Therapy for Blue-Collar Workers & Tradespeople in Las Vegas
A therapist who understands the culture of construction, skilled trades, and union work.
My paternal grandfather was a carpenter who built amazing custom cabinets. He could drive a nail with one hit of his hammer, even after years of Parkinson's disease. My maternal grandfather worked as an upholsterer in the Hickory furniture factories, and I got to watch him work as he reupholstered our family furniture. Men and women of my family are electricians, mechanics, and transportation workers. I was one of only two women enrolled in my trade school, and I owned a small RV repair business in Las Vegas. I have worked with clients from the Southern Nevada Building Trades Unions including members of the Teamsters, IBEW, and Ironworkers unions. If there is one thing I know, trades workers are the true backbone of our economy and culture.
How does your career affect therapy?
Every career choice brings us into a culture with shared values, beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes. As a therapist, my current career culture is very "pro feelings" I am encouraged to experience and talk about my emotions in my work. But as a member of a blue collar and union family, I understand that this is not everyone's experience. I understand the values and beliefs of many tradespeople: self-reliance, competence, loyalty, and getting the job done. We will always work within your comfort and within your values. Therapy doesn't have to look the way you think. That's a commitment I make to every client -- not just those that think and look like me.
Why come to therapy?
Stress and Fatigue
The trades require hard work, and that can take its toll on your physical and mental health. Together, we can create a plan that will help you manage your stress and prevent burnout.
Anger and Family Conflict
Living and working in a culture that requires toughness can lead to bottled-up frustration that you bring home. We can work together to help you find a way to communicate in a healthy way.
Substance Use
Are you using more alcohol or drugs than you want? Many times, people find themselves on this slippery slope where more and more substances are needed to sleep, relax, and get through the day.