Hi, I’m Trish Carney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and my main specialty is trauma and the symptoms that often come with it—including anxiety, depression, anger, suicidal ideation, and self-harming behaviors. I work with children, teens, and families who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in survival mode, or struggling to feel safe in their own emotions and relationships. My goal is to create a supportive, structured, and compassionate space where healing feels possible. I am bilingual and provide therapy services in both English and Spanish.

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I provide therapy for clients ages 7 through adulthood, with a strong focus on PTSD, emotional dysregulation, and complex trauma. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as those navigating disruptive, impulse-control, and oppositional behaviors. I also work extensively with families who have experienced physical altercations between parents and teenagers—helping clients develop anger management skills, process what has happened, rebuild trust, and re-bond in healthier, safer ways. My work centers on helping clients build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthy communication and problem-solving skills so they can experience greater stability, self-compassion, and confidence.

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My therapeutic approach blends EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) with Polyvagal Theory, Self-Havening, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I’m deeply passionate about the mind-body connection and helping clients regulate their nervous systems as a foundation for healing. I’ve completed advanced trainings in Polyvagal Theory for Embodied Trauma Recovery (Parts I & II), polyvagal-informed trauma and anxiety treatment, and Self-Havening for trauma recovery and resilience

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My background includes inpatient psychiatric work at Reno Behavioral Healthcare Hospital and residential treatment at SAI Residential Treatment Center, where I supported youth ages 12–17 with complex trauma, behavioral challenges, anger outbursts, and suicidal ideation or self-harm. I’ve also served within the military and Veterans Affairs (VA) systems, supporting service members and veterans through trauma, adjustment, and reintegration. In addition, I’ve provided outpatient therapy in rural communities, helping expand access to quality mental health care.

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Along with individual therapy, I offer family sessions, anger management groups, and youth groups to strengthen communication, foster understanding, and restore emotional safety at home. My style is warm, collaborative, and practical. I walk alongside my clients as they move from survival to healing—and toward resilience, connection, and self-trust.