| Gary D. Alexander, M.S. Psychotherapist Working with Individuals, Couples, Children, Adolescents and Families. |
Gary provides therapy and counseling for individuals, couples, children,
adolescents and families. His practice includes working with a wide range of
backgrounds, beliefs, and treatment issues.
Including:
adolescents and families. His practice includes working with a wide range of
backgrounds, beliefs, and treatment issues.
Including:
- emotional issues related to weight
control and/or body image - alcohol/drug evaluations (dui,
employer request, court-ordered, etc.) - relationship counseling (premarital,
infidelity, divorce, step/blended
families, remarriage, GLBT, etc.) - alcohol abuse & alcoholism
- codependency & adult children of
alcoholics - art therapy and active imagination
- gay & lesbian developmental issues
- grief & loss
- depression
- trauma & PTSD
- teen issues & development
- dream analysis
- couples' counseling
- behavioral addictions (sex,
relationship, gambling) - emotional development
- children/teens of abuse and
trauma (death, abuse,
illness, adoption, divorce,
etc.)
| Gary's approach to psychotherapy originates both in experiential and depth psychology; using analytical and archetypal foundations for growth and change. Experiential therapy (not to be confused with experimental therapy) is an approach to psychotherapy that balances theory with action, or put another way, it combines the human connection between therapist and client with knowledge and experience. A good experiential therapist is emotionally present with their clients and use, among others things, this human connection and relationship with clients as a catalyst for deep revelation, insight, and change. The emotional intensity of the therapeutic relationship allows the re- experiencing of past and current emotions. Once these emotions are present the therapist can help guide the client through processing them in a way that brings relief and change in their life. Our overall goal is to release and free ourselves from these emotions, no longer allowing them to play themselves out in our relationships, careers, physical health, etc. Adult Individual Psychotherapy: Through an understanding of past experiences, unconscious drives, archetypal themes, self-defeating beliefs and behaviors we can begin to construct a healthy balance in life. Child Therapy: While a similar approach to child and adolescent psychotherapy is used, as with adults, a heavier influence on altering thinking and feeling is used in changing behavior and increasing self- esteem; this is primarily accomplished through expressive, art, and other types of play therapy. Play therapy is generally employed with children ages 3 to 11, and provides a way for children to express their experiences and feelings through a natural, non-intrusive, healing process. As children’s experiences and knowledges are often communicated through play, it becomes an important vehicle for them know and accept themselves and others. Adolescent Therapy: Working with adolescents requires a different approach and set of rules all-together. Building rapport and gaining trust are the most crucial elements, without which therapy is virtually useless, if not harmful. Whether the issues are pertaining to depression, trauma, anger, or acting-out the approach is the same. Helping a teen uncover his/her sense of self, find their voice, and a means of appropriately communicating that voice can offer relief not only for teens, but for the entire family as well. Couples/Relationship Therapy: Gary implores a wide rage of communication building and language altering techniques with couples to help guide them through rough transitions and towards restructuring their relationship. The relationship involved may be between members of a family, couples, employees or employers in a workplace, or between a professional and a client, etc. .Learn more about Relationship Therapy here. |
| Gary offers both in-office as well as off-site/corporate therapy sessions. In addition, along with the general waiting room Gary's office offers a side entrance and exit for more discerning clients. |
| The Psychotherapy Office of: Gary D. Alexander, M.S. 9402 West Lake Mead Blvd Las Vegas Nevada 89134 702/285-9447 garyalexander@vegastherapy.net |
Gary D. Alexander, M.S.
National Certified Counselor
95857
Marriage and Family Therapist
1020
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
1154
Gary received his B.A. in Psychology and
M.S. in Counseling at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas.
Gary received additional education and
training in Depth Psychology with
emphasis on Psychotherapy at Pacifica
Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara,
California.
In addition to psychotherapy, Gary has
specialized training in the treatment of
behavioral & chemical addictions as well
as crisis & trauma counseling.
Aside from his private practice, Gary has
worked extensively with teens at Horizon
Academy in Amargosa Valley. He teaches
in the Counseling Department at UNLV
as well as supervises counseling interns.
Gary leads professional trainings and
workshops on topics related to
communication, stress-reduction, dream
analysis and other issues involving
overall heath and wellness.
National Certified Counselor
95857
Marriage and Family Therapist
1020
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
1154
Gary received his B.A. in Psychology and
M.S. in Counseling at the University of
Nevada, Las Vegas.
Gary received additional education and
training in Depth Psychology with
emphasis on Psychotherapy at Pacifica
Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara,
California.
In addition to psychotherapy, Gary has
specialized training in the treatment of
behavioral & chemical addictions as well
as crisis & trauma counseling.
Aside from his private practice, Gary has
worked extensively with teens at Horizon
Academy in Amargosa Valley. He teaches
in the Counseling Department at UNLV
as well as supervises counseling interns.
Gary leads professional trainings and
workshops on topics related to
communication, stress-reduction, dream
analysis and other issues involving
overall heath and wellness.
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| Psychotherapy Office of: Gary D. Alexander |
| Because understanding where you've come from can help you remove the barriers that have kept you from where you want to go. |