Degree: Master of Counseling, Ph.D Counselor Education and Counseling
License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor, National Certified Counselor
Specialties:Children, Adults, Active Service Members
Degree: PsyD Psychology, MA Psychology, CAC Certification in Addiction Counseling, MS Corrections, BA Sociology, Registered Nurse
License: Licensed Psychologist
Specialties: Adolescents, adults, couples, survivors of sexual abuse, DBT. She has also demonstrated highly efficient organizational and management skills in developing and coordinating a variety of programs and services.
Dr. White started her career as a trained psychiatric nurse, providing therapy and facilitating groups. As her career progressed, she continued to further her education and received a BA in sociology from Boston College. Upon graduation from Boston college she decided to expand her horizons by traveling west to California, where she continued to pursue career and educational goals, and received a MS in Corrections, MA in Psychology, PsyD in Psychology from Pepperdine University during various stages in her career. In addition, while working in a treatment program for substance abuse she also obtained a Certification in Addiction Counseling from Cal State, Dominguez Hills.
Dr. White relocated to Las Vegas to pursue her career in Corrections, working for the NDOC, after having completed an internship with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. While at the NDOC she became trained in the treatment of sexual offenders and joined ATSA-Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers as well as facilitated a program for incarcerated youth adjudicated as adults. After ten years of working in Corrections, Dr. White transitioned to Outpatient Mental Health Services, with a focus on treatment for survivors of sexual abuse and specializing in DBT-Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
Degree: M.A. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Educational Psychology, Ph.D Clinical Psychology
License: Licensed Psychologist
Specialties: All Ages, Family and Couples, Group Therapy
Degree: BA Psychology, MA Industrial Organizational Psychology, MS Clinical Mental Health Counseling, PsyD Business Psychology
License: AZ Licensed Associate Counselor
Specialties: Substance Use Disorders, Couples, Adults, Families, Businesses
Degree: Doctor of Nursing Practice, Masters of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner, BSN in Science of Nursing, ASN in Science of Nursing
License: AANP, RN, NP-C 99EWD
Specialties: All Ages, Family and Couples, Group
Degree: MSW/Clinical Social Work, Ph.D/Social Work
License: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Approved Clinical Social Work Supervisor
Specialties: Adults, LGBTQ Populations, Older Adults/Geriatrics
Degree: BA Behavioral Arts with emphasis in Chemical Dependency, MA/Counseling Psychology with emphasis in Marriage, Family and Child Counseling,
License: Licensed Independent Substance Abuse Counselor, Certified Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist.
Specialties: Substance Use Disorders, Dual Diagnosis and Corrections.
Degree: B.S./Psychology
License: Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA)
Specialties: Children, Teens, Adults, and Families
Nicole Torres is a Qualified Mental Health Associate and Community Liaison at Matters of the Mind, LLC Behavioral Health Agency, providing services at our North Las Vegas office. Torres obtained courses from the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, at Ponce city, Puerto Rico. Torres holds a Bachelor’s of Science from Phoenix University, with a major in Psychology.
Torres worked for Early Autism Project as a therapist. She provided therapy for patients diagnosed with Autism in schools, homes and at the clinic. Torres provided behavioral interventions programs based on Applied Behavioral Analysis. Torres also worked at Nellis AFB Child Development Center providing the well-being and mental, physical, and emotional development of military children from ages infant to 4 years of age. Torres is passionate about helping others, and understands the challenges that the Latin community encounters on a daily basis.
Torres is of Puerto Rican descent and was born in Queens, NY. Torres was raised and lived in Puerto Rico most of her life. Torres understands the difficulties of military life, as she is a proud military spouse. She has been married for 10 years to her husband, MSgt Hernandez Alvarez (USAF), an aircraft mechanic on the 5th Gen F-35 platform. The couple was blessed with two wonderful children. Torres has traveled across the country and even lived in Japan while her husband was stationed there. Torres was present during the 2011 Japan earthquake and tsunami where she quickly joined the Red Cross in efforts to help with the natural disaster. Torres reports that helping out the Japanese community in time of need has been her most proud accomplishment. She hopes to continue helping the Las Vegas community with just as much passion and dedication.
Degree: MA/Counseling Psychology with Emphasis in Depth Psychology
License: Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Specialties: Children, Adults, Couples, and Families
Degree: MS/Psychology & Marriage and Family
License: Marriage & Family Therapist -Intern
Specialties: Children, Adults, Couples, and Families
Degree: B.A. Psychology/M.S. Ed Mental Health Counseling
License: Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor-Intern
Specialties: Adults, Youth, Couples, Depression, Anxiety, LGBTQ Populations, Disability
Degree: BS/Human Services Counseling, MS/Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling
License: Licensed Nevada Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Licensed Supervisor of LADC interns
Specialties: Adults, Couples, Teens, and Families
Degree: Bachelor of Science, Human Services Counseling/University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Master of Science, Marriage, Couples and Family Counseling/Walden University
License: Nevada Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), Nevada Supervisor of Alcohol and Drug Counselor Interns (LADC-S)
Specialties: Adults, Couples, and Families
Adrienne Crosley is a Nevada Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) at Matters of the Mind, LLC Behavioral Health Agency, providing services at the Las Vegas location. Ms. Crosley has over 7 years’ experience in addiction counseling and working with adolescent female homeless youth in non-profit and for-profit organizations. She has enhanced her specialty skillset by working with individuals with co-occurring disorders in intensive inpatient and outpatient treatment settings. Ms. Crosley provides crisis intervention and supportive services to individual, couples, and families, working with community agencies to aid in assisting persons in need of services, with focus on the “whole person.” Ms. Crosley is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society, a member of Chi Sigma Iota Counseling Academic & Professional Honor Society International, Walden University Omega Zeta Chapter as well as a member of Walden University and University of Nevada-Las Vegas Alumni Associations. She is also a member of NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. Ms. Crosley is very proud of her personal and professional accomplishments. She is a resident of Nevada for over 40 years. Professionally, Ms. Crosley’s strengths are “working side-by-side with diverse patients, reinforcing their value(s), and presenting her work in a way that is safe, ethical, and appropriate.” She demonstrates evidence-based practices that are growth-oriented and person-centered. She conveys empathy and encouragement toward those who are struggling with addiction, relationship distress, and/or life experiences. Ms. Crosley provides a reflective and problem-solving approach to one’s personal situation so that he or she may gain a sense of empowerment, confidence and a sense of awareness by thinking and behaving in alternative ways.
Degree: Bachelors of Science in Child Psychology
Specialties: ADHD, Autism, Learning Disorders, Memory Deficits
Degree: BA Cognitive Science, Masters of Science in Research Methods for Psychology
Specialties: Children, Adolescents, and Adults
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