amazing staffing, great theripy such a very clean environment it feels so serene there.read more

The waiting room was clean and inviting. Tiffany Blakeman, my therapist, was friendly and…read moreprofessional. She listens well and makes her patients comfortable and attentive ease. I recommend this counseling practice for anyone in need.

I have worked with Chase several times over the last 10 years, because she helps me to resolve…read morespecific issues in which I feel "stuck" in certain emotions or behaviors. The intensive sessions that I have with her always have at least one or two moments when she says something so insightful and lucid that I instantly have an emotional response. It's as if something is my subconscious becomes unlocked, and I am able to see my emotions/actions within the context of a specific problem. She helps me discover the solutions within myself through both talk therapy as well as recorded visualization sessions in which I am able to imagine different ways of approaching my llife.

I have been working with Chase as I deal with past traumas and aging parents. She provides sage…read morewisdom and techniques that help to improve my quality of life.

Dear all, Please,…read moreavoid at any costs this "specialist" who claimed to me to be an authority in family therapy, child psychology, and many other areas of mental and medical expertise. She had seen my son since 2012 in Half Moon Bay , as we were looking for a child psychologist. In spite of the fact she was only licensed in California as a family therapist, she didn't clarify to the judge that she WAS NOT a child psychologist. Moreover, in 2014, she tried to advise me in writing after my car accident to use a specific mental treatment but later withdraw her advice. I was not a client of hers, nor did I ask for her advice. Later on, after my son's physician cleared him from concussion, she insisted in writing again (confidentiality ?) that my son still had a concussion, affectively convincing him to quit his favorite sport soccer. I had absolutely horrible experience with her. I would not call this person wise or professional at all! Extremely opinionated, taking sides, and sending me humiliating e-mails with written insults, "playing" a role of the mother with no legal power to do so. Can you believe that she stated to my kid that his family is in US when I tried to convince her that it was important for my son to see his family in Germany? When I pointed to all these shortcomings, she retaliated against me by making a call, a "referral" against me to the CPS (child protective) services. Her referral was found inherently wrong! She called again! Her referral was dropped again. She interfered in the family court proceedings willingly and multiple times: a) she wrote a letter to the judge (no release from mother was received or even requested by her in violation of her professional code) b) In 2015, in spite of my disagreement, she wrote a letter to parent and attorneys stating that she would testify at the family court willingly?! Only after she hired her own attorney, she was made aware of the fact that her conduct was in violation of her professional codes. Mrs. Kingston didn't bother herself with confidentiality issue. Her attorney actually wrote a long letter to both parents' counselors, excusing Mrs. Kingston from testifying and pointing to all the codes and laws preventing her from doing so. Imaging a doctor, releasing his patient's medical and protected by law private information to the court in spite of your disagreement? c) After she moved her office to Tahoe City, I asked her to stop therapy with my son which required consent of both parents as we had a joint custody. My son resided in San Mateo County In spite of mother's refusal, she kept pushing telephone therapy for my son at My Residence in spite of my written refusal. Was she so desperate for clients to aggressively marketing herself as a tele-therapist ? I can prove everything in this e-mail as she kept emailing me all her thoughts and opinions which I never asked her for. My complaint to the California Board of Behavioral Science was dropped only because my ex-husband, who still pays for her phone appointments with my son, didn't sign a complaint. Steer as far as possible from her.

From the owner: I am a licensed marriage and family therapist offering individual, couple, and family counseling to…read morechildren and adults. I specialize in attention, concentration,and focus, emphasizing peak performance. Biofeedback, neurofeedback, and general evidence-based therapy modalities are used to help you reach your goals.

I work in a very stressful, yet rewarding, profession, and I really needed help with stress…read moremanagement. A quick google search of therapists in Reno left much to be desired...Each search result yielded a bland website that provided me little to no information regarding any given therapist's specialties or any general "vibe" for his or her practice...Thank goodness for Yelp! Alecia is a phenomenal therapist! She is intelligent, sympathetic, empathetic, wise, curious, and holistic in practice. I can not recommend her enough- I have already referred friends and family members, and if you find yourself in need of counseling for whatever reason, give her a call!

3 years ago, I was hit by a drunk driver who caused my car to flip, leaving me with a TBI. I had…read moreseen half a dozen psychiatric providers, none of which were effective for me, and had given up all hope for any real improvements. Then I was referred to Alecia. From the very first appointment, she empowered me and enabled me to begin healing my brain and my mind. I have felt more like myself in a few short weeks, than I have since my rollover collision years ago. She's upfront, reliable and truly wants to help others learn to help themselves. By far, the best thing that's ever happened to me, and I cannot speak highly enough about her!!

I strongly advise against working with Ms. Debbie Rasmussen or her partner…read more Our family was court-ordered to participate in reunification therapy involving a child and the other parent after more than three years of no contact, with serious and well-documented concerns regarding prior physical and emotional harm. This required a highly skilled, trauma-informed, and ethically grounded approach. In our experience, that standard was not met. From the outset, there was a push to move quickly toward unsupervised contact, despite the child expressing clear and repeated distress. In cases involving prior trauma, pacing and safety must come first. That did not appear to guide the process. There were also significant concerns regarding professional boundaries. Ms. Rasmussen attempted to establish a level of personal trust that felt inappropriate in a therapeutic setting, encouraging me to share sensitive information. When I shared limited information to assess how it would be handled, it was later used in a way that appeared to create division and draw the child into adult matters. This type of triangulation is not appropriate in family therapy and can be harmful. Additionally, statements were made to the child that appeared to minimize or question the child's reported experiences, including suggesting that certain behaviors had not been observed. At the same time, the other parent was allowed contact and exchanges outside of clearly structured sessions, including gifts and interactions that did not follow a consistent or transparent therapeutic framework. These actions blurred boundaries and undermined trust. Professional practices were also concerning. Routine scheduling communications were billed without clear, upfront disclosure, resulting in unexpectedly high charges early in the process, despite minimal therapeutic progress. Scheduling was inconsistent, with frequent unavailability and no effort to provide a reliable system. There were also inconsistencies between stated policies and actions taken regarding court involvement, which added further stress to an already complex situation. In our case, it is critical to emphasize the importance of keeping detailed, factual records of everything--written communication, timelines, and, where legally appropriate, recorded interactions. Ms. Rasmussen submitted materials to the court that could have been detrimental to the child. However, because we maintained meticulous, factual documentation, we were able to provide the court with a clear and accurate record. This made the discrepancies evident, and her actions became quickly transparent to both the court and other state-involved professionals. KEEP DETAILED RECORDS. This cannot be overstated. Documentation was essential in protecting the child and ensuring that decisions were based on facts rather than representations made behind closed doors. Based on our experience, what occurred outside of formal sessions did not reflect a level of professionalism or a child-centered approach that families should expect in reunification therapy. Families entering this process should proceed with extreme caution, advocate strongly for their child, and carefully evaluate alternative providers. I am grateful to share that the child is now safe, healthy, and thriving. That outcome was achieved through persistent advocacy, vigilance, and thorough documentation.