Business Details
Expert Psychological Counseling in Reno & Minneapolis
At ClearLife Friel Associates, we bring decades of specialized expertise in psychological counseling, offering tailored solutions for individuals, couples, and families navigating complex emotional and relational challenges. Our practice focuses on intensive therapy sessions designed to accelerate progress, with flexible scheduling options to accommodate clients' needs. Based in Reno/Tahoe and Minneapolis, we combine evidence-based methodologies with compassionate care to address issues ranging from anxiety and depression to marriage counseling and family reconciliation. Our team has authored internationally recognized publications and regularly conducts workshops and training seminars for both professional and lay audiences. With a commitment to accessibility, we provide services in multiple formats, including in-person sessions, group therapy, and virtual consultations.Our approach emphasizes the transformative potential of conflict and the critical role of sexuality in fostering healthy relationships. We maintain affiliations with leading academic and medical institutions, contributing to ongoing advancements in psychological practice. Clients benefit from our extensive experience working with challenging cases, often achieving significant breakthroughs through our intensive session model. We prioritize transparency in our processes and fees, ensuring clients understand the structure and expectations of their therapeutic journey. Our practice continues to evolve through participation in global psychological discourse and research initiatives.
Services
Couples Counseling
Family Therapy
Sexuality Counseling
Intensive Treatment Sessions
Men's Support Groups
Marriage Counseling
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Management
Addiction Recovery
Conflict Resolution
Highlights and features
- We offer intensive therapy sessions designed for deeper, faster progress
- Our practice combines 40+ years of clinical experience with innovative approaches
- We provide specialized programs for complex relationship and sexuality issues
- Our therapists maintain active roles in psychological research and education
- We offer flexible scheduling options across two convenient locations
Services
Couples Counseling
Specialized therapy for couples addressing communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, and relationship patterns. Our intensive sessions help partners develop conflict resolution skills and rebuild trust. Designed for couples seeking transformative change through structured therapeutic interventions.
Family Therapy
Comprehensive family systems approach to resolving intergenerational conflicts and improving communication. Focuses on restoring relationships through structured reconciliation processes and addressing underlying emotional dynamics in a safe therapeutic environment.
Intensive Sessions
Extended therapy blocks ranging from 2 to 12 hours for accelerated progress. Designed for clients needing focused attention on complex issues, with follow-up sessions spaced for optimal integration of therapeutic gains.
Men's Support Groups
Structured weekly meetings addressing men's specific psychological needs. Focus areas include emotional regulation, relationship patterns, and personal growth through peer support and professional facilitation.
Sexuality Counseling
Specialized program addressing sexual health and relationship dynamics. Helps clients explore intimacy barriers and develop healthier sexual expression within relationships through evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
People
John Friel
Psychologist
Dr. John Friel is a licensed psychologist with over 40 years of experience in couples therapy and family systems. He has authored multiple best-selling books and conducts training seminars for medical professionals while maintaining an active clinical practice.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We specialize in couples counseling, family therapy, sexuality counseling, and intensive individual sessions. Our programs address relationship challenges, anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery.
Do you offer weekend therapy sessions?
Yes, we provide intensive weekend sessions starting Thursday evenings through Friday, with extended options available for deeper therapeutic work.
Are evening or weekend appointments available?
Yes, our Reno men's groups meet evenings on weekdays, and Minneapolis sessions are offered Monday evenings.
What are your cancellation policies?
A non-refundable 50% deposit is required to reserve intensive sessions. Specific cancellation terms apply to multi-hour therapy blocks.
Do you accept insurance?
We provide insurance information for clients to submit claims directly. Check our website for detailed insurance processing instructions.
Are virtual therapy options available?
While our primary services are in-person, we offer virtual consultations and maintain online resources for client support.
