About Us
Our Mission
At Ready for Therapy, our mission is to empower individuals—especially those new to the therapy space—to take the lead in their healing journey with compassion, clarity, and confidence. We believe therapy should feel human, not clinical, and that healing happens best in a space that’s warm, inclusive, and judgment-free.
Our Vision
At Ready for Therapy, we envision a world where mental health care is accessible, embraced, and understood.
We are committed to redefining what therapy looks and feels like by making it more human, more relatable, and deeply rooted in real-life experiences. Our goal is to create healing spaces where people feel seen, safe, and supported as they take meaningful steps toward growth, self-awareness, and lasting change.
Our Values
At Ready for Therapy, our values are at the heart of how we show up—for every client, every session, every time. They guide how we connect, support, and grow with those we serve. We believe everyone deserves A.C.C.E.S.S. to care that feels safe, empowering, and authentic.
🅰️ Acceptance
We honor you as you are—without judgment, without expectations. Your lived experience belongs here.
🌐 Collaboration
Therapy is a partnership. You lead, we support—working together to move toward the life you want.
🎓 Competence
We bring skilled, evidence-based, and compassionate care to every session—rooted in continual growth & cultural humility.
💛 Empathy
You’ll be met with kindness, curiosity, and care. We’re here to truly understand, not to fix or label.
🌱 Self-Determination
You are the expert in your own life. Our role is to support your choices and help you trust your voice.
🛠️ Support
Whether you're just starting or continuing your journey, we provide grounded, practical support every step of the way.
Clinical Director
(Phonetically pronounced: Va-Knee-Qwah)
Hi, I am a licensed clinical social worker in Nevada and the founder of Ready for Therapy. With 20 years of experience in social work, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals, couples, and families through some of life's most challenging and transformative moments.
Some of the areas that have been especially meaningful to me include:
Supporting individuals throughout their prenatal and perinatal journeys
Helping couples strengthen communication, rebuild trust, deepen intimacy, and navigate conflict, parenting transitions, and other relationship challenges
Walking alongside individuals as they work through life's internal struggles and external stressors
Providing compassionate, trauma-informed care to those healing from traumatic experiences
Supporting individuals in outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and suicidal ideation with empathy, respect, and evidence-based care
Helping individuals and families navigate end-of-life care, caregiver stress and burnout, grief, and loss
Vaniqua Turner, LCSW
These experiences have shaped my collaborative, compassionate approach to therapy and continue to inform the care I provide today.
My clinical specialties include psychotherapy for women navigating the perinatal period and treatment for postpartum and perinatal mental health challenges related to pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth, and infertility. I also have a passion for helping couples strengthen their relationships by improving communication, rebuilding trust, deepening intimacy, and navigating life's transitions together.
I am a Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) provider and a STAR Behavioral Health Provider, trained to serve military service members, veterans, and their families.
This work is deeply personal to me. Having experienced my own perinatal challenges, being a trauma survivor, and growing up as the child of a U.S. Air Force veteran have shaped the empathy, understanding, and perspective I bring to my work. I believe our closest relationships are one of our greatest sources of resilience, which is why I am especially passionate about helping couples build stronger, healthier, and more connected partnerships.