We all have the ability to make profound changes that will allow us to lead happy fulfilling lives, have close meaningful relationships and achieve levels of success we never thought possible.

Welcome, and congratulations on taking the first step toward making that important change. Whether your goal is to change self-defeating behaviors and thoughts, or to reconnect with a partner and enhance a relationship, counseling can address many areas of your life.
My goal as a therapist is to help you gain insight into the source of your distress AND provide the tools and resources for you to change.
I use humor, compassion and encouragement. I’m direct but not judgmental. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I aim to empower my clients to take control of their lives.

Helaine-Hunter-Smith MS, LMFT.

Helaine Hunter­-Smith is a Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has also been an instructor at UNLV­ the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, in the Department of Marriage and Family Therapy.Helaine’s “Human Sexual Behavior” class was extremely popular and a student favorite.

Although Helaine now calls Las Vegas home, she was born and raised in New York City. Her “east coast sensibility” is still present, however, mellowed by time spent on the west coast.

Helaine received her B.A. from Queens College in New York, in Theatre and Dance. She was a “triple threat”­actor, singer and dancer for many years, appearing on stage, screen, television and concert halls. Helaine also toured with her one woman show.

Having studied and learned from masters in their fields, Helaine utilizes in counseling, many techniques learned in other disciplines, finding many exercises translate well to the therapeutic experience.