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Dr. Keasha Walton-Ellis

Experienced LMFT focused on collaborative growth

LMFT Nevada

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English

About Keasha

Dr. Keasha Walton-Ellis brings 15 years of clinical experience as an LMFT to clients in Nevada, guiding people through stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

She frames therapy as a practical, collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all solution, working with each person to discover approaches that fit their life and goals. Her practice emphasizes listening first and tailoring interventions to what actually helps the individual.

Keasha cultivates a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore feelings of emptiness, guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and relational pain. She also brings experience addressing topics such as commitment and communication problems, infidelity, jealousy, midlife questions, and issues related to BDSM and alternative sexual culture.

Her style centers on empowerment and building a strong therapeutic relationship so clients feel understood as they pursue meaningful change. Therapy with her aims to be paced to each client’s readiness, acknowledging that beginning the work can feel overwhelming.

Practical skills, reflective insight, and a focus on real-life application are balanced with empathy to help people move toward greater clarity and wellbeing.

Integrating evidence-based approaches with online care

Dr. Walton-Ellis draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy to structure online sessions that blend skills training with exploration of relational patterns. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to build practical coping tools. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and interpersonal difficulties, which can help with communication problems, trust issues, and improving connection.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to clarify goals, preferences, and needs, then tailors techniques and pacing accordingly. Clients can expect a mix of practical exercises, reflective conversation, and skill-building chosen together rather than prescribed in advance.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, fit sessions into busy lives, and access therapy from home while still working with licensed professionals to make meaningful progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship problems, and self-esteem. Additional topics addressed include commitment and communication issues, infidelity, isolation, and questions around life purpose.
What therapeutic approaches and style can I expect?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-based techniques, DBT skills, and the Gottman Method when relevant. The emphasis is on practical strategies combined with empathic listening.
How long has she been practicing clinically?
She has 15 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with clients on a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a licensed marriage and family therapist with the designation LMFT and holds NV LMFT 5120 in Nevada.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies based on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Nevada

Languages

English