
Dr. David Gennis, PsyD, LMFT
Counselor/Therapist | Addiction (Substance Use Disorder)
1600 E Desert Inn Rd Las Vegas NV, 89169
About
Dr. David Gennis earned his doctorate in Psychology with a specialization in Marriage & Family Therapy from Alliant International University. He later completed a two-year clinical certification in Infant and Family Clinical Practice from the illustrious Harris Infant Mental Health Institute. Dr. Gennis also called Dr. David or Dr. G has worked as a Clinical Director overseeing every level of care within the field of behavioral health in addition to working for a prominent Managed Care Organization. Dr. G is currently Clinical and Public Relations Director at Great Mind Counseling & Wellness Center in Las Vegas. Dr. G is a published author and has presented on his clinical work at various conferences throughout the United States. Dr. G has trained, mentored, and supervised many clinicians throughout his 24 years working in the field of Behavioral Health increasing the workforce in both the State of Nevada and California. Dr. G believes that his greatest accomplishment is adopting and raising his two sons from the foster care system. Lastly, Dr. G says he is a fierce advocate for community members to have access to care and to receive quality clinical services.
Education and Training
Northern Essex Community AA 1996
Regis University MLS 2001
Alliant International MA 2005
Alliant International PsyD 2008
Emerson College BS 1999
Board Certification
Infant and Family Clinical Practice; Harris Infant Mental Health Institute
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Dr. David Gennis, PsyD, LMFT's Expert Contributions
What is generalized anxiety disorder, and how is it treated?
Hello, Generalized Anxiety Disorder is a clinical disorder where an individual experiences a certain physiological response to several situations and in several environments where the person is emotionally aroused by many different things. The arousal or anxiety may impair the individual from participating in activities and may reduce one's desire to interact with others. Typicallly, GAD is treated by an individual participating in therapy and medication management services. *Dr. David Gennis, Psy.D., LMFT* Clinical Director Great Minds Counseling and Wellness Center 1600 East Desert Inn Road, #104 Las Vegas, NV 89169 NOTICE: This message and accompanying documents are covered by the electronic Communications Privacy Act, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2510-2521, may be covered by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 and may contain confidential information or Protected Health Information intended for the specified individual(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient or an agent responsible for delivering it to the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this document in error and that any review, dissemination, copying, or the taking of any action based on the contents of this information is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in administrative, civil, or criminal penalties. If you have received this communication in error, please notify sender immediately by e-mail, and delete the message. 702-208-2194 (office) 702-208-2208 (fax) READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical and Public Relations Director Great Mind Counseling & Wellness Cente -
Professional Memberships
- American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists - California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Treatments
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Systemic Therapies (Structural, Strategic, Narrative, Existential), Motivational Interviewing
Professional Affiliations
- American Association of Marriage & Family Therapy California Association of Marriage & Family Therapy
Articles and Publications
- Yes wrote a book, Multi Family Group,: An Ancillary Treatment Modality to Family TherapyAlso see his LinkedIn for more info
What do you attribute your success to?
- I am pulled and drawn to understand how human beings make decisions
Teaching and speaking
- Presenter of Working with LGBTQI2-S Youth & Young Adults: Creating meaning and coherency of the Behavioral Health System from the perspectives of being a Therapist and a Gay Adoptive Dad for Devereux Foster Care Licensing, Outpatient, and Residential behavioral health services on July 19, 2012 in Phoenix, AZ. Presenter of Working with LGBTQI2-S Youth & Young Adults: Creating meaning and coherency of the Behavioral Health System from the perspectives of being a Therapist and a Gay Adoptive Dad at the 2012 1st Annual Statewide LGBTQ Behavioral Health Conference Lets Get Better Together: a Quality Look at Behavioral Health System of Care, Tucson, Arizona, April 6, 2012. Contributing author to Working with LGBTQI2-S Youth & Young Adults White Paper September 2, 2011. Presenter of Social/Emotional Health and Well Being in Staff: Providing Support and Services to Birth-to-Five Age Children at the 2011 5th Annual Arizona Head Start Association Mental Health Symposium, Phoenix, AZ, October 20, 2011. Presenter of DC: 0-3R Reflective Functioning and its implications on AXIS II: Relationship Classification and Assessment at the 2011 Biennial Michigan Infant Mental Health Conference, Ann Harbor, Michigan, May 15, 2011. Co-facilitator of DC: 0-3R Manual Training Utilization in daily clinical practice funded by the Child and Adolescent State Infrastructure Grant number SM56540 from SAMHSA on September 8, 13, 16, and 22, 2010 in Maricopa County. Presenter of DC: 0-3R Navigating the winding roads of an Infant/Toddler Mental Health Assessment at the 4th Annual Arizona Head Start Association Mental Health Conference on October 21, 2010.
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Making a Profound Impact on Clients and the Community
A trusted psychologist, Dr. Gennis is the Clinical and Public Relations Director at Great Mind Counseling & Wellness Center in Winchester, Nevada, bringing over 24 years of experience in the field of behavioral health. His treatments encompass a range of evidence-based approaches, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Systemic Therapies, making him a versatile and sought-after therapist.
With a doctorate in Psychology specializing in Marriage & Family Therapy from Alliant International University, he has dedicated his career to understanding and improving the mental health landscape, particularly for families and children. He further honed his expertise with a two-year clinical certification in Infant and Family Clinical Practice from the renowned Harris Infant Mental Health Institute.
Dr. G’s extensive background includes serving as Clinical Director, where he oversaw comprehensive levels of care in behavioral health and worked with a prominent Managed Care Organization. His commitment to clinical excellence is matched by his passion for mentorship; he has trained and supervised numerous clinicians, significantly increasing the workforce in both Nevada and California.
On a professional level, he is an active member of the American Association of Marriage & Family Therapists and the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists, further demonstrating his commitment to professional development and community engagement. He is also a published author and seasoned speaker, and has shared his insights on clinical practices at various conferences across the United States.
Beyond his professional achievements, Dr. Gennis considers his most significant accomplishment to be the adoption and nurturing of his two sons from the foster care system. This deeply personal experience fuels his advocacy for accessible and quality mental health services for all community members. "I believe that understanding how human beings make decisions is at the core of effective therapy," he states, emphasizing his dedication to helping individuals navigate their mental health challenges.
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