Hope Grows Nevada

Andrea earned both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno, graduating in 2025. She also completed a minor in Addiction Treatment Services. Andrea is passionate about empowering individuals to develop the skills needed for meaningful, lasting change. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults, and has experience supporting clients facing challenges such as addiction, depression, and anxiety.

In her free time, Andrea enjoys being outdoors, spending time with animals, and traveling to new places

Catie comes to this work as someone who is also in process - continually working to bring more presence, warmth, and groundedness into the room. Her aim is to be attuned and steady without performing certainty or expertise. What matters more to her is being able to meet whatever is emerging with curiosity and care, and to be a collaborative companion as you walk your way towards your own answers.

Her practice is rooted in person-centered and experiential approaches, with a deep respect for the intelligence of your system, especially the parts that feel confusing or uncomfy! She's interested in following what unfolds naturally in a way that honors your timing and your process (and can sprinkle in bits of neuroscience if your vibe is understanding the 'how' of it all).

Outside of session, she's probably spending an unreasonable amount of time thinking about relationships, patterns, and practices for deepening her connections to others. Otherwise, she's goofin' around with friends, listening to her favorite musician's latest album, and falling into the occasional BG3 hole.

Dakota is a therapist who has several years working in therapeutic environments as he works towards his own independent Clinical Social Work licensure. Dakota enjoys working with clients from all backgrounds and ages and has experience working with those who struggle with trauma. Dakota graduated with his Master of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2022 and began practicing therapy right away. Dakota is dedicated to assisting his clients making positive, lasting changes for their own lives. Dakota has experience with trauma-informed care, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and is trained in EMDR.

In his free time, Dakota enjoys spending time with his wife and family, lifting heavy weights, playing role-playing games, competing in strongman events and Scottish Highland Games.

Kimberly is a gender-affirming therapist who made Nevada her home a few years ago. Engrossed by the city’s diverse cultural scene and vibrant energy, she feels exactly where she should be to pursue her licensure in Clinical Social Work. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a minor in Family Relations, and a Master in Social Work. Her previous experience includes working with high acuity, disabilities, trauma, depression and anxiety. Kimberly has a passion for working with couples, adults and adolescence. Kimberly is here to provide a safe, judgement free space that is conducive to growing and furthering your mental health journey based on your personal goals and needs.

In her free time, Kimberly enjoys exploring the local businesses in the community while practicing mindfulness. She also grounds herself by spending time with her loved ones including her American bull dog, engaging in her spirituality, or listening to audio books.

Lauren is a therapist who is currently working towards earning her Clinical Social Work License. She has been practicing therapy since she graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2023 with her Masters in Social Work. Lauren emphasizes an inclusive approach to therapy and welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds. She has experience in trauma informed care and uses techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Theraplay (play therapy with families), and EMDR. Lauren is committed to walking alongside you while you reach your goals. When not working, she can be found reading a good book with her dachshund sidekick, camping with her family, looking for birds in the local park, or out on the lake on her paddle board.

Kept alive through a constant IV drip of pumpkin spice lattes, Marcus is a therapist with a sarcastic sense of humor and a strong dedication to evidence-based research. Having been practicing clinical social work since 2017, Marcus has been dedicating his practice to focus on interventions to treat trauma with other strong focuses on the LGBTQ+ community and men's health. While not in his office, Marcus is often seen in the wild critically failing his Dungeons and Dragons dice rolls or re-watching old horror movies waiting for it to be fall again.

Xochitl sees the value in a therapeutic space to discuss the impacts of generational traumas, adverse environments, and adverse life experiences that are at the root of emotional distress. Xochitl specializes in holding a safe space for BIPOC and LGBTQ2S individuals utilizing evidence-based practice to meet their therapeutic goals. Xochitl is a member of the Yurok Tribe from Klamath, CA. She moved to Reno, NV 12 years ago, fell in love with the area and never left. Xochitl received her Bachelor and Master of Social Work at UNR. When she is not being a therapist she spends her free time with loved ones or practicing one of her many hobbies. Her all time favorite hobby is beading.

Ana is a Native Nevadan focused on rural Nevada communities. She has 18 years of providing services for rural community members in a variety of provider roles. Ana has a passion for working with children and families. She also has experience working with victims of domestic violence and other forms of trauma. She has enjoyed her time working in schools which was a motivator for working towards her mental health licensure. Ana is bi-lingual in English and Spanish and loves to bridge the communication barriers in mental health. She is married with 2 kiddos and a slew of animals that keep her busy. She loves animals, the outdoors, and cooking.

Sarah Is a self proclaimed redneck hippie with a heart of gold. With her formal education in the field of social work she has her LCSW, CADC and a bevy of real world experience. Sarah Is here to help guide clients on their journey.

In her free time Sarah likes tride her 4-wheeler while keeping her chakras aligned with a gentle ohm chant. She has raised her four children and a husband and somehow managed to maintain her wicked sense of humor.