Diana Wright

With a career rooted in social work and a passion for helping individuals, couples, and families improve their relationships and mental health, Dr. Diana Wright, Psy.D., has become a cornerstone of therapeutic care in Reno, Nevada. Since establishing her private practice in 1999, Dr. Wright has dedicated herself to providing solution-focused therapy with the goal of helping patients uncover their true potential and lead lives worth celebrating.

Dr. Wright's approach is characterized by her understanding that each individual is unique and faces their own specific set of challenges. To meet the diverse needs of her clientele, she has pursued extensive training and certification in a wide range of disciplines. Her expertise spans from Gottman Couples therapy to psychedelic assisted therapy, allowing her to offer a comprehensive suite of therapeutic tools tailored to each client's needs.

A particular area of specialization for Dr. Wright is reproductive and fertility counseling for individuals and couples. This niche expertise, combined with her solution-focused approach, positions her as a valuable resource for those navigating the complex emotional terrain of fertility issues.

Dr. Wright's impact extends beyond her individual practice. In 2016, recognizing a growing need in Reno for expanded private practice therapy services, she founded Mind and Body Counseling Associates. Under her leadership as Executive Director, the practice has flourished, growing to include more than 20 hand-picked therapists. This expansion reflects Dr. Wright's commitment to ensuring that patients have access to a variety of approaches, styles, and experiences when seeking a therapeutic partner.

Dr. Wright's credentials are as impressive as they are diverse. She holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the American School of Professional Psychology (ASPP), Hawaii Campus, obtained in October 1996. Her ongoing commitment to professional development is evident in her numerous certifications, including those in Psychedelic Assisted therapy from the California Institute of Integral Studies, MAPS Assisted Therapy, and as a Certified Gottman Couples' Therapist (#145). She is also a Certified Gottman Seven Principles Program Educator and a Certified Mind-Body Medicine practitioner from Harvard Medical School.

In her own words, Dr. Wright encapsulates her therapeutic philosophy: "While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in our patients' lives. By applying integrated therapy approaches and techniques, we are able to unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding individuals back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life."

This integrative approach, combined with her vast experience and specialized training, makes Dr. Diana Wright a trusted and respected figure in the mental health community of Reno and beyond. Her dedication to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's challenges and uncover their potential continues to make a significant impact on the lives of those she serves.