Meet Our AMAZING tenaya way Team
Avi Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, CSW-I, LMSW
I believe that it is important to focus on the “here and now” and to use the therapeutic relationship to help the client grow, to help clients to be more open and vulnerable in the relationships that they cherish, and to help clients live lives consistent with their dreams, aspirations, and values. We will find an approach that works for your specific aptitudes & strengths, and we will address your unique challenges. In a way we are all different, but we are also all the same. My goal and my passion is to develop a therapeutic relationship with each and every client as an individual — to help you articulate what is on your heart and mind, and to help you actualize your potential.
Alejandra Avitia
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Intern, CPC-I.
I believe that when faced with difficult times in our lives, we can learn to have the emotional courage to compassionately face and embrace our common humanity. I am passionately dedicated to working and empowering clients to create the life they deserve. I am joining Theravada as a Master’s of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling as a Clinical Intern. I have experience working with clients facing mood disorders, anxiety, childhood trauma/emotional neglect, PTSD/C-PTSD, family conflict, and relationship issues. I also have experience working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and speak bilingual Spanish. I take an integrative approach to therapy, including Compassion-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-based Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and inner child work. I also offer Christian Counseling. The therapeutic relationship is based on authenticity, trust, warmth, and unconditional positive regard. I am honored to work beside you on your healing journey.
Andrea Harmon
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Intern, CPC-I
Originally from Kentucky, I am a Clinical Intern, and I graduated with my Master’s in Clinical Mental Health while obtaining a certificate in Violence, Loss, and Trauma through Marshall University. I generally work with teens, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community, but I have experience working with groups and diverse populations. I work with people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem, identity, intrapersonal conflict, relational conflict, communication, and major life adjustments. I believe the therapeutic relationship lays a foundation for success through respect, empathy, and trust. My goal is to meet you where you are and to support and encourage you to recognize and address barriers that may be holding you back. With an integrative approach, I am focused on helping my client facilitate positive change toward a healthier life, self-growth, and building and maintaining healthy relationships with themselves and others.
Darlene Zepp
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, LMSW, CSW-I
I am passionate about working with individuals, families, and groups from all backgrounds, including the military community. I have experience addressing concerns surrounding anxiety, depression, major life adjustments, maternal health, relational conflicts, and trauma. I graduated from Wilmington University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and continued my education and graduated from Troy University with a Master of Social Work in Direct Practice.
My time in the military helped me develop my communication, leadership, and organizational skills. I have been fortunate to live worldwide, which has increased my cultural competency, and I found interest in family therapy in addressing generational trauma. I am familiar with the stress of military life, including deployments and military moves, and I would like to help others make the best of their military experience.
Dante Richmann
Clinical Professional Counselor Intern
Born and raised in Las Vegas, I found my passion for mental health early on in my college career. Having earned my Master of Counseling in Clinical Mental Health, I feel that mental health is an important aspect in an individual’s life, and I am determined to make the necessary strides to help others. Life can be challenging for us all and requires certain tools to find the strength to navigate these challenges. It is my priority to work with others to help determine successful tools and outcomes for my clients. I thrive on creating special bonds with my clients and finding their own unique paths to healing at their own pace. In my free time, I love to learn about other cultures, explore the benefits of cognitive health, read, and spend time with my loved ones.
Josselyn Ibarra
CPC-Intern
Hello, everyone. My name is Josselyn and I’m a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern. My goal is to assist anyone that crosses paths with me the best I can. My approach is built on creating a very strong therapeutic relationship. I am here to listen, validate, and help you find the comfort and/or solutions you need. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, life changes, different cultural backgrounds, the LGBTQ community, and more. I speak Spanish as well. I value being able to be part of your journey towards peace and fulfillment. I look forward to working with you!
Azure Alex
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, MFT-I.
I have been on the receiving side of therapy and when I say that was one of the best things that I could have done. Being able to unload and unpack feelings that I held inside for years because I did not feel safe just talking to family or friends was the best thing I could have done. There was a huge weight that was lifted off me that I did not feel from just talking to family and friends.
Throughout my professional life from Social Work, to being a Probation Officer and now entering into the field of therapy I can honestly say that I wish I would have started this journey years ago. However, my life experiences plus my 18 years of working in the Human Services field has provided me with a clearer understanding of various individuals and backgrounds. During these past 18 years the passion that I developed for working with others has continued to grow more and more because of the amazing people that I help.
Brandi Williams
Clinical Social Worker/Therapist, LMSW, CSW-I.
I am originally from New Orleans, LA but have lived all over the United States during my service in the United States Air Force. I relocated to Las Vegas upon my retirement from the Air Force in 2019, and graduated with my Master’s in Social Work in 2020. Since graduating, I have worked with the elderly, chronically ill, and
terminally ill populations. My interest areas include those dealing with complex grief, dealing with life transitions, and coping and acceptance of chronic or terminal diseases, however, I am open to working with clients of various needs and backgrounds, to include the geriatric population and military veterans. My current experience includes training in cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy interventions. My intent is to connect with clients and support them in their therapeutic goals.
Madison Day
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
I’ve always been curious and passionate about the human experience. My passion for what makes us human led to completing my degree in Anthropology which assists me in understanding and supporting clients from all backgrounds. After completing my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, my clients and I work together to understand how their past affects their present life and how they can create new behaviors to create a life aligned with who they want to be.
I work collaboratively with clients using various modalities such as Psychodynamic therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, & Parts and Memory Therapy to provide relief from Anxiety, Depression, CPTSD, OCD, trauma, childhood emotional neglect, life transitions, marital issues, family issues, & identity.