A Message from Dr. Oren
My role is to help you find a calmer, steadier space inside yourself, even when life feels chaotic or heavy. Choosing a therapist is an important step, and I’m be honored to support you on your journey toward a life that feels more like your own.
What matters most to me is helping you feel understood, supported, and capable of meaningful change, especially when things feel overwhelming or uncertain. Reaching out is a courageous step. When you’re ready, I’m here to listen, guide, and help you reclaim peace, resilience, and hope.
Biography
I’m Dr. Yelena Oren, a licensed psychologist with over 17 years of experience supporting adults navigating stress, anxiety, insomnia, trauma, chronic health concerns, and other life challenges. In my Reno private practice, I combine compassionate, research-based care with individualized strategies to help clients understand the roots of their distress, build practical skills, and develop lasting resilience.
My approach emphasizes pacing that feels right for you and sustainable, so you can regain confidence, empowerment, and well-being in your everyday life. I’m passionate about helping people feel stronger, more centered, and more fully themselves while building tools for meaningful, lasting change.
Before opening my private practice in Reno, I contributed to research and public health initiatives with UCLA, the World Health Organization (WHO), RAND, and the VA, focusing on behavioral health, global health, and cancer prevention. These experiences inform my practice, blending science-based treatments with compassion and an understanding of how physical and emotional health intersect.
I earned my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Nevada, Reno, completing my pre-doctoral internship at the VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System. I served nearly a decade as a staff psychologist at the Reno VA, gaining advanced certifications in insomnia, chronic pain, trauma, nightmares, tinnitus, and relationship skills. I also co-developed interdisciplinary programs for insomnia and tinnitus to improve accessible, coordinated care.
Alongside my clinical work, I’m committed to community mental health education and advocacy, working to reduce stigma, improve access to effective care, and help people find support for lasting well-being.
Ready To Take The Next Step?
Schedule a free consultation by calling my Reno, Nevada office at (775) 525-8100, and we’ll explore what support could look like for you.
Education
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology
University of Nevada, Reno (UNR)
Pre-Doctoral Internship
VA Sierra Nevada Healthcare System, Reno, NV
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Magna Cum Laude
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Licensure
Nevada Licensed Psychologist: PY0828
Authority to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology (APIT) from the PSYPACT Commission APIT Number: 10256
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
- Board Member – Nevada PAW Society, nonprofit
- Member – Nevada Psychological Association (NPA)
- Member – Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS)
- Voting Board Member – Institutional Review Board at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), 2018-2022
Healing Begins Here
Take The First Step Toward Transformation
I offer a complimentary 15-minute consultation to help determine if my approach is the right fit for your needs and to answer questions you may have before beginning therapy.
To schedule your consultation, call Dr. Oren at (775) 525-8100 or click Schedule Consultation button to call.