Orren Reeves
Hi, I’m Orren Reeves, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than a decade of experience supporting teens and adults through life’s challenges. I believe healing begins with feeling seen, heard, and understood. My approach is trauma-informed and strengths-based, creating a safe and supportive space where you can explore what you’re experiencing, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence and clarity. It would be an honor to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing, growth, and a life that feels more fulfilling and authentic to you
First session
I specialize in working with teens & adults who are navigating stress, depression, anxiety and major life transitions. I provide a supportive, judgement free space to process emotions, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence.
Strengths
As a licensed therapist, with more than a decade of experience, I believe healing begins with connection. I'm trained in trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches, helping clients feel understood, empowered, and supported as they navigate life's challenges
Ideal clients
My ideal client is a teen or adult who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, misunderstood, or uncertain about what comes next. They may be experiencing anxiety, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, family concerns, academic or career pressure, or major life transitions. Some may be adjusting to adulthood, college, parenthood, new relationships, or changes in their identity. Many of my clients are used to being strong for everyone else while neglecting their own emotional needs. They may appear confident on the outside but privately feel exhausted, anxious, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. They may struggle with boundaries, communication, emotional regulation, or believing they deserve support. Their goals are to understand themselves, heal from difficult experiences, build healthier relationships, strengthen their confidence, and develop practical tools for managing life’s challenges. They want to feel more emotionally balanced, make decisions with confidence, and create a life that feels meaningful and authentic. Their mindset may be one of wanting change while feeling unsure about where to begin. They may be nervous about therapy or wonder if their concerns are “serious enough.” My ideal client does not need to have everything figured out. They simply need to be open to exploring their experiences, learning new skills, and taking steps toward growth. Therapy is a collaborative, judgment-free space where clients can slow down, process their experiences, recognize their strengths, and develop healthier ways of coping. My goal is to help each client feel seen, heard, supported, and empowered as they work toward becoming the healthiest version of themselves, with resilience too.
Origin story
My journey to becoming a therapist began with a genuine desire to help people feel heard, understood, and supported during difficult moments in their lives. Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to work with adolescents, adults, and families who have experienced trauma, stress, loss, and significant life changes. These experiences showed me the importance of creating a safe space where people can express themselves without fear of judgment. Working with adolescents especially inspired me to pursue therapy. I have seen how experiences during childhood and adolescence can shape a person’s confidence, relationships, emotional well-being, and view of their future. I learned that people do not always need someone to fix their problems. Sometimes, they simply need someone who will listen, understand their story, recognize their strengths, and walk alongside them as they work toward healing. My professional experiences have taught me that healing looks different for everyone. There is no single path to feeling better, which is why therapy should be personalized to each client’s needs. I use a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach and incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Expressive Arts. Becoming a therapist has allowed me to turn my passion for helping others into meaningful work. I am honored to support teens and adults as they navigate trauma, anxiety, stress, relationships, life transitions, and the challenges of discovering who they are. Ultimately, what inspired me to become a therapist is my belief that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, valued, and supported. Being able to provide that support and witness clients grow, heal, and recognize their own strength is what continues to inspire me every day.
Ongoing work together
My ongoing work with clients will be collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping each person make changes in everyday life. At the beginning of therapy, we will identify the concerns bringing them to counseling, explore their strengths, and develop goals that reflect what they want to accomplish. Throughout our work together, I will help clients understand their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and experiences. We may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Expressive Arts to develop coping skills, improve communication, strengthen boundaries, process difficult experiences, and build confidence. Clients will know they are making progress when they begin noticing changes in their daily lives. Progress may look like feeling comfortable expressing emotions, responding to stressful situations differently, setting healthier boundaries, communicating more effectively, improving relationships, or becoming more confident in making decisions. It may also mean recognizing negative thought patterns and learning how to challenge them instead of allowing them to control their actions. I will check in with clients about their goals and how therapy is meeting their needs. We will celebrate progress while identifying areas that may need additional attention. I believe progress does not always happen quickly or look the same for everyone. Some weeks may bring breakthroughs, while others may involve gaining insight or practicing a new skill. My goal is for clients to leave therapy with greater self-awareness, practical tools, confidence, and belief in their ability to navigate life’s challenges. Ultimately, progress means clients feel more capable of creating and maintaining a life that feels healthy, balanced, and meaningful.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. My approach is collaborative, practical, and trauma-informed, helping clients recognize patterns that may be affecting their emotional well-being, relationships, confidence, and daily lives. In sessions, I help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and explore how those thoughts influence their emotions and behaviors. Together, we examine patterns such as negative self-talk, all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, or expecting the worst. Clients learn to challenge these thoughts and develop healthier, more balanced perspectives. I also use CBT to help clients develop practical coping skills for managing stress, anxiety, emotions, communication, and difficult situations. Depending on the client’s goals, we may practice problem-solving, boundary setting, emotional regulation, and healthier ways to respond to challenges. I encourage clients to apply these skills between sessions so they can recognize progress in their everyday lives. My trauma-informed approach allows me to consider how past experiences may have influenced current thoughts and behaviors. I help clients explore these patterns without judgment or blame. My goal is not to tell clients what to think. Instead, I help them become more aware of their thoughts, recognize their choices, and develop tools that support healthier behaviors, stronger relationships, greater confidence, and meaningful change.
Location
Virtual sessions