Oasis Counseling

Areas of focus

Therapists work with a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns, including:

• Anxiety and related disorders
• Depression and mood concerns
• Trauma- and stress-related conditions (including PTSD)
• Relationship and communication difficulties
• Family conflict and changing family dynamics
• Emotional and behavioral concerns that affect daily functioning

Family and couples therapy

• Focuses on strengthening family resources and improving collaboration between family members.
• Addresses issues such as skewed family dynamics, breakdowns in communication, damaging beliefs and emotions, and outside stressors that are impacting the family.
• Can help couples and families reduce conflict, improve communication, and prevent major upheaval or relationship breakdown.
• Therapy can begin with the couple or family together, or with one partner or family member if others are not yet ready to attend.

Anxiety and depression

• Oasis Counseling works with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and related symptoms.
• Anxiety may present as overwhelming feelings of dread, worry, panic, or fear, difficulty coping, or feeling out of control or "trapped."
• Treatment focuses on understanding the underlying thought patterns, feelings, and reactions that contribute to anxiety and depression.

Therapeutic approaches

Therapists use evidence-based and structured approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to address unhelpful thoughts, emotions, and behaviors and build more adaptive patterns.
• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) to help people who experience repeated depression and chronic unhappiness by combining cognitive therapy principles with mindfulness practices.
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help reduce symptoms and emotional distress related to disturbing or traumatic experiences.

Telehealth therapy

• Therapy sessions can be conducted via secure telehealth for clients located in Nevada.
• Telehealth visits are available by phone, tablet, or computer.
• To arrange a telehealth appointment, clients contact the office by phone, email, or the website contact form and have their insurance information ready.

Psychiatry and medication management

• Oasis Counseling offers psychiatry services that include both psychotherapy and medication management for patients with a variety of mental health concerns.

General expectations for therapy

• Therapy is a collaborative process in which the therapist and client establish treatment goals and review progress on an ongoing basis.
• For significant, long-standing issues, meaningful and lasting change often requires longer-term therapy rather than very brief treatment.
• Treatment plans are developed with each patient, and progress is typically reviewed every 6–8 weeks.

Galleria Office (Henderson)

• Address: 400 N. Stephanie St, Suite 120, Henderson, NV 89014
• Notes: Inside Kemper Plaza 1, at Stephanie Street and Warm Springs.

Green Valley Office (Henderson)

• Address: 2360 W Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Suite 120, Henderson, NV 89052

North Summerlin Office (Las Vegas)

• Address: 7361 Prairie Falcon Rd, Suite 110, Las Vegas, NV 89128

Contact details

• Phone: 702-294-0433
• Fax: 702-446-8363
• Email: info@oasiscounselingtoday.com
• Website contact form: available on the Contact page of the website.

Patient portal

• Current and past patients are encouraged to use the online patient portal (linked from the website) for existing-patient communication and account access.

Office hours

• Monday–Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm (after 5:00pm by appointment only)
• Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm, by appointment only
• Sunday: By appointment only

Appointment notes

• Sessions are by appointment only.
• Services are offered in person at the office locations listed above and via telehealth within Nevada.

Counseling vs. psychotherapy

• Counseling focuses on specific issues in day-to-day life. It is a practical, skill-building process aimed at reducing conflict, solving current problems, and improving quality of life in the here and now.
• Psychotherapy is a deeper, more comprehensive process focused on identifying and changing long-standing, unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving. It often involves exploring a person's history and experiences over time to support long-term change.

Timeframe and depth of work

• Many negative thinking patterns and self-defeating behaviors develop over years, so meaningful, lasting change often requires more than very brief treatment.
• Research cited by the practice supports longer-term therapy for significant concerns such as major depression, anxiety disorders, and histories of abuse.
• Short-term or very brief approaches may reduce symptoms in the short run but are less likely to produce enduring change in entrenched patterns.

What to expect in treatment

• Therapy is framed as an alliance between the therapist and the client.
• The therapist works with the client to organize and understand current challenges, link them to past experiences where relevant, and develop more constructive ways of thinking and responding.
• Treatment plans are created collaboratively, and progress is typically reviewed every 6–8 weeks.
• Some clients continue in therapy until they complete the full course of work; others may take breaks at various stages.

Goals of therapy

• Shift from dysfunctional or negative patterns of thinking toward more rational, adaptive, and self-supportive patterns.
• Improve the ability to meet one's needs in healthy ways.
• Enhance overall functioning at home, work, school, and in relationships.
• Support clients in moving toward a life that feels more satisfying, stable, and success oriented.

When to seek help

Examples of situations where therapy at Oasis Counseling may be helpful include:

• Ongoing conflict in relationships or families.
• Feeling stuck, discouraged, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled.
• Difficulty expressing feelings or feeling afraid to speak up.
• Persistent worry, anxiety, or panic.
• A sense of isolation, emptiness, or loneliness.
• A history of trauma, abuse, or major life stressors.

Therapy offers a structured, supportive environment to explore these experiences and work toward meaningful, long-term change.

Purpose of assessment

• Assessments combine clinical interviewing with standardized psychological tests.
• Results help clarify diagnosis, identify cognitive or emotional strengths and challenges, and guide treatment recommendations.
• Many assessments include a recommendation for a medical examination to rule out medical or neurological causes of symptoms.

Types of assessment services

• Memory and neurological concerns.
• Diagnostic clarification for mental health conditions.
• Substance use and related concerns.
• Personality assessment.
• Forensic evaluations and court-related questions.

Behavioral medical testing

• Psychological testing may be requested for presurgical candidates, such as those preparing for spinal cord stimulation procedures or bariatric surgery.
• Assessments help identify psychological factors that may affect recovery, pain management, or adjustment after surgery.
• A written report is provided to the referring medical provider to support an individualized treatment approach.

ADHD and cognitive testing (Creyos)

• Oasis Counseling uses Creyos (formerly Cambridge Brain Institute) computerized testing to help assess attention deficit symptoms in adults.
• The Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v1.1 – Part A) is used to evaluate the severity of ADHD symptoms and monitor changes over time.
• Additional tasks assess areas such as planning, spatial working memory, response inhibition (staying focused despite interference), and sustained attention.
• Testing can be used before and after treatment to track improvements.
• The Creyos ADHD test is offered at an affordable cost, and the fee is waived for Medicaid patients.

Dementia screening

• For older patients and those at risk or concerned about dementia, Oasis Counseling offers a screening test for cognitive concerns.
• The screening can provide a baseline for future comparison.
• This screening option is presented as a more economical alternative to comprehensive dementia evaluations, which can be significantly more expensive.

How testing is delivered

• Creyos and related computerized tests are administered in-office.
• Typical testing time is approximately 20–30 minutes.
• Patients can speak with office staff to schedule assessment appointments.

Court-ordered evaluation and treatment

• Oasis Counseling provides court-ordered psychological evaluations in line with Nevada state law.
• A licensed psychologist designs an assessment protocol based on the questions identified by the court.
• A comprehensive written report with findings and recommendations is provided to the court.
• In some circumstances, courts may require individuals to participate in evaluation and recommended treatment.

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