Mind and Body Counseling Associates
About Our Therapists in Reno
Mind and Body Counseling Associates is a Reno-based therapy practice that serves the mental health needs of individuals, families, couples, children and teens. Founded in 1999 by our Executive Director, Dr. Diana Wright, Mind and Body has grown to one of the largest therapy and counseling private practices in the Reno area.
Our depth of therapists in Reno ensures you will find the right counselor for your unique personality and life challenges. Making Mind and Body Counseling Associates a comprehensive and innovative resource for mental health.
Meet Our Executive Director
Dr. Diana Wright, Psy.D.
Dr. Diana Wright began her mental health career as a social worker, transitioned to the clinical director for a mental health clinic specializing in domestic violence, before building her own private practice in Reno, Nevada in 1999. She has since dedicated her professional career to helping individuals, couples, and families improve their relationships and mental health. Dr. Wright is a solution-focused therapist with the goal to help patients uncover their true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. She also specializes in reproductive and fertility counseling for individuals and couples.
Meet Our Director of Operations
Kate Linn
Kate Linn is highly experienced in Clinical Specialty Center operations, Hospitalist Programs, and Community Pediatric Practice administration. As Practice Manager, Kate brings proficiency in medical practice operations combined with individual focused supports to benefit our staff and client relationships. She offers more than twenty years of human resources experience while encouraging a culture of open, friendly and compassionate communication. Kate’s priorities emphasize maintenance of a workplace that offers work-life balance and a judgement free workplace.
“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” — Maya Angelou
Meet Our Clinical Supervisor
Wendy Loyd
Wendy Loyd is an active provider at Mind and Body Counseling Associates seeing individuals, families, and couples. Since 2015, Wendy has been driven to help clients draw upon their innate strengths to heal from trauma, build stress resilience, foster deeper connections with self and others, and increase overall joy and fulfillment. Wendy has also supported our community by providing supervision to Counseling Interns (primary and secondary supervision) and assisting Licensed Clinicians with clinical concerns in conjunction with our Clinical Director. As the Clinical Supervisor she oversees the clinical functions of staff and has a legal and ethical responsibility to ensure quality care to clients. She demonstrates this through strong communication, leadership and decision making, and assisting in crisis interventions. Wendy has a vision that we work as a collective to provide the best services possible for our clients and community.
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