Model (ERCEM certified)

  • Help. Them. Heal.

  • Unleashing Your Power

  • Help. Her. Heal.

  • Omar Minwalla  Deceptive Sexuality Trauma Training (DSTT)

  • Jake Porter’s Couples Centered Recovery (CCR)

  • CSAT-Candidate

  • Brainspotting Practitioner

  • Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) Clinician

Betrayal Trauma Coach

Maren Simmons

My passion for supporting women has led me to become a Betrayal Trauma Coach in group and individual settings as I finish my undergraduate degree. I am currently a student at UNLV finishing my Bachelors degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies. Once that is complete, I will advance to the Marriage and Family Therapy program for my Masters so I can become a therapist, specializing in addiction and betrayal trauma.

 

I know what it is like to begin the healing process. I know it can be scary and feel overwhelming. I also know that with the right support, you will be able to learn healthy ways to grow, cope, and progress and truly believe that you are stronger than you ever thought possible.

 

When I am not working or doing school, I enjoy having dance parties with my husband and kids, reading as many books as possible, and spending time in nature with my family or friends. I can honestly say that doing my own recovery work has made it possible for me to show up more authentically in all my relationships, and have the tools to help me through the rough patches that life throws at me.  

EMDR Therapist

Dr. Rachel Augustus 

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in both Utah (in person and teletherapy) and Nevada (teletherapy only). My approach to therapy is gentle AND direct. I will listen to and support you AND also challenge and push you. 

I have a PhD in Marriage, Family and Human Development and my dissertation research was on couple communication about pornography. I've received specialized training and have worked extensively with problematic seuxal beahviors, such as out of control pornography use and infidelity. I also do a great deal of work around relational or betrayal trauma. I have experience with traditional mental health concerns such as depression, anxiety, or abuse; couples issues such as communication and intimacy; and broader life struggles such as faith transitions, body image and grief. 

 

I have advanced training in EMDR and EFT. I also use Narrative, CBT and DBT therapy approaches in my work. In addition to my work as a clinician, I also supervise therapists who are working on the process of full licensure and am an adjunct professor at Utah Valley University and Utah Tech University. 

I grew up on a farm in Idaho where the motto was “work hard and then play hard”.  I try my best to live that every day, so when I'm not working, you'll find me with my nose in a book, on a drive with my husband, going to water aerobics class, hiking a new trail with my sisters or counting down the days until my next Lake Powell trip.

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