Meet Our Team

Candice is a Clinical Professional Counseling (CPC) student who brings a thoughtful, compassionate, and client-centered approach to her clinical work. She is passionate about supporting individuals and families as they navigate emotional challenges, build coping skills, and strengthen their overall well-being.

Candice values creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and respected. Under supervision, she works collaboratively with clients to explore concerns, develop insight, and practice practical skills that support meaningful change. She is committed to ongoing learning and professional growth and approaches her training with curiosity, openness to feedback, and care for those she serves.

Karen is a Licensed Clinical Marriage and Family Intern, holding a graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and an undergraduate degree in Applied Behavior Analysis. With a strong foundation in Family Systems Theory and a passion for Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Karen specializes in working with couples and families to navigate the complexities of their relationships.

Karen’s training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy equips her to help couples build and strengthen their emotional bonds. Additionally, she has a deep appreciation for Attachment Theory, firmly believing that our early childhood attachments play a vital role in shaping who we are today. This perspective informs her work with clients of all ages, supporting their emotional well-being and personal growth.

Karen has also received advanced training in assessments for ADHD, further enhancing her ability to support clients with ADHD-related challenges and providing thorough, evidence-based evaluations.

She looks forward to accompanying you on your path to healing and growth. 

 Lic# MI4298 

Clinical Director & Intake Coordinator | Calm Gardens Therapy

Leah Gardner is the Clinical Director and Intake Coordinator at Calm Gardens Therapy. She is a Licensed Certified Professional Counselor (LCPC) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and provides clinical services to adolescents and adults (ages 13+). Leah’s work is grounded in evidence-based, trauma-informed care and a strong commitment to ethical and professional standards.

Leah has advanced training in trauma and stress-related disorders, including EMDR (Certified EMDR Specialist designation pending), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and critical incident stress management. She holds Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP-I & II) credentials and is a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (CASDCS). Her clinical expertise includes ADHD, trauma-related disorders, personality disorders, and couples therapy.

In addition to treatment, Leah has pursued advanced training in psychological and developmental assessment, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). As Clinical Director, she oversees the application of these behavioral assessment and treatment practices within the practice, ensuring clinical accuracy, ethical compliance, and provider competency.

Leah is actively involved in provider development and supervision. She has completed formal supervision training in LCPC, AAMFT, and behavior analytic frameworks and integrates these perspectives to support clinical reasoning, ethical decision-making, and professional growth. She is currently pursuing BCBA certification and has completed required coursework and training toward eligibility.

Leah has also completed advanced training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2) and incorporates systemic and attachment-based principles into her work with couples and families.

Committed to accessibility and inclusive care, Leah is fluent in conversational American Sign Language (ASL) and has completed the Deaf Studies program at the College of Southern Nevada. She continues to strengthen her receptive ASL skills to better support members of the Deaf community.

Leah has pursued doctoral-level coursework in Special Education with an emphasis on emotional and behavioral disorders and learning disabilities. This background informs her work with both neurodivergent and trauma-affected populations across the lifespan.

Leah views therapy and supervision as collaborative, structured processes rooted in accountability, clarity, and growth. She believes meaningful change occurs when clinical insight, ethical practice, and supportive challenge are held together.

Licensure:
Nevada – CP5050
Oregon – C8130
Colorado – LPC.0020707
Florida – MH24464

Ni’cole is a Clinical Professional Counseling (CPC) student who is dedicated to providing supportive, thoughtful care in a collaborative therapeutic space. She values building strong, respectful relationships with clients and believes that feeling heard and understood is a key part of meaningful change.

Through her training, Ni’cole has developed a solid foundation in counseling theory, ethical practice, and client-centered approaches. She approaches her work with curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to ongoing growth, and she is passionate about supporting individuals as they navigate challenges and work toward improved emotional well-being.

Taj is a Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) student currently working toward her master’s degree. She approaches therapy with a collaborative, client-centered perspective and values creating a safe, respectful space where individuals, couples, and families feel heard and supported.

Through her training, Taj has developed a strong foundation in therapeutic theory, ethical practice, and systems-based thinking. She is committed to ongoing learning and professional growth and is passionate about supporting clients as they navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier patterns of connection.