

Las Vegas residents struggling with anxiety and depression can access evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy through Headway. Our warm, solution-oriented providers are available within two weeks, with free initial consultations to find your ideal match.
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
Hi! I'm Graciela. I am a bilingual trauma-focused therapist with advanced ivy-league training, graduate level education, extensive clinical experience — and a whole lot of grit in my no-nonsense approach to therapy. You can expect me to be authentic and real, down to earth, wise, and validating as we work together to help you feel better and reach your treatment goals as soon as we can. My job is to put myself out of the job as soon as possible. See you at the top!
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


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