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Janeen Smith 

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor 

Clinical Supervisor

Janeen Smith is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor.  She received her graduate degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Her professional experience includes assisting individuals in coping with and healing from a wide variety of mental health issues, difficult life transitions, and life stressors. She has extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, and addiction. Janeen incorporates a wide range of evidenced-based modalities to promote effective coping skills, healthy relationships, and balanced mental health. Janeen provides an environment where clients feel safe and understood, and works alongside clients to help empower them to feel capable of managing their life circumstances. Janeen is a CCE Approved Supervisor registered with the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors as a Primary and Secondary Supervisor for CPC and MFT Interns. 

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Ricardo Rios 

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist 

Clinical Supervisor

Ricardo Rios graduated from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy In 2014. He is a Bilingual (Spanish/English) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Ricardo assists individuals, couples, and families with a variety of life's challenges, including relationship issues, mood disorders, and trauma-related problems. Ricardo's approach to therapy involves a non-judgemental exploration of past and present life experiences and how they relate to current difficulties.  Ricardo uses an active and engaged stance to aid clients in finding a resolution to their struggles and challenges, using a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Radical Acceptance. Ricardo is registered with the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors as a Primary and Secondary Supervisor for CPC and MFT Interns. 

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Brittni Mooney

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Clinical Supervisor 

Brittni Mooney was raised in Las Vegas, Nevada and attended the University of Nevada Las Vegas where she obtained her B.A. in Psychology with a minor in Marriage and Family Therapy. She went on to receive her M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Nevada Las Vegas, graduating in 2014. Brittni offers treatment for individuals, couples, and families providing a non-judgmental supportive environment for self-exploration and personal growth. She works collaboratively with her clients in support of building awareness and clarity on how the past impacts and shapes their desired outcomes. Brittni believes that clients can gain control of the present and their future through gaining insight into the origins of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Brittni specializes in how trauma, attachment injuries, betrayal, and other symptoms impact individuals, families, and relationships. Brittni also helps couples navigate through communication drawbacks to reestablish their relationship foundation. Brittni is registered with the State of Nevada Board of Examiners for Marriage and Family Therapists & Clinical Professional Counselors as a Primary and Secondary Supervisor for CPC and MFT Interns. 

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Mercedes Seyedin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Mercedes Seyedin received a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and went on to earn her Master’s in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2021. Mercedes has experience working with children, teens, and families presenting with various challenges, including complex histories of trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, mood disorders, psychosis, and grief and loss. Mercedes utilizes a trauma-informed approach so as to better understand the connection between traumatic experiences and emotional, physical, and behavioral responses. Through the implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness, Mercedes aims to empower and assist individuals as they work toward their goals and improve their quality of life.

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Emily Stolworthy

Clinical Social Worker -Intern

Emily Stolworthy was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. She received a BA in Psychology and a Masters in Social Work from NYU. While in New York, Emily worked at the Brooklyn Children’s Hospital and Children’s Village in Queens, specializing in care with children and adolescents. Upon returning to Vegas, Emily worked as a School Social Worker, working one on one with children with ADHD and Autism. Emily’s background has given her extensive experience with parent-child relationships, disordered eating (Anorexia, Bulimia, Binge-eating, ARFID), attachment disorders, management of anxiety and depression, development of emotional regulation, management of ADHD and trauma-related issues. Emily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Systemic therapy, narrative therapy and others to help empower and assist individuals to reconnect with self and improve their quality of life.

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Judith Neuenkirch

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Judith Neuenkirch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who completed her Undergraduate Degree in Psychology with a Minor in Nutrition from the University of California, Davis. Judith completed her Masters of Social Work Degree at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2015. During her last year of graduate school, she studied eating disorders to combine the knowledge from both her disciplines.
Judith is warm and compassionate and believes that her many life experiences make her a more understanding and empathetic therapist. While working at an in-patient psychiatric hospital, she gained experience with many populations and diagnoses including Anxiety, Depression, Grief, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis. Judith spent a year each working on the adult unit, the child and adolescent unit and the hospital’s geriatric facility. She has spent the last four years working as a therapist on an outpatient basis with clients from varied populations. Her approach to therapy is eclectic and centered on meeting the client where they are thus addressing their individual or family needs. Judith is culturally sensitive and works within the frameworks of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy and Mindfulness.

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Shannon Williams 

Clinical Social Worker- Intern

Shannon Williams, originally from Houston, TX, and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, holds a BA in Sociology and a Master's in Social Work from UNLV. During her academic years, Shannon worked as a CARE Advocate at the Care Center, supporting victims of interpersonal violence. Following graduating from the Social Work Program, Shannon spent three years as a School Social Worker in the Clark County School District before joining Clinical Solutions. Shannon provided vital resources and counseling services to families and children as a School Social Worker. With a strong background in addressing parent-child relationships, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, ADHD, and trauma-related issues, Shannon employs a range of therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Humanistic Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Approaches to empower individuals and improve their quality of life.

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Samantha Weaver

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Samantha "Sammi" Weaver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a Master's of Science in Social Work in 2019. Her therapeutic approach is dedicated to creating a supportive and empowering environment where all voices are heard and valued. Sammi utilizes evidence-based practices and theory, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness. Sammi also specializes in experiential art therapy, where through drawing, writing, music, or other artistic methods clients may connect with and understand emotions through self-expression in a safe and imaginative space to further self-discovery and growth. Her professional background includes experience with assisting clients build self esteem, embrace body positivity, process trauma, grief/loss, and other life changes, as well as manage stress, anxiety, and depression. These therapy interventions are channeled through a trauma-informed, strengths based lens, as Sammi believes that through understanding the individual and cultivating their strengths, change is imminent and possible for anyone who dedicates themselves to it. 

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Meghan Golightly

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Meghan Golightly received her Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada Las Vegas in 2014. Meghan tailors her therapeutic approach to meet the needs of each individual client, but seeks to guide all of her clients toward healing, self-compassion, and gaining a better understanding of themselves. Meghan works with adults, children and teenagers and has experience providing individual, family and couples therapy to clients from diverse backgrounds and those with a variety of concerns. Areas of special focus include: Anxiety and inattention in school-age children and childhood trauma, relationship difficulties, and anxiety in adults. In addition, Meghan has completed first level training in Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy, and enjoys working with couples that want to heal from infidelity and/or strengthen their emotional bond. 

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Yesenia Carillo

Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Clinical Supervisor 

Yesenia Carrillo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who has been offering in-home and in-office clinical services to children, adults and families for over 10 years.  Yesenia, who is originally from Chicago, specializes in the treatment of parent-child relationship issues, ADHD across the lifespan, phase of life changes, grief and loss, various forms of trauma, management of anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder and victims and survivors of domestic violence. Yesenia has led parent coaching groups focused on positive discipline practices as well as socialization groups for young children and their families. Yesenia's treatment approaches include Humanistic, Relational, Mindfulness, Attachment-based family therapy, play therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Existential therapy, which is a "positive approach that applauds human capacities and aspirations while simultaneously acknowledging human limitations".  She believes that every situation has hope for resolution and finds that the guidance and compassion that people need to form their paths enables them to be the best version of themselves. 

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Christina Vasseur

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Christina Vasseur received a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology from California State University Bakersfield in 2016. Christina went on to earn her Master’s in Social Work from Simmons University in Boston, Massachusetts, in 2019. Christina moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, in 2020 and initially worked as a School Social Worker for CCSD before joining Clinical Solutions in 2021. Christina has experience with children, teens, adults, and families. Christina utilizes a strengths-based collaborative approach to help facilitate growth with her clients and promote self-empowerment and autonomy. Christina’s professional background includes working with severe and persistent mental disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use. Christina offers a non-judgemental environment and aims to empower her clients to promote change and self-fulfillment.

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Katherine Williams

 Licensed Clinical Social Worker 

Katherine’s goal when working with any client is to assist them in learning more about themselves in a safe, supportive environment. She received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Ursinus College in 2014. After working in the psychology research, childhood development, and medical fields, Katherine received her Master’s in Social Work from Widener University in 2021. Katherine’s main therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which allows clients to learn about the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and actions. She also uses components from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Music Therapy, and more as she tailors therapy to each client’s specific needs. Children, adolescents, and adults are all welcome to work with Katherine to achieve their mental health goals. Her experience working with anxiety, depression, and trauma, as well as her focus on clients’ basic needs and self-care, combine to help clients make positive changes in their lives.

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Darwin Francisco

Qualified Behavioral Aide 

Darwin Francisco has been a part of Clinical Solutions LLC., since 2012.  Darwin is a Qualified Behavioral Aide and works as a Focus Program coach and individual mentor.  As a behavioral aide, Darwin's task and overall intention is to ensure that clients establish and maintain positive growth. Moreover, he specializes in coaching clients in ADHD management and does so by helping them develop appropriate skill sets (including behavioral and emotional management) and by cultivating appropriate support within the client's life.  Darwin works with children, adolescents and adults and strives to help clients achieve the best version of themselves.

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Valeria Martinez

Clinical Professional Counselor-Intern

Valeria received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 2020 and she went on to earn her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2023. Valeria utilizes a number of approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with the overall goal of helping her clients gain the tools and insight needed in order to make positive, health-promoting changes in their day to day lives. Valeria has experience working with children, teenagers, and adults from diverse backgrounds and various mental health concerns. Valeria works to ensure that she tailors her approach to best fit the needs of each individual client. Valeria’s focus is to create a safe, welcoming, and non-judgmental environment so that her clients feel empowered and supported as they embark on journeys of self-realization, healing, and growth. Valeria is also bilingual and she is able to provide services to those with Spanish-speaking needs. 

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Marisa Chavez

Clinical Professional Counselor-Intern

Marisa Chavez graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from New Mexico. Marisa worked as a community support worker and provided services and assistance to underserved populations for over two years. Marisa decided her passion for providing a safe place for her clients and her supportive nature, encouraged Marisa to get her Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and graduated in May of 2024. 
Marisa is empathetic, compassionate and humorous. Marisa believes the most important part of the therapeutic process is a strong rapport between the therapist and the client to ensure overall safety and success. Marisa believes in unconditional positive regard and being authentic. Marisa will use a humanistic approach that will empower the client to take control of their mental health without judgment and help them improve the client's self-awareness. Marisa has acquired training in these following areas, play therapy, grief therapy, Trauma-Informed interventions, motivational interviewing and mindfulness. 
On her days off, Marisa enjoys bird watching, being outside and taking yoga classes. Marisa looks forward on being with you during your journey of self-discovery and healing.

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