

Las Vegas residents with Aetna can connect with experienced therapists on Headway, available for in-person or virtual sessions. Our network helps you find the right provider fit, with many offering appointments within two weeks and average savings of 75% on sessions.
Demi Tuuk Velarde, LCSW has specialized training in trauma-informed practice. Evidence-based therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, with in- person available for Las Vegas, NV residents. Contact if you want to heal from trauma, improve relationships, and foster emotional resilience. With a warm and collaborative style, she creates a safe space for post-traumatic growth.
As an LCSW, I believe growth happens when we recognize that life isn’t a straight line from A to B, but a winding journey from A to Z, shaped by experiences, challenges, and new perspectives that can lead to deeper healing, clarity, and inner peace. Reaching out is a meaningful act of courage, and it signals your readiness for real change.
My professional background is grounded in years of experience and education, with specialties that address a variety of mental health conditions. am Air Force Veteran with my background as an Air Traffic Controller, Medical Technician, and Emergency Room Nurse. I also have experience working in-patient psychiatric and behavioral health hospitals with adolescents. I have a Bachelors in Psychology, Bachelors in Nursing, and Master's Degree in Nursing specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health
I believe in the power of F.E.E.L - Focusing on Embracing Emotions & Learning to cope. Emotions are the essence of who we are; they shape our experiences & define our stories. With me, every feeling, no matter its size, is celebrated & embraced. I help people navigate their healing journey & support them while they reflect on their problems, discover their true emotions, learn the appropriate skills, & gain a better understanding of themselves to help them reach their best version of themselves.
I am a therapist that believes the client is the expert in understanding their presenting problem, I utilize Socratic methods to assist my client in gaining understanding on how to resolve their presenting issues



Headway makes it easy to get affordable in-network mental health care with Aetna — from finding the right therapist or psychiatrist, to understanding costs, to booking your first session.
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