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Meet Your Trusted Therapist
Dena R. Johns
Founder & Therapist
Dena's story is one of resilience and authentic compassion, guided by her roles as a Division 1 athlete, an IVF mother, and a cancer survivor. Each experience has shaped the empathetic and insightful therapist she is today, encouraging her to meet clients where they are without judgment. After earning her Master's in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine, Dena returned to Las Vegas to dedicate her work to supporting individuals and couples facing grief, infertility, relationship challenges, illness, and major life transitions. She is celebrated for her ability to hold space for vulnerability while equipping clients with practical strategies that foster connection and growth. Dena believes that small steps of emotional courage can transform lives. Her practice provides a safe, private haven - whether in-person or virtually across Nevada - offering hope, healing, and encouragement to anyone navigating difficult seasons. Dena blends her lived experience with advanced clinical training to ensure that every client feels truly seen and supported throughout their journey.
Certifications
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
AAMFT member
Telehealth provider
Insurance accepted
More About Dena
Dena R. Johns, MA, MFT is a highly respected marriage and relationship counselor serving Las Vegas and the wider Nevada community. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Dena combines more than two decades of experience with genuine empathy and focused insight. Her journey is deeply personal - she has walked the path of a Division 1 athlete, navigated parenthood through IVF, and faced cancer with courage. Each chapter adds to her ability to connect authentically with clients facing adversity, loss, or significant change.
Since opening her private practice in 2011, Dena's approach has empowered adults and couples through some of life's most difficult chapters, from grief and infertility to relationship struggles and women's health transitions. Clients describe Dena as a steadfast source of kindness, reliability, and reassurance, providing steady support and practical tools in a calm, nonjudgmental space. Her integrative methods encourage new perspectives and real-world growth, while her personal warmth and professional expertise help clients build deeper relationships and emotional resilience. Dena welcomes clients both in-person and via secure telehealth across Nevada, making trustworthy help accessible, flexible, and always rooted in compassion.
