Our Local Roots

Janet completed her MSW at the University of Kansas, with a concentration in advanced clinical practice after her completion of a bachelors in Social work with a minor in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno.  

Subsequently, Janet worked in numerous environments related to mental health, including acute hospital work as a case manager, in a group home working with dual diagnosis individuals and their families, as well as a therapist in residential and outpatient environments.  Further, Janet worked as the executive director for a local group home for adolescent boys.   

Janet has lived in the Reno/Tahoe basin for 25+ years and could never consider leaving the Sierra Nevada mountains. Further, Janet loves her work and holds dear her family history of aiding others with life challenges, including growing up as the daughter of a prominent French psychologist, while raising a daughter who now practices therapy in Portland, Oregon.

As a Great Basin practitioner, Janet lends significant attention to lifestyle choice, spirituality, social and relational issues, while utilizing empirically proven methodology, such as CBT, CPT,and PE (intensively trained), in her work. In her free time, Janet enjoys her family, her dog Biscuit, spending time outdoors, traveling, enjoying theater, music, volunteering, and opportunities to broaden her personal growth through new experiences.

Haley is originally from Southern California, but most recently spent time living and working on the Redwood coast of Humboldt County. Haley Joy earned her BA in Psychology and her MA in Counseling Psychology at Humboldt State University. 

Haley is a Licensed Marriage& Family Therapist in both Nevada and California, and has been working in public mental and behavioral health since 2012. She initially worked as a behavioral therapist with individuals who have autism and children who have severe/high behavioral and emotional needs. As a counselor, Haley Joy has worked with a diverse population of clients, including at-risk youth and families, individuals who have experienced trauma, LGBTQ, college students, and blended families and co-parents.

Haley therapeutic approach is integrative, intersectional, and primarily CBT/Behavioral, however, she also has been trained in the use of CBT, CPT, and PE for trauma by the Beck Institute. Though Haley has a strong work history with kids and teens, she also works with adults of all ages.  She sees great value in educating clients and providing them with tools to improve and maintain their mental, social, and behavioral health. Haley is passionate about supporting her clients in achieving sustainable lifestyle changes, especially related to anxiety, depression and mood disorders, self-care, and family dynamics.

A climber of over 10 years, Haley came to Reno/Tahoe chasing sunshine and all the hiking, backpacking, climbing, and fishing the area has to offer. When enjoying the great indoors, Haley enjoys making hand-crafted soap, crocheting, baking, and all things creative.

Lisa enjoys working with families, couples and individuals and uses an eclectic blend of theories to help people with anxiety, depression, relationship problems, adolescent behavioral problems and communication and family difficulties. Further, Lisa has been intensively trained in both CBT and DBT and has significant experience working with at risk adolescents in outpatient settings, as well as juvenile detention system and residential treatment.  Further, Lisa has been trained in CPT and PE for trauma by the Beck Institutes's Alan Miller, PhD. 

Spending much of her life living in the Reno/Tahoe area, Lisa received both her Masters and Educational Specialist Degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno. Her Professional paper and research addressed the issues of at risk adolescent females with a program to help with restorative justice for a community.

In addition to her work with Great Basin, Lisa enjoys golf, boating and water sports with her husband. Her loves of her life include her three grandchildren and two dogs!

Carolyn is originally from San Jose, Ca where she was born and raised. She relocated to Northern Nevada in 2016 to be near family.  Carolyn obtained a Master’s degree in 2015 in counseling psychology from Sofia University in Palo Alto, California. Within her counseling psychology program she studied expressive arts therapy as an augmentative approach to counseling.  

Carolyn worked for almost 20 years as an executive leader in both human resources and operations both in the corporate and non-profit arenas. She holds a Doctor of Management and Organizational Leadership from University of Phoenix. She also holds a Certificate of Professional and Executive Coaching from the University of Texas Dallas, a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Communication sciences and Disorders from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Theology from Advantage College in Sacramento, California.

Carolyn’s approach to therapy is a holistic approach integrating mind, body, and spirit to achieve ultimate health and wellness. She utilizes the expressive arts in various modalities to enhance the therapeutic process. She enjoys counseling with both children and adults.

Carolyn’s sees a variety of clients, though focuses more on Christian Counseling for church leaders, grief and Loss, depression, anxiety, and traumatic experiences, career counseling, workplace counseling for those experiencing challenges in their place of employment, executive and professional counseling and coaching.

For fun and self-care she enjoys the outdoors, gardening, fishing, road bike riding, walking her dogs Abby and Marcus, playing co-ed softball and attending sporting events. She is an avid reader and enjoys arts and crafts. On her bucket list is to learn cross country skiing and kayaking. 

Tina was born in Germany and grew up all over due to her father being in the United States Army, but primarily in Sacramento, CA. She later decided to further her education and change careers. After completing her Bachelor’s Degree at the University Nevada, Reno, Tina finished her Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling at Liberty University and continues toward internship completion for licensure at Great Basin Behavioral Health. 

Tina believes in using a holistic approach to counseling and believes that a healthy diet and regular exercise can make a huge impact on one’s own mental health. Further, Tina has been intensively trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by The Beck Institute and uses this approach often with her clientele. 

Tina's husband is a teacher at Spanish Springs High School. Together they have three children of varying ages.  Tina's family is often referred to as a "soccer family," which often takes up weekends.  To stay emotionally healthy, Tina frequenlty goes to the gym, goes for walks, plays with her kids and husband, attends and devotes time to her church.

Stephani grew up in rural Nevada and eventually settled down in Douglas County after a couple of years in Las Vegas. Stephani graduated from Western Nevada College in 2012 with her Associates of Arts in Deaf Studies and graduated in 2014 and 2020 from University of Nevada Reno with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and an advanced certificate in Drug and Alcohol Counseling.

Stephani has worked with foster children in rural communities for the last 4+ years. Working with these children and families allowed Stephani to gain a vast amount of knowledge about trauma, neglect, abuse, and loss. Stephani worked closely with multiple community and state agencies in order to ensure the children’s best interest. 

In addition to being passionate about rural communities, Stephani is extremely passionate and knowledgeable about the Deaf community. Stephani wants to use her knowledge of American Sign Language to offer more direct access to counseling services to deaf individuals. 

Stephani has a very person-centered approach to therapy and believes all individuals are capable of change and growth. Stephani believes her role in the therapeutic process is to hold space for clients to explore the things in their lives that are of importance to them. Stephani is interested in becoming more familiar and comfortable using CBT, DBT, and Narrative approaches to therapy. 

When Stephani is not at Great Basin or the University of Nevada, Reno, she can be found hanging out with her kids and husband. Stephani loves reading, snowboarding, camping, fishing, golfing, and just about anything outdoors.