Karysa’s mission as a therapist is to help her clients feel understood, supported, and empowered as they navigate ups and downs of life. She has experience working with children, teens and adults. She strives to guide her clients through a wide range of challenges such as relationship struggles, anxiety and panic attacks, depression, difficulty with…
Reno, NV
Jenni Lejarza
Jenni Lejarza, MS, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor Intern (CPC-I) in the state of Nevada and has experience working with a variety of clients, youth and adults. At Nugent Family Counseling Center, Ms. Lejarza works with children, adolescents, and families through the school based program in reno, NV, as well as with some private…
Tino Silva
Tino is an experienced licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has been helping clients address and overcome their fears since 2014. Tino’s passion is helping individuals and couples live their best lives by focusing on the entire person (mind, body and spirit), rather than a preconceived notion or diagnosis. Through proven interventions, active listening, teaching…
Vivian Cacatian
Vivian Cacatian is a student intern at the Reno, NV office. I am excited to get into the field of therapy to learn evidence based practices. I hope to help people achieve their goals no matter how big or small. I have a Bachelor’s in Public Health with minors in gerontology and developmental disabilities. In…
Alexandria Nelson
Alexandria Nelson, Clinical Social Worker, is currently practicing under an internship that is supervised by a certified Nevada LCSW. Prior to working with Nugent Family Therapy, Alexandria worked for The Children’s Cabinet in Reno, Nevada creating opportunities for families to reunify, creating safety plans, and advocating for families in Northern Nevada Rural communities to have…
Jennifer MacDonald
My name is Jennifer MacDonald, but everyone calls me “Lizzie”. Drawing from my own experience of improved well-being after using a health coach when I was faced with multiple autoimmune diagnoses, I became passionate about Health and Wellbeing coaching. I am certified through WellCoaches since 2022. I am dedicated to empowering clients to move towards…