Our Local Roots

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Anjie Silveira is our Clinical Manager and is licensed as both an LMFT and a LCADC in the State of Nevada with years of experience working with both adolescents and adults in a variety of capacities and in numerous levels of care, including acute, residential and outpatient practices.  Further, Anjie is an AAMFT approved supervisor in training and is the primary supervisor for our clinical interns at Great Basin. 

Anjie completed her Masters in Counseling and Educational Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Nevada, Reno.  After graduate school, Anjie completed an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Addiction Treatment and Prevention Services at UNR.

Anjie has completed several trainings focusing on CBT, including a multi-day intensive through The Beck Institute with a focus on anxiety.  Furthermore, Anjie has training in risk assessment and working with trauma, as well as in Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD and DBT through several years of supervision with Alan Fruzetti, PhD.  

In addition to the above, Anjie  is also a Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator and has led parenting groups based on this philosophy.  Anjie now continues in her quest to earn her doctorate and is near completion of her PsyD through California Southern University. 

Anjie enjoys spending her time outside, is an accomplished ultra trail-runner, skier, globe trotter and backpacker.  

Janet completed her MSW at the University of Kansas, with a concentration in advanced clinical practice after her completion of a bachelors 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 (intensively trained), in her work. In her free time, Janet enjoys her family, her dog Biscuit, spending time outdoors, traveling, enjoying theater and practicing the ukulele around a campfire.

Passion and commitment best describes Betsy and her work and nothing brings her more joy than helping families heal, grow and succeed.  In fact, Betsy often talks about the fact that she has "never worked a day in her life" ever since finishing her MSW at the University of Nevada Reno nearly 2 decades ago.  

Betsy works primarily with kids, adolescents and younger adults, however, very much enjoys a "sprinkle of variety" in her cases, working with a small handful of older adults who present with a variety of struggles.  With younger kiddo's, Betsy has significant history in her work with high conflict divorce, parenting issues, youth struggling with grief, adjustment issues, anxiety and behavioral problems.  

Betsy enjoys living in the Sierra's and is very close to her two adult daughters, one of which recently graduated from UNC Chapel Hill with a degree in psychology and plans for graduate school and the other who dreams of being an equine assisted therapist.  

A graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, Sharlene works with both children and adults and has received comprehensive training by both Drs. Burns and Wenzel in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Childhood Disorders, Play Therapy, and Parent Training.  Furthermore, Sharlene uses an integrative approach to treat all domains of a person’s life (mental, emotional, spiritual, physical health). 

Sharlene is experienced in and most enjoys working with anxiety disorders, depression, women’s issues, sleep disorders, grief and loss, child and adulthood ADHD, developmental issues, difficulty with teens launching from the home, parenting issues, blended family issues, struggles with chronic pain, issues related to self-concept, body image issues, and aging issues. 

In 2017, Sharlene began training through the Nutritional Therapy Association.  As a Nutritional Therapy Consultant, Sharlene will have the ability to utilize nutrition in treating a variety of issues that commonly present in her office.

A Native Nevadan, Sharlene grew up in the Sierra's camping, fishing, hiking, and spending time at Lake Tahoe.  Today, Sharlene enjoys these activities with her own family and her dog Nahla.  Other than being outdoors, Sharlene loves cooking,  gardening, reading, and being active in church.  Lastly, Sharlene is passionate about supporting and bringing awareness to children in poverty through organizations, such as Compassion International, and victims of human trafficking through Rahab’s  Rope.

After completion of her MSW from the University of Kansas, Haley worked for several years with kids and adolescents in residential and outpatient settings, and focusing on integrated mental health care, involving the use of PSR workers, coordination of care between providers, and involving herself with CPS, Social Services, and other entities to create wrap around care for her clientele.  Additionally, Haley used to be a level 9 gymnast and later a girls gymnastics coach, which has given her a firsthand perspective of the challenges involved with competitive sports as a teen.

Haley works often with abuse, neglect, trauma and more severe anxiety with youth and adults.  Further, Haley was intensively trained in CBT by the Beck Institute, as well as in Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), has been trained in DBT, and applies a strength based emphasis in her work.  

Looking for a change and as a way to have better access to the outdoors, Haley moved to the Reno/Tahoe area with her long term partner and her Golden Retriever Tioga.  For recreation, Haley enjoys all things outdoors, including paddle boarding, long boarding, surfing, hiking, camping, snowboarding, yoga, aerial silks, and painting.  

Andrea is a graduate of the University of Nevada, Reno, as well as Multnomah University, where she received her MA in Counseling.  Andrea utilizes an integrative, holistic approach and believes that in doing so, we are able to incorporate the whole person, rather than treating an isolated symptom. 

Andrea works with individuals who are experiencing feelings of depression, anxiety, relational distress, spiritual issues, and grief/loss.  Many of Andrea's clients are trying to cope with the effects of trauma in their life in addition to feelings of insecurity, perfectionism, self-hatred or shame.  Andrea appreciates finding common elements between DBT and CBT in her work with both mood and anxiety disorders.  Andrea has been intensively trained in CBT for anxiety disorders by The Beck Institute. 

Andrea enjoys all things outdoors and especially loves amateur photography and travel with her husband and two children.  Andrea has a strong history of international volunteer work in East Asia, Costa Rica and Africa. 

Cashmier is originally from the Chicago area and completed her graduate training at Western Michigan University, including both her MA and a Graduate Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse.  Further, Cashmier has graduate level training in secondary education.  

Cashmier enjoys working with teens and adults from a variety of backgrounds.

Cashmier has additional training in the use of Trauma Focused CBT, as well as family systems and substance abuse.  

Further, Cashmier has a history of working with sexual abuse survivors and adults with sexual behavior problems.  As a specialty area, Cashmier works toward increasing her involvement with survivors of sexual trauma and anxiety disorders.    

For enjoyment, Cashmier loves spending time traveling and being outside and is an avid hiker and paddle boarder.  Further, Cashmier enjoys fishing and camping with her family and friends and enjoys cooking healthy meals from scratch. 

Diane completed her clinical internship with Great Basin Behavioral while enrolled as a Masters in Counseling student at UNR with a dual emphasis in School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling.  Diane is currently completing her post graduate internship with our agency and will be working with teens and adults under the direct supervision of our Clinical Manager, Anjie Silveira and other clinical leadership at Great Basin.  Further, Diane is a licensed Nevada School Counselor.  

Prior to starting her graduate training, Diane held a variety of roles in Human Resources and Organizational Development.  She finds it rewarding to work with both children and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and grief & loss.  With her extensive Human Resources experience, she also enjoys working with clients in need of career counseling. 

As a long-term resident of the Reno/Tahoe area, Diane loves camping, hiking, and spending time with her extended family. Diane loves to travel with her husband, enjoys walks with her dog Toby, and exploring her creativity.        

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.

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 two grandchildren and two dogs!

Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Rachel attended the University of Nevada, Reno where she received her bachelors and masters degree in Social Work. During her own teen years, Rachel recognized the importance of mental health and made it her goal to give back to others. Following graduation from UNR, Rachel continued her career focusing on direct work with children, adolescents, and their families in residential placement. 

Rachel primarily utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is always open to new learning opportunities to best support her clientele. Prior to her graduate training, Rachel advocated and worked with teens at risk of dropping out in Washoe County School District which allowed her to have a closer look and understanding of the difficulties several teens and families endure. 

Self care, physical, mental, and emotional health are huge priorities for Rachel and she continues to practice these daily. In her free time, Rachel enjoys weightlifting, yoga, crafting, baking, walking and playing with her dog, spending time outdoors, traveling, and of course Netflix.