Connie Fielder - MFT Student Therapist

Connie Fielder - MFT Student Therapist

Connie’s approach is one that is supportive and validating. It is important to her that clients feel heard and understood at all times. I enjoy working with older adolescents and young adults around identity, anxiety, coping skills, communication, and life stressors. She also has a strong interest in perinatal mental health and supporting women and their partners during this new season of life, life transitions, career changes, relationship stressors, managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress management, infidelity, and parenting.

She provides a therapeutic environment that is safe and non-judgmental that allows you the opportunity to be completely unfiltered and yourself at all times.

Janina Salmon - MFT Student Therapist

Janina Salmon - MFT Student Therapist

Janina Salmon is a Graduate student at Capella University in the MS Marriage and Family Therapy Program. Nina believes that each individual has the ability to successfully reframe their thinking & behavior in order to lead a healthy and positive life. She approaches each therapeutic relationship from an open minded, honest, and direct foundation. Nina is a warm and empathic therapist who works to provide a safe and non –judgmental space for individuals, couples, and families to feel understood and accepted so healing can begin.

Nina’s role is to provide support and opportunities for growth in an environment that promotes unconditional positive regard and the space to become your best self. Utilizing a Solution- Focused model was appealing to Nina learning positive approaches to treatment as she believes that many individuals want to look to the current and future versus living in the past. Solution - Focused Therapy is based upon changing the view of how to approach the individuals current and future circumstances rather than focusing on past experiences. This theory has continued to make an impact and change the way therapists focus on the goals and solutions attainable by the clients. Nina’s areas of focus are children, individuals, couples, and adjustment to physical disabilities.

Monica James - CPC Student Therapist

Monica James - CPC Student Therapist

Monica believes that each of us are on a journey of self discovery and self realizations, that at times can present real life emotional challenges. Having support on that journey can allow one to reach new heights of healing especially within the confines of a warm, safe and nonjudgmental space. In this space is where she strives towards a holistically, humanistic and person-centered approach while employing empathy and unconditional positive regard for each person I engage with.

Monica was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York in a multicultural environment that fostered a sense of inclusivity that she continues to foster since moving to Las Vegas in 2015.

The areas of focus that she can be of the greatest service are with individuals who may be experiencing anxiety, depression, crisis/trauma, relationship/issues etc. She is also very passionate about issues concerning the mental health of LGBTQIA+ and Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Available through Telehealth only.

Cassandra Manoogian - MFT Student Therapist

Cassandra is excited for this new chapter of working as a student therapist with individuals, couples and families. The last four years, she has been supporting and guiding adolescents with experiences such as foster care, adoption, LGBTQ+, physical/emotional/sexual abuse, eating disorders, body positivity/self esteem issues, homelessness, neglect, family conflict, peer issues, school issues, relationships, trauma and more. Cassandra has a gentle and empathetic nature to ensure that the client feels comfortable and supported throughout their journey in therapy. She understands that every client is different and deserves an individualized and unique therapeutic experience and pledges to provide that. Cassandra is a firm believer that the client is the expert of their life and is ready to help them recognize their strengths and work through anything presenting obstacles.

Kalona Stone - CPC Student Therapist

Kalona truly believes every individual is tougher. Having experienced a holistic approach to living while at a yoga retreat in Albir, Spain was where she realized her calling to help others reach peak mental, spiritual, and emotional well-being. As a Navy Veteran, Kalona is passionate and excited to work with both service and non-service members alike facing challenging life transitions who may be dealing with anxiety, depression, and lack of self-confidence as a result. Kalona is dedicated to guiding her clients to recognize their own strengths and overcoming what may have once been a preconceived limitation. Kalona is committed to working collaboratively with her clients to cultivate a space of mutual respect and trust where clients can feel safe to express themselves- free of any kind of judgment.

Lauren Pulido - CPC Student Therapist

Life is full of adventures and good times, but there are also times in life when things get hard and life is complicated. I want to hear about both sides from my clients and encourage them to meet their goals, as well as be a pillar of support when life is challenging. Sometimes the first step to wellness is reaching out and asking for help and slowly working towards a goal of coping strategies for mental and emotional well-being.

It can be nerve wracking asking for help and thinking about the unknown, but there is no shame or judgment in seeking services. I want to help others through their journey of healing. No one should have to face their problems alone. I want to work with adults, adolescents, and youth who struggle with anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, and stress. I am also interested in exploring the fear and anxiety surrounding death and meaninglessness, for there are many forms of death and a major part of the human experience is making meaning in our lives.

Explainer: Therapists at Red Rock Counseling

Explainer: Therapists at Red Rock Counseling

Curious about our therapists at Red Rock Counseling? This explainer breaks down the differences and similarities between graduate level student therapists, pre-licensed state interns, and fully licensed therapists.

Carrah Jones - MFT Intern

Carrah works with individuals, couples, and families using an empathetic and client focused approach to therapy. Carrah believes that all individuals have the ability to understand and regulate their emotions once given the tools to do so. She places a strong emphasis on collaboration with the client to find solutions and provide support in improving overall quality of life. Carrah earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Nevada State College and is in the process of obtaining her master’s degree in marriage and family therapy from Touro University.

Andrea Salazar- MFT Student Therapist

Growing up in a big family, Andrea is driven by her passion for interpersonal relationships. Through her upbringing, she has gained the ability to understand differences in human connections and societal cultures. Her socially adept and empathetic nature has led to her determination to pursue a field that provides service to others. Andrea believes that she can achieve this by sharing her knowledge in mental health and wellness. Andrea creates a safe environment for each client to explore emotions and learn how to regulate them. By identifying each client’s goals, she is able to formulate coping strategies as a guide to a fulfilling and purposeful life. Andrea’s approach embodies open communication, transparency, and non-judgment. She aspires to assist clients towards finding balance and purpose in their multifaceted lives by implementing accountability, goal-setting, progress monitoring, and sustainable healthy habits.

Neeka Wittern- MFT Student Therapist

Neeka Wittern - MFT Student Therapist

Neeka Wittern is a graduate student at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas in the MS Couples and Family Therapy program. She is also currently working on becoming certified in Sex Therapy with AASECT. She is trained to work with individuals, couples, and families from various backgrounds and help guide them through any challenges, trauma, or unexpected life changes. She especially has a passion for working with sex workers, LGBTQ+, multicultural couples/families, sexual issues and trauma.


She takes an evidence-based approach that combines well researched interventions from Internal Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy models to help clients grow and navigate life. She views clients as the expert of their own lives, and has a trauma informed approach. This provides clients with a safe and comfortable environment to express themselves freely, without any fear or judgement. Neeka personally understands the grave importance of a strong and healthy therapeutic bond between clients and therapists. She hopes to create a space where clients feel they are always cared for and deserving.

Neeka believes that clients have everything that they need to make positive changes in their lives within themselves. She focuses on finding Self-energy and establishing reachable goals with her clients. These goals are created to be maintained, even after clients have graduated from attending therapy sessions. Neeka's practice is open and affirming to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, socio-economic status, religious or political beliefs, and/or alternative forms of sexual expression and lifestyle.

Fostering Mind-Body Connections in the New Year

Fostering Mind-Body Connections in the New Year

For the longest time, I could never understand how mediation was something that would actually help me. Why sit and deep breathe? What does that do? Ever since becoming a student therapist, I have a newfound respect for meditation and breathwork ...

What's the Difference? Student Therapists & State Interns

What's the Difference? Student Therapists & State Interns

When scrolling through therapist profiles, you may have noticed terms like ‘intern’ and ‘student intern’ and are wondering what the heck the differences are and what they mean to you? Here’s a little look into the journey from student therapist to state intern to fully licensed therapist…

JoLae Brandt-Shaprio - MFT Student Therapist

JoLae has always been passionate about helping people achieve their highest potential. She utilizes a creative, holistic approach to meet individuals, couples, and families where they are in life, addressing symptoms and relational conflict systemically. She values the client’s experience and the unique perspective they bring to their relationships. Providing a safe space, free of judgment, JoLae encourages others to find and express their authentic selves. In this space, she believes in exploring the positive intent behind all behavior and the underlying desire for connection in families and intimate relationships.

Christine Ramos - MFT Student Therapist

Christine’s work is dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families achieve meaningful change that may allow for deeper and more satisfying connections. Through the therapeutic framework offered in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the goal is to develop a stronger sense of self as well as safe and secure attachments both in and outside the therapeutic room. In this manner, the troublesome issues that may have been previously challenging to discuss may be safely explored and addressed. Her 23 years of bringing healing in the medical field has enhanced her passion for understanding the essence of the mind-body connection and the important contribution that the family brings into resilience and recovery. This has been her constant inspiration to further her studies. She is in her final year at NCU as a graduate student in the Marriage and Family Therapy Program.