Orlene M. McKellar, M.Ed., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

I've been researching the elements of human happiness and well-being for over 40 years.  With the information I've gathered, I love to assist people in achieving their optimum well-being - within themselves, as well as within their relationships. 

Education:

Southern Utah University, Bachelor of Science (Education), 1984 - 1988

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Master of Science (Counseling & Educational Psychology), 1993 - 1995

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Master of Science (Marriage & Family Therapist - Intern), 2006 - 2009

University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist - 2009

EMDR Certification (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprogramming) - 2009

Licensed Hypnotherapist - 2007

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) - 2007

Work Experience:

Psychotherapist in private practice, 2006 - current

Counseling & Educational Psychologist - Las Vegas HighSchool and Palo Verde High school, 1995 - 2006

Edward Jones and Merrill Lynch, Temecula, California (Financial Consultant), 1997 - 1999

UNLV Center for Couple, Individual and Family Counseling (Psychotherapist) 2006 - 2007

Clark County School District (Elementary Education), 1988 - 1995

Seminars, Classes:

"Change Your Life - Understand Men:  Creating Healthy, Satisfying Relationships" (Presentor/Coordinator)

"Change Your Life - Understanding Women - Celebrating & Nurturing Women - Creating Joy and Self Confidence in Women" (Presentor/Coordinator)

"Change Your Life - Real Solutions to Turn Your Marriage Around - Get Your Marriage Back on Track!  (Presentor/Coordinator)


About Me:

I've lived in Las Vegas for the past 22 years.  I love it here.  It is my home. 

I am happily married - in a second marriage - so I know what it's like to have experienced the hard process and pain of divorce, the ups and downs of many years of experience, and the joy and satisfaction of knowing that happiness can be a reality no matter what stage of life we happen to be in.  

I have 3 grown sons and 3 beautiful daughters-in-law - with whom I continue to have wonderful relationships - They are all happily married with children.  I have 5 adorable granddaughters and one (handsome, I'm sure) grandson "on the way." 
 
I have always been very passionate about the idea of learning how to create personal happiness and well-being.  I began researching and studying everything I could find when I was 18 years old, and have only increased my level of enthusiasm over the years.  I find that the more I learn, the more I realize there is to learn.  The past few years of research has revealed more new information on the brain, the science of happiness, relationship satisfaction and our overall well-being than we ever thought possible.  It will be a life-long path of exciting discovery for me, and I love sharing the information I have gathered with others, in helping them to create the lives they desire. 

There are many theories, opinions, and schools of thought when it comes to therapy and how a therapist should approach client issues and concerns.  I believe that each person is unique, and comes with their own sets of personal backgrounds, beliefs and circumstances.  I pull from many theories, exercises and fields of study to create an experience that fits your particular needs and circumstances.  My clients take ownership of their goals for therapy and the work that they do with me.  This allows them to make healthier choices that will enable them to get their needs met in positive, productive ways.