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About Our Team
We are Genesis New Beginnings Behavioral Health, a group of licensed mental health therapists based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We are here to guide you through life’s most complex and difficult matters. We truly care about our patients’ well-being and guarantee top of the line counseling and psychological services catering to your specific needs.
We provide a number of specialized therapeutic services to those dealing with challenging life experiences. Patient well-being is our number one priority, and we go above and beyond to help them through all their obstacles. Get in touch with us today for more information.
Genesis New Beginnings Team
Where the Passion Begins
Taisha Kaaialii
Founder/LCPC, LMHC, NCC
Taisha is the founder and owner of Genesis New Beginnings Behavioral Health. She is a full-time National Board Certified Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Clinician. She holds a Masters in Psychology and a second Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Walden University. Taisha has worked for years with early childhood, children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She worked extensively with military families and blended families. She works from a strength-based approach helping clients gain an understanding of their life’s narrative when dealing with everything from past trauma to PTSD, ADHD, ODD, anxiety, depression, court ordered therapy, reunion and reintegration, divorce, behavior management and modification, autism and more. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with family and staying active.
Sarah Willard
LCPC, LCDAC
Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor. She holds a Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling Psychology from La Salle University, Philadelphia. She has worked in addiction/substance abuse prevention and diversion programs. She also worked in outpatient substance abuse treatment, conducting an Intensive Outpatient Program and working closely with those involved in the criminal justice system. She worked in inpatient substance abuse treatment settings as well as general/private practice in 2017. In her personal time, she enjoys prioritizing self-care by jogging, doing yoga, and creative projects.
Kara Wattoo
EdS, LMFT, RPT
Kara is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She attended St. Mary’s College of California for Developmental Psychology and holds a Masters Degree in Counseling Psychology- Marriage and Family Therapy. She also attended The University of Mississippi and obtained a Specialist Degree in Education for Play Therapy. Kara has been working as a Marriage and Family Therapist since 2011, seeing children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She is experienced in treating various diagnoses throughout her career. In her personal time, she enjoys watching the Vegas Golden Knights, working out and spending time with family and friends.
Jamie Gillette
LMFT
Jamie is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy from California State University, Fresno. Jamie has been working in the mental health field for over 10 years. She specializes in the treatment of women’s issues and provides trauma-focused therapy to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. She has also coordinated with law enforcement to increase victim awareness and assist with victim recovery and rehabilitation. In her personal time, she likes to prioritize her health and fitness by going on hikes or working out.
Monika Muy
LCSW
Monika is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She holds a Master’s in Social work from California University of Stanislaus State. Monika has worked with various populations ranging from high and at-risk youth at short-term residential treatment programs to private non-profit counseling agencies. She has provided school-based mental health services along with services for Victims of Crime and Child Abuse Treatment Programs. She has also worked in the Juvenile Justice and Child Welfare Programs. She specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Aggression Replacement Training, crisis management, and safety planning. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling to different places she hasn’t been before.
Carmela Berry
CPC-I
Carmela is a Clinical Professional Counselor- Intern. She holds a Master in Professional Counseling and Post Masters of Science in Trauma from Grand Canyon University, Phoenix, Arizona. Carmela has been in practice for almost 2 years as a licensed intern. She works with people of all ages and with a broad range of diagnoses. Her goal is to improve and enhance the coping and quality of life for those she treats. Her specialties include working with populations who are struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, trauma, and other mood impairing conditions. In her personal time, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family, roller skating, hiking, exploring nature, cycling, and yoga.
Kendra Bott
LMFT
Kendra Bott is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Phoenix. Kendra has worked as a school counselor for the last seven years while also seeing patients at her own private practice. She has worked with children, teens, and adults and specializes in parent education, assisting those diagnosed with ADHD, body image resilience, and bibliotherapy. In her personal time, she likes to be with family/friends, read, travel, and spend time in nature.
Tonja Vallin
LMFT
Tonja is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She holds a Master’s of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Touro University in Los Alamitos, California. Tonja is a certified Grief Recovery Specialist and works with adults and children with anxiety, trauma, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, and grief as well as adults in transition or those with gambling addictions. She uses EMDR to address core trauma. In her spare time, she enjoys practicing Reiki, fine dining, investing in IPO's and writing novels.
Jonathen Johnson
LCPC
Jonathen is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. He holds a Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University of Phoenix, Arizona. Jonathen has worked with teenagers in Juvenile Detention and with juvenile drug court in Carson City Nevada. He has also worked with the early assessment and support alliance for early psychosis in Oregon. Jonathen specializes in depression, anxiety, psychosis, trauma, and PTSD. In his spare time, he enjoys participating in Fish Kayak tournaments and spending time with family.
Sandra Simonton
LCSW
Sandra is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She hold a Masters in Social Work from University of Denver, Colorado. She has 25 plus years clinical experience including intensive in-home family therapy for 7 years as well as in-office clinical experience in North Dakota, South Dakota and Nevada. Her specialty is Trauma, Teens. In her personal time she enjoys nature, camping, and quiet evenings by the campfire.
Precious Martin
LCSW
Precious is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She holds a Master's of Social Work from University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Precious has seen children, adolescents, adults, and couples. She has worked with adult re-entry, at-risk youth prevention, and Juvenile Justice programs. Precious has also worked with various populations and treated various diagnoses within private non-profit counseling agencies. She currently works with adolescents and adults with trauma, depression, anxiety, and life transition or phase of life issues. Her specialties are in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic and Psychoanalytic Therapy. In her personal time, she enjoys spending time with family/friends, traveling, interior decorating, photography, and watching documentaries.
Kristina Martinez
LMFT-I
Kristina is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Intern. She holds a Masters in Counseling Psychology from the Wright Institute Berkeley, California. Kristina has a history of working in various dual-diagnosis, youth and homeless residential social services programs throughout the Bay Area, California. She also has experience working with clients of all ages in outpatient group counseling, psychiatric inpatient hospital and community mental health therapeutic programs in Las Vegas, NV. She specializes in Forensic Psychology, Play Therapy, Trauma, Couples counseling. In her personal time she enjoys traveling the world.