Personalized Individual Therapy in Reno, NV
Welcome to therapy practice for in Reno, NV. Our highly trained therapists provide compassionate, personalized care for your individual therapy needs. Call us at 775-235-2205 for a free consultation.
Individual therapy in Reno with us helps you overcome challenges and improve your well-being. Our therapists teach you skills to manage tough situations. They guide you in making healthy choices and reaching your important goals. Here are some key points:
- Individual therapy with us focuses on more than symptom reduction. It also focuses on greater self-awareness, self- acceptance, and connection with others.
- Seeking growth is our built-in way of living. We guide clients in working with beliefs and behaviors that get in the way of peaceful and fulfilling living.
- How we see ourselves and the important people in our life has a lot to do with how we feel. The new experiences that happen in therapy help change these views in a positive way.
At Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates in Reno, NV, we provide expert one-on-one therapy. Our therapists help with various issues including relationships, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and loss. We believe understanding relationships is key to knowing ourselves and how we interact with others. Therefore, we emphasize an attachment perspective in our work.
Individual therapy is a main part of treatment which might also include family or couples therapy. It offers a private space to talk freely and without being judged.
More than just talking, our therapy offers support and practical advice to face life’s problems and improve your relationships. Most people find that therapy boosts their mood and self-esteem, and helps them feel better overall. In the first few sessions, your therapist will explain their methods, set goals with you, and arrange how often you'll meet.
Therapy in Reno, NV for Individuals: An Attachment Perspective
Part of Our Comprehensive Counseling Services in Reno, NV
In-person or online, telehealth therapy for relationship issues, depression or anxiety with our therapists in Reno guides you through individual therapy sessions anchored in an attachment-based approach:
- clarifies attachment patterns and their influence on your experiences.
- recognizes the impact early bonds have in how we see ourselves and important others.
- helps you in developing a secure attachment style, laying the groundwork for more fulfilling relationships.
- research-backed approach for addressing mental health issues through anxiety therapy, depression therapy, and therapy for trauma.
A Quick Look at Attachment Theory
Attachment theory explains how our emotional connections with significant others shape who we are and influence our mental health. At its core, attachment theory emphasizes our need to belong. It tells us that we’re wired for emotional connection with people who matter to us and that our well-being is linked to feeling valued and supported by those we rely on most.
How Attachment Affects Our Inner World
This sense of secure connection is vital to our emotional health. When it’s missing or uncertain, we may adapt by either amplifying or suppressing our signals of connection needs, which can deeply affect our sense of self and inner peace (this video offers a brief illustration). For instance, without secure attachment, we might struggle with hopelessness (often linked to depression) or heightened anxiety as we navigate a lack of stability in our emotional world.
Individual Therapy in Reno: Why Attachment Matters
Attachment theory provides a “map” to our deepest needs, fears, and desires, which helps therapists understand how to support individuals more effectively. In therapy, we use this map to explore vulnerability, helping clients reconnect with a secure sense of self and find resilience, confidence, and inner strength in their lives.
What is Attachment-Based EFIT?
Our therapists in Reno take varied approaches. With that said, attachment-based Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy (EFIT), is primary.
- EFIT is grounded first in attachment theory, arguably the most extensively researched science-based theory of personality, growth, and relationships.
- This individual therapy, based on the principles of Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples (EFT), is designed to assist those dealing with emotional distress, relationship problems, or issues like trauma that are related to attachment security. Learn more about Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
- Importantly, EFIT is a focused approach and zeroes in on helping you identify and express emotions. As a focused approach, EFIT tends be effective, short term therapy for generalized anxiety and depression.
- In the process, you gain insights into relationship patterns and needs, with the aim to build stronger emotional connections with important people in your life.
- In EFIT, our therapists work closely with you to delve into your emotional experiences, attachment patterns, and strategies to build secure and satisfying relationships. By taking a close look at your emotional history, current relationships, and emotional expression and regulation, EFIT identifies potential areas for growth and change. As a result, goals and interests that seemed out of reach come into view again. The primary goal is to enhance emotional awareness and resilience, fostering better relationships with yourself and others.
Our therapists in Reno are trained in EFIT, ready to provide you with compassionate care. We will help you navigate your emotional world, heal attachment wounds, and cultivate healthy relationships.
during Ali's Reno training visit
Our therapists in Reno provide a number of individual counseling services. These include depression therapy, anxiety therapy, and counseling for trauma, loneliness, divorce and other relationship related difficulties. Call us to learn more about how we can help.
Learn More about our Reno Therapists for Individuals
Gina Bemis, CSWI, Individual Therapist in Reno
Meet Gina Bemis, Clinical Social Work Intern in Reno, NV
Supporting Adults, Teens, Children, and Couples Through Life’s Challenges
Hello, I’m Gina Bemis, CSWI, a therapist in Reno. I am a Clinical Social Work Intern at Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates in Reno. I take a collaborative approach with my clients. This means I work hard to understand their personal experiences, and help them work through challenges to achieve the progress that matters most to them.
Personalized, Evidence-Based Care
I draw on research-backed methods to address your specific challenges, tailoring each session to focus on practical tools and deeper insights that lead to meaningful progress. My approach is grounded in fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, empowering clients to build the skills and understanding needed for lasting change.
Modalities: A Comprehensive Toolbox
I use a variety of therapeutic modalities to best meet my clients’ needs, including:
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Supporting couples and individuals in deepening connection and repairing relationships.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Promoting mindfulness and values-driven action.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR): Helping individuals heal from trauma and distressing experiences. I have completed EMDR training and am actively working toward certification.
- Expressive Arts and Play Therapy: Encouraging creative expression for children and adults.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifying and reshaping negative thought patterns.
I have specialized training in working with PTSD, trauma, grief and loss, anxiety, and psychosis. Whether you’re seeking support as an individual, a couple, or as part of a family, I provide care that prioritizes meaningful growth and healing. Learn more about our Therapists in Reno.
A Rich Background in Social Work and Community Care
I have lived and worked in the Reno area for over 20 years and have been a licensed practicing social worker since 2003. My early career included volunteering at a hospice agency, where I supported individuals grieving the loss of loved ones. While completing my master’s degree, I co-facilitated a bereavement group with a local therapist, further deepening my skills in grief support.
For a decade, I worked as a state-employed social worker with diverse populations, including older and physically disabled clients. One of my most rewarding roles was helping clients remain in their homes as they aged. During my undergraduate studies, I had the unique opportunity to live in Guam, where I gained a deep appreciation for the Chamorro culture while completing my degree and internship. These experiences have helped me know the importance of seeing diversity, always taking a compassionate approach, and having a commitment to understanding each client’s perspective.
Let’s Get Started
If you’re struggling or simply looking to improve aspects of your life, I’m here to help. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and take steps toward creating a more fulfilling and balanced life. I look forward to supporting you on this journey.
Fees and Insurance: My current fee is $140 and our office will provide you the necessary information, including an insurance superbill to pursue reimbursement.
Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW
Counseling with Reno Therapist Cornelius Sheehan, LCSW
About me as a therapist:
For more than 20 years, I have worked with couples and individuals. I understand how important it is to have a secure, connected, and hopeful relationship. I specialize in attachment-based, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for marriages, couples, families, and individuals in Reno. Presently, I am certified as an Emotionally Focused Therapist and Supervisor. I use primarily EFT in my work with couples, individuals, and families. The primary things I appreciate about EFT are its effectiveness, research-based approach, and strong theoretical foundation.
A few years ago, I started Individual & Relationship Counseling Associates in Reno, NV. A small, collaborative therapy group dedicated to excellence in attachment-focused therapy.
I have had the privilege of helping hundreds of couples and families repair ruptures and connect again. Along the way, helping many people become more self-aware and accepting. I’ve supported them in dealing with depression, anxiety, and relationship problems.
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.
One of my proudest achievements is starting a counseling program for inmates at the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office in 2004. We developed a novel and highly successful program to help reduce recidivism, especially for “failure to comply” violations. The program was funded by inmate purchases. I actively participated in these programs until 2011, when I dedicated myself full-time to private practice.
Another accomplishment that has brought me a lot of joy has been mentoring students and interns, guiding them to find their unique paths as professionals in the field of therapy.
About me as a person:
I always remember being profoundly curious about people and relationships. We are all so complex, with so much happening beneath the surface.
I find this complexity fascinating. I feel lucky that my interest has guided me to a profession I love. Moreover, it motivates me to stay current with changes in the field.
My wife Tammy and I live with our three rescue dogs. We have three adult children. Born in San Francisco, I have lived briefly in a few different places, but Reno has always remained home base.
For years, I’ve had “boots on the ground” involvement with many facets of the mental health care needs of our community. This has provided me a rounded perspective about the particular relationship counseling needs of people in our local 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. Insurances accepted include Hometown Health Plan. Two-day weekend intensive sessions are 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
Cornelius works with clients aged 18-years and older, and children in the context of family therapy.
Cornelius’s Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
Expertise
- Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Marital and Premarital
- Cancer
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Internet Addiction
- Lesbian
- Men’s Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Self Esteem
- Veterans
