About

Hello! My name is Gwen Smithson.

I have been a Marriage and Family Therapist for over 12 years . After graduation I worked at various agencies working with children, adolescents , and adults) until I met my now business partner, Debbie Rasmussen and together we took a leap of faith and opened Balance Therapy Center. a thriving private practice that caters to Couples, Individuals and Families.
My inspiration and passion for this work not only comes from years of education and my fascination with the human psyche, but also from the many twists and turns, dark and light, heartache and joy that this journey called life has taught me. The path to healing is continuous and never-ending.
I incorporate various modalities depending on my clients needs. . My goal is to welcome you into a safe place where together we will take the journey of self discovery, uncovering past or present issues that prevent you from living a more healthy, happy and balanced life!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Client Focus

  • Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
  • Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Career Counseling
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity
  • Hospice
  • Infertility
  • Infidelity
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Panic Attacks
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep Or Insomnia
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

13 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 106H00000X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist

Credentials

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LMFT 01211 Verify NV

Practice Locations

1179 Scenic Park Ter

Reno, NV 89521-5819

Phone Number: (775) 225-4617

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