Gary D. Alexander, M.S.
Psychotherapist
(360) 836-4298
THERAPY@GARYDALEXANDER.COM
LICENSE AND AFFILIATIONS
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist: WA #LF 61159909; OR #T1329; CO #928; NV #1020
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor III OR #18-R-41
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor NV #331
- National Certified Counselor #95857
- American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy Fellow Member and Approved Supervisor
- Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Approved Supervisor
- Nevada Association of Marriage & Family Therapy – President (2012-2017)
- Child and Family Investigator (Colorado)
- Member – The Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
- Member – International Critical Incident Stress Foundation #24807 (Crisis Debriefing)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice, Vancouver, WA, Psychotherapist/Supervisor May 2021 – Present
Private Practice, Portland/Lake Oswego, OR, Psychotherapist/Supervisor August 2017 – Present
Private Practice, Las Vegas, Psychotherapist/Supervisor January 2005 – March 2018
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, MFT Program, Adjunct Graduate Professor August 2007 – December 2017
Maria Droste Counseling Center, Denver, Psychotherapist/Supervisor March 2011 – May 2013
University of Colorado, Denver, CO, MFT Program, Adjunct Graduate Professor January 2012 – May 2013
Bridge Counseling Associates, Las Vegas, Psychotherapist June 2003 – January 2006
Community Counseling Center, Las Vegas, Psychotherapist December 2002 – March 2003
SafeNest – Domestic Crisis, Las Vegas, Crisis Response Team Member January 2001 – May 2003
EDUCATION
Pacifica Graduate Institute
PhD Depth Psychology ABD 2014
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Master of Science, Counseling December 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology May 2002
OTHER CURRENT RELATED EXPERIENCE
North Las Vegas Police Department EAP and Crisis Counselor – Jan 2010 to May 2011
Psychotherapist, Horizon Academy: Residential Treatment Center, Amargosa Valley, NV – Jan 2006 to Jan 2008
COURSES TAUGHT
Ethical and Legal Issues in Marriage and Family Therapy – Graduate MFT (UNLV) – Spring 2017
Advanced Practicum – Graduate MFT (UNLV) – Spring 2016, Fall 2016, Fall 2017
Internship – Graduate MFT (UCD) – Spring 2012 & Spring 2013
Advanced Family Assessment– Graduate MFT (UCD) – Spring 2012 & Spring 2013
Contemporary Marriage and Families – Undergraduate (UNLV) – Fall 2007 & Spring 2008
Successful Couple and Marital Relationships – Undergraduate (UNLV) – Fall 2007 & Spring 2008
Personal Growth – Undergraduate (UNLV) – Fall 2008 & Spring 2009
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS
AAMFT Annual Conference, September 2015 Austin Texas – Ethics in a Modern World
NAMFT Annual Conference, October 2015 Las Vegas – Ethics in Supervision
NAMFT Monthly Workshop 2014-present Las Vegas – Supervisor Ethics & Case Consultation