Welcome to Changes Recovery Counseling
We're Here to Help
Our mission is to inspire and empower individuals improved health, wellness and quality of life.
Who We Are
Who We Are
Changes Recovery Counseling LLC is an independently owned and operated counseling agency that specializes in substance abuse treatment services, mental health treatment, medication management, anger management and recovery services. All services can be tailored to meet the need of the client. We provide substance abuse counseling by state licensed and experienced counselors. Substance Abuse services available include group, individual and assessment services. Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient services are available. We can also accommodate in house mental health services that includes assessment, individual and group therapy and medication management. We are nationally certified to provide anger management services that includes classes as well as corporate and individual services. Our purpose is to offer more comprehensive services that enrich the lives of individuals in our community. We provide sober living services and impulse control classes.
Our Staff
Founder April Basile BA,MS, LADC,QMHA,CAMSII
I obtained my Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Pittsburgh in 2007 with a specialization in social science, psychology and sociology. I earned a Master of Science Degree in Law and Public Policy from California University of Pennsylvania in 2012. Professional experience included mental health, behavior management, psychosocial rehabilitation and substance abuse counseling.
Gone but not forgotten.
Jaclyn Sutton-Rangel BA, MS, CADC, CADC-S, CAMS II, CPC-Intern
I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from UNLV with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Human Services. I earned a Masters Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. I am a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Intern Supervisor in the state of Nevada with over thirteen years of experience in addictions. I am a Nationally Certified Anger Management Specialist II (CAMS II) and a Clinical Professional Counselor Intern (CPC-Intern) in the state of Nevada, with professional experience in working with children, juveniles and adults. I am able to provide individual and group therapy sessions. My overall goal is to assist individuals to reach their fullest potential to lead productive lives.
Outpatient Substance Abuse Counselor: Taylor Gordon CADC-I
I obtained my Associates Degree in Human Services at Great Basin College and am currently attending the University of California Pennsylvania with the end goal of serving others who struggle with addictions. I am certified in DBT. I have had the opportunity of completing my training and internship within the Pahrump community under the supervision of Changes Recovery Counseling. My ultimate goal is to help others become more whole, healed, and happy versions of themselves.
Program Manager: Stephanie Massey CAMS I
My passion and hope is to be there to help others on their journey out of active addiction and into a beautiful life of recovery. I am a Nationally Certified Anger Management Specialist I (CAMS I). As a person in long term recovery myself, my goals are to be of service, provide a safe place and structure to those in need, and walk alongside you during the early phases of recovery, to teach and to guide those who need it most through experience and education.
Administrative Assistant: Starr Schaffer-Smith
My passion is watching and helping others change their lives for the better and watching the glow come back to their eyes. It's okay to be a glowstick, sometimes we need to break before we shine.
Peer Support Specialist: Anthony Provenza
I am committed to wellbeing and enjoy helping others on their path to recovery and wellness.
Sober Living House Manager: Cheryl Greenwade
I am currently pursuing my degree to become a drug and alcohol counselor through Great Basin College. I have had to overcome many obstacles and am making it my life’s passion to help others overcome their own obstacles. Just a step in the right direction and the support to find it is sometimes all we need to get us there. Brene Brown said, ‘One day you will tell your story of how you overcame what you went through and it will be someone else’s survival guide.’ Today is that day.
Mental Health Therapist: Greta Wagner LMFT
I earned a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Holy Names University. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in both California and Nevada. I have worked as a Psychotherapist for over 13 years, 8 of those years in Pahrump. I aim to create a warm, empathic, safe space, where my client's feel seen, heard, and understood. I tailor treatment to meet my client's individual needs and goals and work with them to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I am committed to my client's well-being and look forward to fostering healing and growth during our time together.
Why choose Changes Recovery Counseling LLC
Why choose Changes Recovery Counseling LLC:
We strive to help every individual that walks through our doors with care and respect.
Individualized treatment plans.
We are nationally certified through NAMA (National Anger Management Association). Verify anytime on their website https://nama.memberclicks.net/
We are SAPTA certified for Substance Abuse Treatment and Transitional Housing with the highest ratings obtainable. All of our services are rated as meets above standards.
Anger Management Classes
We offer court clients a full set of 26 weeks of anger management classes to be held once weekly in one-hour increments.
Individual Tailoring
We offer individual sessions that can be tailored to specific problems.
Our Passion
We truly enjoy helping our participants grow and experience breakthroughs that create positive changes in their lives
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