Our Team
Compassionate. Experienced. Dedicated.
Meet our team of highly skilled and empathetic professionals who are committed to providing exceptional mental health services. We believe in creating a safe and supportive environment for our clients to embark on their journey towards healing and personal growth.
Alicia Arnold, LMFT
Owner - Clinical Director
Alicia is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and State of NV Primary Secondary Clinical Supervisor. as well as AAMFT Approved Supervisor. Alicia has a Bachelors degree in Human Services from University of Phoenix, and a Master of Arts in Counseling and Educational Psychology from the University of Nevada Reno. Alicia began her journey working in the mental health field in 2009, and has worked with survivors of domestic violence, treatment level foster children and in residential, IOP and PHP eating disorder facilities. Alicia currently works with individuals, couples and families and has proficiency working with those who have experienced childhood abuse and neglect, complex trauma, chronic illness, eating disorders, mood disorders, anxiety, and those struggling with neurodivergent conditions such as ADHD, Autism and OCD. Alicia's therapeutic approach includes Somatic and Attachment Focused EMDR, CBT, DBT, and Gottman Therapy. Alicia strives to create a safe and calm atmosphere where everyone feels understood and empowered to heal and face their challenges.
Kathryn Padmos, LMFT
Direct Supervisor
Kathryn is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) in the state of Nevada and a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC). Kathryn earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is trained in EMDR and holds an Advanced Certificate in Addiction Treatment and Services. She works with individuals, families, and couples, helping them find meaning and purpose when they feel lost amid traumatic experiences, depression, anxiety, and life challenges. Her clinical experience includes working with both individuals and groups focusing trauma education and healing, sexual health, intimate partner violence, emotional regulation, chronic illness, anger management, and co-occurring disorders. She has experience across multiple levels of care, including residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and outpatient services. Kathryn also offers substance use evaluations and mental health assessments in a kind and client-centered manner. She brings a grounded, compassionate presence to her work, helping clients become more curious, honest, and motivated to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Caroline Kampschroeder
Clinical Professional Counselor Intern
Caroline is a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern in the State of Nevada. Caroline earned a bachelor’s degree in both psychology and criminal justice from the University of Nevada, Reno and her master’s degree in Global Trauma & Disaster Psychology from the University of Denver. Caroline is a dedicated therapist with a strong educational background in psychology and trauma-focused care. She brings a wealth of experience working with adolescents and adults in a variety of clinical settings, including individual therapy, group work, and higher levels of care. Caroline has a particular interest in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, and mood-related challenges. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in empathy and collaboration, drawing from several evidence-based frameworks to support each client’s unique journey. Caroline is trained in EMDR and integrates relational, humanistic, existential, and systems-oriented perspectives into her work. She aims to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences, make meaning, and build resilience.
Jenna Polsky
Clinical Professional Counselor Intern
Jenna is a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern in the state of Nevada. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Arizona and a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Adams State University. Her interest in the counseling profession began to take root while working at an intensive outpatient treatment center supporting individuals struggling with OCD, anxiety, and trauma. Today, her passion for counseling continues to grow as she works with teens, adults, couples, and families experiencing a wide range of concerns. Jenna believes creativity and curiosity create a safe space for exploring new perspectives and possibilities. She draws from Attachment Theory, Narrative Therapy, and parts work to help clients develop an empowered sense of self, make more intentional choices, and show up more authentically in their relationships. She also uses additional approaches to help clients clarify their values, navigate big emotions, and learn to find (at least a little more) comfort with uncertainty.
Daniella Myers
Marriage & Family Therapist Intern
Daniella is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern in Nevada. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Nevada, Reno. She enjoys working with a variety of clients, from teens to young adults, and couples. She believes in meeting each person where they are and tailoring interventions to their unique needs. Daniella's goal is to support you on your journey toward greater awareness, healing, and growth so that you can live a life full of meaning, joy, and health. She looks forward to the opportunity to work together!
Moyses Calderon
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
Moyses received his Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Reno; a Master of Arts in School Counseling from the University of Nevada, Reno and he completed an extended education program in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Reno, in 2024. Moyses also worked with adolescent at-risk youth through the juvenile justice system in Washoe County, for over two decades. Moyses now works with couples, adolescents and adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma and PTSD. Moyses is bilingual in Spanish and English and bicultural. His main therapeutic approach includes Person Centered Therapy, Gottman Therapy and Mindfulness. He also has experience using Narrative Therapy. Moyses believes the power of healing comes from within and he welcomes the opportunity to be the individual that walks alongside you in your journey of healing. Moyses has immediate openings for telehealth and in-person sessions.
Boonyarit Gorsakul
Clinical Professional Counselor Intern
Boonyarit (Boony) is a Clinical Professional Counseling Intern dedicated to providing compassionate, client-centered care in a safe and supportive environment. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology that he received from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and has completed his Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at The University of Nevada, Reno. Boony's therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-Focused, Existential, Person-Centered, Somatic-Focused Mindfulness, Solution-Focused, and Narrative theories. He also draws from systemic perspectives to better understand the complex dynamics that influence each client's experience. Boony is certified in Child-Centered Play Therapy and has experience working with individuals who are neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, and from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as those navigating trauma, depression, and anxiety. Boony works with individuals, couples, and families, and his goal is to foster empathy, warmth, and authenticity in every session - supporting each person in developing a deeper understanding of themselves, healing from past wounds, and achieving meaningful, lasting change.
MacKenzie Cortez
Marriage and Family Therapist Intern
MacKenzie is a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern who has spent the majority of her life in Nevada and is deeply rooted in this community. Over the past two years, she has been working in clinical settings providing psychotherapy by supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges, heal from past wounds, and build more fulfilling lives and relationships. She has a Bachelor’s degree in social work from Fresno Pacific University, an MBA from UNR, and her Master of Art’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University. This combination of education and experience allows her to approach therapy with both a relational and practical lens—balancing empathy, insight, and real-world strategies to support meaningful change. MacKenzie’s therapeutic approach includes Emotionally Focused Therapy, parts work, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her approach is collaborative and relational and she will aim to meet you where you are while helping you move toward where you want to be.
Eli Fitzpatrick
Counseling Student Intern
Eli is a Counseling Student Intern at Elements Counseling and Wellness, completing her Master of Arts in Integral Counseling Psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS). She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, Creative Writing, and Critical Identity Studies from Beloit College. She works with individuals and couples across the lifespan, from adolescents through older adults, supporting those navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship and relational dynamics, life and career transitions, and questions of identity and purpose. With a background in HR and people operations, Eli brings particular insight to clients working through career challenges and workplace stress. Her therapeutic approach is relational and psychodynamic, drawing from humanistic, existential, and liberation Psychology frameworks. Eli believes that healing happens in relationship and works to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen and supported in developing greater self-awareness, personal growth, and, when they're ready, meaningful change.
Lauren Holland
Clinical Professional Counselor Intern
Lauren is a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern who believes in a safe and client-centered therapeutic space. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Nevada, Reno. She has experience working with teens, adolescents, and adults from a diverse array of cultures and backgrounds. Lauren approaches each client as a unique individual and utilizes a therapeutic integration of person-centered therapy, relational therapy, and dialectical behavioral therapy to best work toward her clients’ goals for success. She believes in the importance of walking alongside clients as they explore and navigate life’s many challenges. She looks forward to meeting you and working together in the future.