Suzanne Powell, MS, LCPC
A little about me...
My name is Suzanne Powell. I am the owner and operator of Pinnacle Wellness. I am a licensed mental health counselor and am passionate about working hand-in-hand with my clients to help them reach their goals. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, both from the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. I have been a therapist since 2006 and have had varied experiences in providing mental health services since that time. I was a therapist for a UNLV research study funded by a National Institute of Health that provided therapy to women in the Child Protective Services system. I have conducted assessments for inpatient services at a psychiatric hospital. I have provided outpatient therapy with children in the foster care system and children in rural Nevada. I have conducted clinical training workshops on evidence-based programs throughout the United States. Finally, I have provided outpatient therapy for adolescents and adults through my private practice. These experiences have helped me grow as a person, develop my counseling skills and become the therapist I am today.
Through my work for UNLV study, I learned the importance of using evidence-based programs. These are interventions that have been shown through scientific research to be effective in treating the specific disorders they are designed to treat. I continue to use EBP's in my current practice. I utilize the following approaches:
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Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
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Family Behavior Therapy (FBT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Regardless of the specific therapy interventions I'm using, I use a strength-based approach. I believe that the way to grow, learn and achieve goals is to know your strengths and build upon them. I partner with you in the therapy process. I have strategies and techniques that will help but you are the expert on you.
When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 3 kids. I love traveling, going to concerts, hiking and spending time with friends.
About Pinnacle Wellness
Pinnacle Wellness is a multifaceted company dedicated to providing quality services to its clientele. One branch is focused on self-improvement and individual goal attainment through individual therapy, support and skills workshops and personal coaching. While the other branch is aimed at training mental health professionals to effectively implement evidence-supported interventions. All strategies utilized by Pinnacle Wellness are based on techniques that have been found to be effective through scientific research.
