Meet the Team

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Every individual is a unique being and therefore my style is flexible to each client’s emotional, mental, personal, and developmental needs.  My goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life. If you're looking for extra support and guidance through a challenging situation or you're just ready to move in a new direction in your life, I look forward to working with you to achieve your goals.

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist  in the state of Nevada. My goal is to help you gain a deeper understanding of your life challenges. I will help you find the skills needed to manage PTSD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship conflicts, and marital issues.  Our work together will increase your communication skills. effective parenting style, teach you the aspects of crisis management, affording you personal growth, and increased self esteem and self worth. I am working with a few therapeutical orientation such as: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focus, EMDR, Clinical Hypnotherapy, Narrative and Humanistic approach.  I am passionate about my job and enjoy working with individuals, couples, and families who are able to assure their safety and growth.  I am here to guide and support you in finding your wellness path to a more fulfilled, healthy and meaningful life.

My name is Winta Haile, and I am currently a License Clinical Social Worker in the state of Nevada. I was born in Missoula, MT, and raised all over Northern Nevada. I mostly grew up in Sparks and Spanish springs. Graduated high school at Spanish Springs High School, went on to college at TMCC, UNR and finally USC. I earned my MSW in May 2016 and pursued my license until I earned that in April 2019. I am trained in eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, trauma focus CBT, and many other evidence-based practices including play therapy. I have a very diverse background when it comes to the population I work with the most, but I enjoy working with all people because I focus more on building therapeutic connections that foster a therapeutic alliance with the individuals and groups I work with so in the end we can collaborate to reach goals together. 

I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the state of Nevada. I was born and raised in Reno and can say Nevada is my home. Figuring out my purpose in life took me longer than most people. I studied several different subjects after graduating from high school. Nothing really resonated with my soul, that is until I took a test that paired career choices with personal attributes, passions, and talents. Enter nursing, the pursuit of human services, connection, and personal empowerment. I have been a nurse for four years and in healthcare for ten. My goal is to help my patients improve their quality of life so that they can spend more time with family, friends, and doing things they are passionate about. I live by the following motto: “True wealth is measured by the good a person does for others."

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. My undergraduate degree was in Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno, while my Master's degree is in Couples and Family Therapy from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. I want to create a space that validates your experience and empowers your best self. Whether you are an individual, in a relationship, or have children that may benefit from therapy, I can help the preferred story of your life come to light. My systemic approach focuses on exploring all the parts, both inside and outside yourself, that make up your unique experience. Once we understand all the influences in your life, then we can move towards healing and change. I focus on inner development, relationship connection, and the importance of social, racial, and cultural identity. I know this thing called life can be hard. It takes courage and vulnerability to want change, and I look forward everyday to supporting my clients in whatever way they need. 

I am a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern. I earned my Bachelor's of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with an emphasis on social psychology and human interaction. I earned my Master's of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at the University of Nevada, Reno. I work with individuals, couples, and families. My integrative counseling approach aims to create a supportive and welcoming space where clients feel safe to explore their lives, challenges, and goals in therapy. Working together, we can embark on a journey of self-exploration, acknowledging all unique parts of self that create your experience of life. With this sense of self-awareness, we can move towards the growth and healing needed to help enrich and create a more meaningful life. I look forward to working alongside you on this path of self-discovery. 

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist-Intern. My bachelor’s degree is in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from Chapman University. My master’s degree is in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty university. I provide therapy to individuals, couples, families, and groups. I have been married to my wife for 30 years and have 3 grown daughters. I enjoy art, philosophy, psychology, and jogging. I served in the Marine Corps and have worked for federal and state governments in the field of Information Security for 30 years. My areas of interest in providing care are anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma/abuse, relational conflict, and military veterans.  My passion is to help people finding inner peace, wellness, and deep and profound meaning in life. I use a variety of modalities that suit and benefit client’s needs and wants.  I am passionate regarding the healing process of my clients and supports them in finding hope and emotional freedom to further enjoy life. 

I am a licensed Marriage and Family therapist Intern (MFT-I) in the state of Nevada. I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of Nevada, Reno. I enjoy working with a range of clients including individuals, couples, and families. With interventions tailored to client’s needs, my goal is to help them and support their journey to discover awareness, healing, and growth to live a meaningful, joyful, healthy, and happy life.  I look forward to working with you and your loved one in the near future.

I am a licensed Clinical Social Work-Intern in the State of Nevada. I am a Northern Nevada native who received my Bachelor of Art's in Psychology in 2013 from the University of Nevada, Reno. After 9 years working in the affordable housing development industry, I graduated with my Master of Arts in Social Work in 2023 and started a new career to follow my passion helping clients overcome challenges in their lives. I serve individuals (adults, adolescents, and children), couples, and families. Therapy is a collaboration between you and I. You are the expert on yourself. My role is to help you develop self-awareness and skills to manage difficult emotions and life situations, increase self-esteem, and enhance satisfaction with your life. My passion is empowering others to make the changes they desire in their lives.

I have earned my certification as a Parenting Educator from the International Parenting School in conjunction with the Center of Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of Haifa, Israel.  I also hold a BA in Human Development, and M.Eds. in Literacy Studies and School Leadership. I have served as an educator and school administrator for over 30 years.  It is through my experiences as a parent and countless encounters with other parents and educators that I see the need in supporting those who are caring for and raising children.  My practice encompasses individualistic and holistic models adhering to Alfred Adler’s positive psychology approach, which places the emphasis on meaningful and high-quality relationships and on creating a positive environment for children and their parents.

I am passionate about reinvigorating family connections, harmony, and love. My goals are to provide clients with the tools and skills necessary to raise happy, well-adjusted, responsible children, and eventually adults.  I aim to assist you with resolving the challenges that come with child rearing, as well as, discovering the joys of experiencing a positive, quality, and rewarding family life.

I am completing a dual master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and School Counseling at Adams State University. I am excited to be at Meridian Health for my Clinical Mental Health Graduate Student Intern, seeking to build a solid therapeutic relationship with my clients and walk with them through life’s challenges. I have experience with adolescents and look forward to working with all age groups, individuals, families, and couples. My overarching goal is to support my clients in meeting their full potential and having a fulfilling life.

I am first generation bilingual graduate currently completing my Master’s program in Social Work at the University of Nevada, Reno. I hold a strong passion in helping others, and I am very excited to be a part of Meridian Health team as a Social Worker Graduate Student Intern. I have a background in rehabilitation resource support, working with individuals from all backgrounds and underrepresented groups, including the immigrant community. I have experience working with teens, young adults, and adults, but look forward to being able to serve individuals from all age groups. This also including working with families and couples.  My goal is to build a connection with my clients to support them in reaching their goals!