Las Vegas Therapist for Parents, Soon-to-be-Parents, and Veterans
Darlene Zepp, LCSW
I specialize in both perinatal and postpartum mental health challenges and veterans’ mental health, I’m here to help you navigate new and challenging seasons, find balance, and heal from the weight of what you’ve experienced.
Therapy for Perinatal, Postpartum & Veterans’ Mental Health
Becoming a parent can bring overwhelming changes, from infertility, to pregnancy to postpartum. Many people experience anxiety, depression, loss, or identity shifts during this time. I help expecting and new parents navigate these transitions with compassion and evidence-based support, creating space for healing and growth.
Military service and the transition out of it can also come with stress, trauma, and major identity shifts. For many veterans, the challenges don’t end when active duty does. Experiences from deployment, combat, or the demands of military culture can linger in the form of anxiety, moral injury, depression, or difficulty adjusting to civilian routines. These struggles often impact relationships, parenting, sleep, and a person’s sense of identity or purpose. Veterans may feel isolated, misunderstood, or pressured to “just move on,” even while carrying invisible wounds. Therapy offers a space to process these experiences and strengthen connections with loved ones while building a new sense of stability.
My goal is to provide specialized care for both new parents and veterans, honoring the unique challenges each faces while recognizing the strength and resilience they share.
Here’s What We Might Do Together
Discuss your experiences: perinatal or postpartum mental health issues are common, but that doesn’t make them easy.
Work on coping strategies for anxiety, mood shifts, sleep challenges, intrusive thoughts, or trauma symptoms.
Explore identity: who you were before becoming a parent or entering/leaving service, and who you are now (or want to be).
Build a support system and practical routines that feel possible
Use evidence-based modalities of therapy tailored to your needs (e.g. ACT, DBT, CBT) to promote healing and self-compassion.
If any part of you is curious, even if you are still skeptical, let’s just talk.
Who I Work With
I specialize in supporting:
Expecting parents dealing with fear, uncertainty, or prenatal mood challenges
Adults navigating infertility
New parents in the postpartum period struggling with depression, anxiety, or adjustment challenges
Veterans coping with depression, moral injury, or identity transitions
Parents who are also veterans, balancing family with service and current obligations
Anyone working through grief, birth loss, perinatal loss, or other reproductive trauma
Military spouses and teens
In-Person & Online Therapy in Las Vegas
In person: Summerlin office (Mondays and Tuesdays)
Online: Anywhere in Nevada during the week. Serving Henderson, Reno, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Pahrump, and everywhere in between.
Who I am, and how I got here:
I’m passionate about helping adults who feel stretched thin by the demands of work, family, and everything in between. With both personal and professional experience navigating high-pressure roles, I understand how stress, burnout, and constant responsibility can take a toll. My background as a veteran and parent has given me firsthand insight into identity shifts, emotional fatigue, and the impact of transitions. I became a therapist because I know how powerful it can be to have someone in your corner; someone who helps you feel grounded and capable, even when life feels overwhelming.
Who I help:
I work with parents who are raising ADHD kids and teens and want to feel more in control of their day-to-day life. Many of the parents I meet are exhausted from juggling school meetings, therapy appointments, and household responsibilities on top of everything else. They often describe feeling like they’re “always on,” and that no matter how hard they try, it’s never enough.
Some of my clients are navigating new diagnoses and trying to figure out what’s ADHD and what’s simply part of growing up. Others have known for years and are looking for new strategies to handle the challenges that come with adolescence. Wherever you are in the journey, I can help you feel less alone and more confident in your role as a parent.
Off the clock:
Outside of the therapy office, you can usually find me spending quality time with my family or diving into one of my many hobbies. I enjoy reading, exploring new foods, caring for my growing collection of plants, and unwinding with video games. These activities help me recharge and stay grounded so I can show up fully for the people I work with.
Pronouns:
She/her
Areas of expertise:
BPD
Self-Esteem
Approach:
ACT, DBT (certified), CBT
Additional Information
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I accept Aetna, and Cigna and United.
I’ll be in-network with BCBS and TRICARE in the future (credentialing is in process).
Private Pay Rate: $150/ 50-minute session
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Master’s in Social Work (Troy University)
Bachelor’s in Psychology (Wilmington University)
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), NV - 12224-C
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I have virtual and in-person openings for Nevada clients.
In office in Las Vegas: Mondays and Tuesdays.