About Us: Relationship Counseling in Reno
Emotional & Relationship Health, Counseling Associates is a therapy group serving the mental health needs of couples, individuals and families in Nevada. Founded in 2009 by Reno therapist Cornelius (Con) Sheehan, LCSW as a solo practice, we have grown very intentionally; into a leading provider of attachment-based relationship counseling in Reno for couples and individuals.
We're a small, collaborative group who are fully dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental care to our clients from the very first contact. We bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the therapy we do. But with that said, we approach our work with an attitude of openness, curiosity, warmth and humility. Most important, we never lose sight of our clients as the true experts on their own life experiences and goals. Get to know us and learn more about how we can help by calling for a free consultation.
You'll find session rates for each of our therapists in their brief bio's below.
Our team responds quickly to all inquiries. In this and other ways, making the process of finding and getting started with the right therapy near you as easy as possible. We want Emotional & Relationship Counseling Associates to be a best resource for finding excellent relationship counseling near you.
Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW
Director and Therapist
Counseling with Reno Therapist Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW
About me as a therapist:
For over 20 years, I have worked with couples and individuals, recognizing the critical importance of a secure, connected, and hopeful relationship. Consequently, I specialize in attachment-based, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for marriages, couples, families, and individuals in the Reno area and hold certification as an Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor. Furthermore, I apply EFT in my practice with couples, individuals, and families, valuing its effectiveness, research-based approach and solid theoretical foundation. Several years ago, I established Emotional and Relationship Health Counseling Associates in Reno, NV, and currently serve as its director.
Attachment theory’s empathy, curiosity, and non-judgmental stance align with my natural style. Although I bring expertise in therapy, you are the expert on your life and goals. Thus, I commit to approaching our work together with humility and curiosity.
About me as a person:
I really don’t remember a time in my life when I wasn’t intensely curious about people. We are all so complex, with so much happening beneath the surface. This complexity fascinates me, and I feel fortunate that my fascination has led me to a profession I’m passionate about. Moreover, it motivates me to stay current with changes in the field.
My wife Tammy and I live with our fur family. We have three adult children. Born in San Francisco, I have lived in a few different places, but Reno has always been my home base. Witnessing Reno’s population triple and diversify has given me an evolving perspective about the relationship counseling needs of our community.
Learn more about therapy in Reno with Cornelius
You can inquire about counseling in Reno with Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW and our team of highly-trained EFT therapists here. Call us at 775-235-2205 and we’ll be happy to discuss how we can help. Sessions with Cornelius range from $185 to $210 for 55-min and $275 for 90-minutes. Two day weekend intensive sessions may be available (call for details).
Cornelius is invested in Reno and Nevada:
Since 1974, I have resided in Reno, deeply committed to this community. I attended Reno High School and UNR. I actively participate in various advisory roles for Reno and the State of Nevada. Additionally, I founded Relationship Health Counseling Associates to enhance services for clients in this area and provide highest quality professional development for therapist interns in Reno.
Cornelius specializes in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT for couples, individuals and families). He supervisors clinical interns and candidates for EFT Certification. He is the Founder / Director of rceft.org, the Reno/Tahoe Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy. You can learn more about EFT at rceft.org and iceeft.com. ICEEFT is the International Center for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Nevada License Number: 5605-C
I recently had the privilege of meeting and discussing a clinical perspective of mental health in relation to loneliness with Dr. Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the United States.
Learn What Makes Us Different
Welcome to our specialized therapy services in Reno, NV. Here, we offer a safe and nurturing environment where individuals, couples, and families can explore and grow. Our highly trained team of therapists is dedicated to providing care tailored to each client's unique needs. From marriage and relationship therapy to individual counseling, we cover a wide range of areas, including issues with family dynamics, parenting, and personal development.
Our approach is based in attachment-science. It is also client-centered. What this means is we focus on understanding where you are at and what matters most to you. The entire team believes in building a therapeutic relationship based on trust, empathy, and mutual respect. This serves our essential goal of helping you to navigate life's challenges, gain greater self-awareness and self-acceptance, and foster healthier relationships. We utilize a blend of therapy methods to ensure effective outcomes.
All of us specialize in relationship counseling, helping individuals, non-married couples and marriages. Our relationship counselors in Reno work with all forms of partnerships, addressing issues like communication, trust, and intimacy. Families can benefit from our family therapy sessions, where we address conflicts, improve dynamics, and foster a harmonious living environment.
For individuals, we offer counseling that focuses on strengthening relationships, personal growth, self-esteem, and coping strategies for life's challenges. Our teen counseling services provide a supportive family space for adolescents to express themselves and deal with the unique challenges they face.
Understanding that every client's path is different, our therapists are here to support and guide you towards a more fulfilling life. Our website offers more details about each service, our team's expertise, and how we can assist you in your personal or relational growth.
How We Approach Our Counseling Work:
At the core is a grounding in bringing compassionate, focused counseling to the painful difficulties people experience in relationship, with depression and anxiety, and with trauma.
Our relationship counseling in Reno therapists look at each client's whole circumstance without judgement. The mission is to help the people we work with experience a greater sense of connectedness, hope, clarity and meaning in their lives. All of us have extensive training and expertise- but we listen and we value your knowing of your own experience above all else.
Openness and curiosity are essential ingredients of success in the couple counseling, individual therapy, marriage therapy and family therapy we do here. From the first contact to the end of counseling together you'll be treated with dignity, and respect for your privacy.
Who We Are: Relationship Counseling in Reno
Emotional & Relationship Health Counseling Associates:
A group of dedicated counseling professionals with a shared vision and heart about what it means to help the people who reach out to us.
- All of us are grounded in solid theory and method regarding the causes of emotional and relational distress, how people in therapy should be treated, and how the difficulties that brought them to therapy should be addressed professionally.
- Our standards for therapist training are high. We all bring advanced training to our individual, family, and marriage therapy in Reno.
- Finally, we care about our community and know that every couple, individual and family we help affects people we never meet.
- We offer a no-cost consultation. Reach out and learn more about our therapists and counseling practice in Reno. Also, please check out our provider bio's on this page.
We Make Sure You Get the Right Relationship Counseling Help:
Our group has a large network of highly-qualified therapists we regularly refer to. When we determine you would be better treated by one of these colleagues we don't hesitate to make the referral. This is the reason every person we work with has an opportunity for a brief, no-cost telephone intake meeting with one of our therapists.
Clients of our practice usually start their search for help with a broad inquiry like, "relationship counseling in Reno." It can be difficult to narrow things down and find the right therapist and the best therapy. We want to help make sure you're headed in the right direction. If you are in immediate crisis you can reach caring, confidential help by dialing the Crisis Line at 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (800-273-8255) or a medical emergency room.
You Are Welcome at Our Practice:
Our practice is affirming and welcoming regardless of sexual orientation, age, race, disability, ethnicity/national origin, gender identity and/or religious/spiritual affiliation. Each of our counselors in Reno each have specific training and experience working with varied populations.
"When we love our partner well, we offer a blueprint for a loving relationship to our children and their partners. Better relationships between love partners are not just a personal preference, they are a social good. Better love relationships mean better families. And better, more loving families means better, more responsive communities."
- Dr. Sue Johnson
We provide marriage counseling, relationship counseling, family therapy, couples therapy, premarital counseling, singles and couples workshops, family counseling, teen counseling, parenting guidance, help with divorce, relationship advice, as well as help with dating, love and communication. Our offices are in Reno, NV