Meet our Providers

Billye Darbe, LCPC

Philosophy of Care

Billye Darbe is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in the state of Nevada who has 7 years experience working with adults, teens, sex/gender diverse individuals, and couples seeking help with depression, trauma, anxiety, life transitions, gender/identity issues, mood issues, survivors of childhood trauma, and sexual tramua. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Sociology from The College of Idaho, she received her Masters of Arts in Counseling and Education from University of Phoenix, and her Advanced Certificate in Clinical Mental Health from University of Nevada at Las Vegas.

Billye Darbe utilizes collaborative, strength based approaches grounded in a trauma-informed orientation. She utilizes EMDR, parts work, mindfulness based, emotionally focused, compassion based approaches to therapy while maintaining the creativity, empathy, and flexibility to meet clients where they are at in their own personal journey.

Billye believes that therapy is a transformative process that promotes change, healing and wellness in your life. Billye seeks to establish a  warm and caring relationship with you to help you explore your own story, build your strengths, and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and living the meaningful life you value and desire.

Education

University of Phoenix
Master's in Counseling and Education

University of Nevada
Advanced Certificate in Clinical Mental Health

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• LGBTQIA
• Sex/Gender 
• Identity
• PTSD
• EMDR
• Addiction
• Mood Disorders
• Survivors of Childhood Trauma
• Survivors of Sexual Abuse
• Women's Issues
• Kink/Poly/BDSM

Dr. Melissa Kalodner, Psy.D

Philosophy of Care

Dr. Melissa F. Kalodner, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist with 21 years of experience. She graduated from the California School of Professional Psychology, now called Alliant University, in 1999. Since then, Dr. Kalodner has been helping the community in the Las Vegas area with their mental health needs. While maintaining a private practice, Dr. Kalodner has been the Clinical Director of non-profits, working with those in need of a positive outlook in their lives, clinical supervisor for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as providing hands on experience to doctoral level students. She was the President of the Southern Nevada State Psychological Association, has received multiple awards for her volunteer work, including Commendations from The United States Senate and received the Distinguished Graduate Honor from her college.

Dr. Kalodner is a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist who uses the model of CBT as a framework when working with the issues of: chronic pain, addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, bipolar disorder as well as ADHD. She believes the goal of therapy is for people to learn to negate their negative thoughts, thus improving their feelings and ultimately changing the way they feel and increasing positive outcomes and behaviors.

Education

Alliant University - formally California School of Professional Psychology 

Specialties

• Chronic pain
• Addiction
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Relationship difficulties
• Bipolar Disorder
• ADHD

Megan Ladmirault, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Megan Ladmirault is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Nevada. Megan has 15 years of social work experience, 10 of which she has been clinical and licensed as a therapist. Most of her therapeutic experience has been with adults, couples, children, and families, seeking assistance with trauma, anxiety, depression, anger management, and family issues. She received both her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work Degrees from the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

Megan applies her knowledge of many therapeutic modalities, including (but not limited to) solution-focused therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and family systems therapy in order to assist her clients through their journey of self-awareness and confidence which allows them to collaboratively face challenges.

Megan hopes to create a comfortable and safe place for you to discuss your challenges, in order to assist in the development of your coping skills and strengths, so that you may accomplish your goals, and live the best life you desire.

Education

University of Nevada Las Vegas
Master of Social Work

Specialties

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Anger Management
• Grief and Loss
• Self-Esteem
• Family issues
• Couple/Marriage Issues
• Stress-Related Issues
• Mood Irregularity
• Life Transitions

Melissa Black, LCSW

Philosophy of Care

Melissa Black is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Nevada who has 15 year experience working with all age groups and has a diverse background in substance abuse, anxiety, depression, anger, trauma related, life transitions, grief, and child behavioral issues.  Melissa completed her Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Southwest Missouri State University,  Bachelor of Social Work from University of Missouri-St. Louis and received her Master of Social Work from University of Missouri-Columbia.  

Melissa provides a genuine unconditional acceptance utilizing a strength based approach.  Melissa utilizes eclectic interventions tailored to the needs of every individual and/or family.  Melissa has extensive training in cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, ego supportive, solution focused, cognitive behavioral-trauma focused therapeutic modalities. 

Melissa possesses excellent listening skills, empathy, and provides a safe and nurturing environment in order to assist you in obtaining your goals.  Melissa strives to help others become the best version of themselves. 

Education

Southwest Missouri State University
University of Missouri-St. Louis
University of Missouri-Columbia

Specialties

• Family Therapy
• Anxiety/Stress Counseling
• Depression Counseling
• ADHD
• Mood Disorders
• Trauma/ PTSD
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Grief/Loss

Teresa Sanchez Black, LMFT

Philosophy of Care

Teresa Black is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Nevada who has 6 years experience collaborating with individuals of all ages including: parents seeking help with their child’s behavioral or developmental issues, adolescents and adults seeking help with depression, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and couples seeking help with relationship issues. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona and received her Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of La Verne. 

Teresa utilizes mindfulness based, cognitive behavioral, solution focused, family systems, motivational interviewing, narrative and behavioral approaches to therapy always keeping in mind the individual needs of every individual, couple and family. 

Teresa seeks to establish a trusted and caring relationship with you in order to assist in building on your strengths and better collaborate with you towards meeting your goals and building on your own natural strengths and resilience. If you are interested or want to know more, do not hesitate to reach out.

Education

University of La Verne
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy

Specialties

• Depression 
• Anxiety 
• Trauma focused 
• Behavioral 
• Play therapy 
• Mindfulness 
• Anger management 
• Relationship issues 
• Grief & Loss