Trauma-Informed Therapy in Las Vegas, NV with Dr. Quinnett Swank, EdD, LMFT
Support that respects your pace, your boundaries, and your choices. Past experiences can shape how safe you feel, how you handle stress, and how you connect with others. Trauma-informed therapy puts collaboration, emotional safety, and choice first. You never have to retell everything to get support. In person in Northwest Las Vegas and online anywhere in Nevada.
Experiences That May Bring You In
How do past experiences show up in the present?
You may notice reactions, coping strategies, or relationship patterns that made sense at one time but feel costly now.
Feeling constantly on alert
Stress responses or hypervigilance leave you tense, scanning, or unable to fully relax.
Difficulty trusting or connecting
Hurt or unpredictability in the past affects vulnerability, boundaries, and emotional closeness now.
Shutting down or withdrawing
You disconnect, avoid conflict, or go quiet when feelings get intense.
Shame and self-blame
Harsh beliefs about yourself persist even when you can see they're painful and unfair.
Strong reactions to reminders
Present situations trigger emotional or bodily reactions that feel bigger than the moment.
Wanting steadier relationships
You want more emotional safety, clearer communication, and a sense of choice in daily life.
Couples Therapy →My Approach
What does trauma-informed therapy look like?
Trauma-informed therapy is grounded in respect for your autonomy, your pacing, and your sense of safety. We don't force detailed retelling or move faster than you're ready for. We often begin by identifying what helps you feel grounded, noticing patterns in stress and relationships, and making room for difficult experiences without judgment.
When it supports your goals, I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-informed ideas, and practical regulation strategies. You are not required to share every detail of the past to work on the ways it affects you today.
Establish safety and priorities
Talk about your goals, your limits, and what helps sessions feel supportive and steady.
Notice present-day patterns
Explore triggers, emotional responses, and relationship dynamics with curiosity instead of judgment.
Practice flexible responses
Build ways to set boundaries, ground yourself, and make choices that reflect what matters to you.
Trauma-Informed Individual Therapy
Who is trauma-informed therapy for?
Adults in Las Vegas and across Nevada who want to understand how difficult experiences shape stress, identity, and relationships, including those who aren't sure whether what they went through "counts." The focus is your present needs and your readiness, not a label. Common topics include:
- Stress responses and grounding
- Boundaries and emotional safety
- Relationship patterns and trust
- Shame, self-worth, and identity
- Hypervigilance and difficulty relaxing
- ACT and values-based coping
Sessions and Fees
How much does trauma-informed therapy cost?
Individual Therapy
$200
Per 50-minute session, in person or online
Trauma-informed care is an approach I bring to all therapy at Swank Counseling, not a separate service. Private pay means no insurer decides how long you stay or what you work on. If the patterns show up mostly in your relationship, couples therapy is $250 per 50-minute session.
Private pay
Swank Counseling does not bill insurance directly, so no insurer sets your length of care or what you work on. A Good Faith Estimate is available under the No Surprises Act.
How often we meet
Most clients meet every other week or monthly. We set the cadence together and adjust as you go.
Cancellations
Please give at least 24 hours' notice. Late cancellations and missed appointments may be charged the scheduled session fee.
Where We Meet
Where do you offer trauma-informed therapy?
In person at the Northwest Las Vegas office on Azure Drive, convenient to Summerlin, Centennial Hills, Skye Canyon, and Aliante. Secure video sessions for adults physically located in Nevada at the time of the appointment.
Swank Counseling7495 West Azure Drive, Suite 204
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Swank Counseling
7495 West Azure Drive, Suite 204
Las Vegas, NV 89130
Office visits are by appointment. Online sessions are available throughout Nevada.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Trauma-Informed Therapy
Will I be required to describe traumatic events in detail?
No. We focus on your goals, safety, and readiness, and you set the boundaries about what you choose to discuss. Many people work on how the past affects them today without ever recounting events in detail.
What does trauma-informed mean?
It means therapy prioritizes collaboration, emotional safety, choice, and an awareness of how difficult experiences can shape current stress responses, relationships, and self-beliefs. It describes how therapy is done, not a specific technique.
Is trauma-informed therapy only for PTSD?
No. People seek trauma-informed therapy for hypervigilance, shutdown, shame, trust difficulties, or relationship patterns that keep repeating. It describes how therapy is paced and structured, not a label for what brought you in.
Can we focus on present relationship patterns instead of the past?
Yes. We can work with the effects you notice today and build skills for communication, boundaries, and grounding. Where the past comes up is your choice.
Do you use ACT in trauma-informed therapy?
Often, when it fits your goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps you respond to painful thoughts and feelings with flexibility and act on your values. Strategies are tailored to your needs and preferences.
Where are sessions held, and what do they cost?
In person at 7495 West Azure Drive, Suite 204, in Northwest Las Vegas, or online when you are physically located in Nevada. Individual therapy is $200 per 50-minute session. A Good Faith Estimate is available under the No Surprises Act.
A supportive first conversation can be enough.
A free 15‑minute call to ask questions and learn whether this approach fits your needs. You decide what to share.