Genesis New Beginnings Behavioral Health 8945 West Russell Road, Las Vegas, NV 89148

"I went here looking for help and left thinking therapy just wasn't an option for me. Until I found my new provider and I realized the provider I saw via telehealth here was just a misandrist and applying her views to my life instead of helping me help myself."

"After being in treatment with a therapist there for over a year, I didn't improve. In fact, I got worse before I finally cut the chord and terminated treatment. I was seeing Taisha for Social anxiety (and later depression), however I found that a large portion of our time together consisted of discussing my current family situation, of which I had been crystal clear on my plans and intentions in that area. I never asked for, nor expressed a desire of "improving" relationships in this area. I was seeing her for anxiety, and our sessions should've only been about that. I eventually opened up to them about my struggles with depression. They're immediate reaction upon my sharing of such was to "get out of bed." Yeah... When someone is so deeply depressed that they struggle to get out of bed or do basic day-to-day activities, the last thing they need to be told is to "just get out of bed." No matter how well-intentioned (and obvious as) this may be, it's not helpful. I expected to be challenged in why I had a hard time doing basic activities; instead it was brushed off as dramatic. Ironically, this is why I had such trouble expressing these struggles to anyone, and getting that kind of feedback from a professional was incredibly harmful and counter-productive in my healing journey. Secondly, it should go without saying, but there are many other forms of abuse and trauma beyond physical. Some scars are invisible, and that's part of the reason why many people who've endured mental/emotional/verbal abuse or other forms of covert trauma don't talk about it. I felt like my experiences weren't valid if they didn't fit the narrative of my therapist at GNB. Moreover, the general attitude I was met with when questioned about my experiences were that I needed an exact date/time, a detailed recount of everything that happened, and a textbook experience of abuse in order for it to be "real" and not just what I "perceived" to be happening. Another issue that arose during my time being treated by them; the unusually consistent pressure (by them) to spend more time with a family member they knew to be abusive, and whom I had been explicitly against making amends with from the first session. I especially have qualms about their attempts at claiming that doing so was "for myself." 1. I don't want to have a relationship with them. 2. It's not "for me" if I don't want it, and I've been clear in my reasons why. 3. Forgiveness is a personal decision, not something that a therapist decides is what's good for me. In retrospect, this feels like a transference issue on the therapist's end. Lastly, there were some weird comments made about lgbtq youths not not being "old enough" to know if they're really gay/bi/pan/etc if they've never "experienced it." if that's their opinion, fine, but a therapists opinions on someone's lifestyle has no place in their office. Period. It was highly inappropriate to share as much once I was outed to them, and if I had been less confident in myself than I already was, it would've been that much more damaging. I don't say this lightly, but I can't honestly say I'd recommend going here."

"They have multiple wonderful experienced therapists and Brenda makes sure that they place you with 'the best fit' one for you, which shows they really listen and really care from the top of the organization on down. Highly recommend for outpatient therapy!"

"5 stars isn’t enough credit for this organization. While relatively new in the area, make no mistake; this outpatient center boasts an all star lineup of experienced and dedicated clinicians, starting with a owner that sets the tone with a level of professionalism and passion for helping individuals struggling with mental health, substance use disorder and trauma that leaves an imprint on the community she serves. From both a professional and personal level, this outpatient center has risen to the occasion each time I call, and I recommend it’s services to anyone that is struggling."