KatHertlein.com

Therapy Services

The decision to come to therapy is often a difficult one for many people. It frequently comes after they have expended a great deal of time, energy, and resources into other solutions. The services I provide focus on your strengths, a complete understanding of your perspective, and honor the courage it took you to decide to ask for assistance.

Types of Clients Seen

I enjoy seeing a wide variety of clients and working with many clinical situations. I primarily work with children, couples, families, and individuals. My work with children frequently involves kids who have been sexually abused, those going through divorce, those who have witnessed or experience domestic violence, and children with anxiety disorders. With couples, I typically work with couples who have sexual concerns (desire problems, intimacy issues) and those dealing with infidelity. My work with families tends to be about teaching co-parenting skills, helping parents effectively manage adolescents, and other concerns. I also see individuals struggling with past sexual abuse, depression, and/or anxiety. I do not participate in court-related activities.

My Qualifications

I earned my M.S. in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Purdue Calumet and my Ph.D. in MFT from Virginia Tech. I am currently a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, and an EMDR-certified therapist. I am an assistant professor in the MFT program at the University on Nevada, Las Vegas. In this role, I teach and supervise the clinical work of therapists-in-training at UNLV. I also serve as a reviewer for several journals and have edited and written journal articles and books for family therapists. I have over 10 years of experience working with clients.I am a certified PREPARE/ENRICH premarital counselor and the President of the Nevada Association for Play Therapy.

The Therapeutic Process

I believe therapy is a process devoted to growth and change. Generally, I tend to view people difficulties from a systemic framework. I like to involve the whole family; I firmly believe treatment is more effective with complete participation. I conduct therapy in a manner that enables clients to understand present patterns, identify and remove constraints, and to achieve better functioning and enhanced growth. The first few sessions will be spent getting to know you, listening, and assessing the problem and the context in which the problem is embedded. I then collaborate with you to develop goals and objectives. Therapy will come to a close by mutual agreement between you and I regarding when the goals are reached.

Costs

I accept payment for treatment in the form of check or cash. I do not accept insurance or credit cards. A typical session lasts 50 minutes. Payment of any session fees must be received at the time of service. More information about my payment policies can be downloaded here.

Office Location

My office is located at 3243 E. Warm Springs, Suite 108, Las Vegas, NV 89120 (click here to display map). It is just west of Pecos in the Longford Executive Suites complex. I generally see clients on Tuesday evenings.

Scheduling an Appointment

Its important to have a "fit" with the therapist to ensure that you can reach your goals. I ask that clients contact me so that we can determine whether my practice would be a good fit for you. Click here to contact me to set up an appointment or call me at 702-895-3210.

Initial Session Paperwork

Below are the forms that you will need to complete during the first session. You may choose to complete these forms prior to coming to the first session so that we may spend more time discussing your concerns and goals.