Best Alcohol and Drug Rehab NV in Wellington, NV

“I truly believe it takes a community with medical, social and psychological resources for a person to begin and stay in his or her recovery journey.” Linda Kuo-Rice, Ph.D., CPC., CCM., QMHP, is a licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in both Illinois and Nevada. She obtained her Master’s and PhD degrees in Counseling from Western Michigan University. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Dr. Kuo-Rice came to the United States in 1997 to compete her graduate program. She moved from Chicago to Las Vegas in 2002 and has been practicing as a professional counselor since 2005, working in the mental health and chemical dependency fields in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Kuo-Rice also supervises interns who are pursuing their clinical licenses in Nevada. Dr. Kuo-Rice is a single mother and a people person who is passionate about helping people who struggle with mental health and addiction. When she realized just how many people in U.S. struggle with these issues, Dr. Kuo-Rice Hence completed a 600-hour certificate training program in substance abuse assessment and treatment during her graduate studies to better understand the reasons some people turn to substances to cope and to learn different evidence-based methods/ techniques to better serve individuals in need.

Dr. Amitabh Singh, M.D., Desert Hope’s Medical Director, earned his medical degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, India. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Singh moved to the U.S. to complete his residency in psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute, University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Singh is board-certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and is a member of the American Psychiatric Association. His experience includes acting as the Associate Medical Director, Care Management at Western Psychiatric Institute in Pittsburgh, Chief of Staff Monte Vista Hospital, and Service Director for Sunrise Hospital. Dr. Singh’s extensive experience also includes establishing an ambulatory chemical detoxification clinic in Las Vegas and helping to start Nevada’s Desert Parkway Behavioral Health Care Hospital and acting as the Medical Director there. Dr. Singh is passionate about quality patient care, striving to deliver the very best treatment possible to each and every patient.

Dr. Cameron earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Neuroscience from University of California San Diego where she graduated with honors and her PhD in clinical psychology from Walden university where she focused her studies on severe psychopathology, Dr. Cameron believes that only when the mind and body are working together is balance achieved. To that end, Dr. Cameron utilizes an integrative approach that our thoughts, feelings, perceptions, and attitudes have either a positive or negative impact on our biological and, subsequently, our psychological functioning. The ‘mind-body problem’ refers to the often conflicted interaction between the two. Dr. Cameron utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities to assist her clients in achieving emotional stability thru mind/body balance. She emphasizes the strengths of her clients, exemplifying a positive, and affirming perspective. Dr. Cameron welcomes to her practice, client’s struggling with anxiety, depression and marital conflict as well as those who may be looking to improve self –esteem, and/or foster a greater sense of personal empowerment. Dr. Cameron is also able to incorporate progressive relaxation, pet therapy, as well as creative movement when appropriate.