We believe everyone deserves to thrive

ABOUT THRIVE WELLNESS

We are a compassionate and holistic healing community in Reno, Nevada. We unite diverse interdisciplinary clinical teams to treat mental, behavioral, and physical health conditions, offering a unique blend of compassion, courage, and creativity to enable our clients to grow and thrive wholeheartedly.

Our story

Thrive Wellness was established in 2016 by founder and CEO, Kathryn “Kat” Geiger, LCSW, CEDS, PMH-C in Reno, Nevada. With extensive education, training, and experience as a behavioral and mental health clinician, Kat’s insights and instincts inspired her to create an enhanced healthcare experience for patients and clients as well as a deeply supportive work environment for herself and fellow providers. Kat’s vision was to cultivate a truly comprehensive approach to health care through individualized and integrated treatment that encompasses all aspects of well-being for optimal health. 


Since its humble beginnings, Thrive Wellness Reno has grown to become a holistic healing community that provides physical, mental, and behavioral health care with compassion. Thrive specializes in treating eating disorders, perinatal mental health, anxiety disorders, and a variety of mental and behavioral conditions. While each location adopts the charm of its locale and tends to its clientele at hand, all are aligned in Thrive’s integrated approach to health care and hold Thrive’s mission and unique set of core values close to heart.

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Our facilities

Nestled in the heart of Reno, our beautiful facilities offer a warm, welcoming, and beautiful space for your healing journey, where inner peace is easily found.  We're dedicated to ensuring that our facilities reflect the same compassionate and patient-centered approach as our staff, so you can feel at home as you take important steps.

Our approach to health care

Thrive Wellness provides individualized, integrated, and team-based physical, mental, and behavioral healthcare and specialized treatment with compassion.

Individualized care and inclusivity

Our nutrition philosophy focuses on helping individuals develop a more peaceful, intuitive, and autonomous relationship with food. Our registered dietitians clarify and simplify misleading nutrition information and emphasize the ABCs of nutrition: adequacy, balance, and choice. We trust in intuitive eating, believe that all foods can fit in a balanced approach, and prioritize respectful and compassionate care for all body sizes, aligning with Health at Every Size (HAES®) principles in eating disorder treatment.

Integrated and evidence-based treatment

Physical, mental, and behavioral health are undeniably linked, which makes integrated care not only effective but essential. As a collective, we understand and advocate for the importance of health care that encompasses all aspects of well-being. We believe in the profound power of a multidisciplinary team of professionals working hand-in-hand to help individuals achieve healing and experience optimal health through evidence-based treatment modalities and interventions. We also acknowledge and appreciate that, in comparison to fragmented or siloed health care models, an integrated approach provides continuity in care which leads to better outcomes and lower costs for clients and patients. We are proudly united in purpose, philosophy, and practice.

An interdisciplinary team on your side

Our clinicians are committed to enhancing your health and nurturing your growth through comprehensive, collaborative, and connected care. Together, we work to unearth the root causes of symptoms and conditions, plant seeds of healing, and nourish entire well-being.


Thrive’s interdisciplinary team is diverse and devoted to helping you thrive. While our services and providers evolve to meet the needs of our communities, our clinical team is currently comprised of:


  • Mental and behavioral health professionals
  • Psychiatrists
  • Registered dietitians
  • Medical providers
  • Occupational therapists
  • Mindful movement specialists


With sincerity, Thrive strives to provide the highest standard of care to each and every patient and client. Our team authentically embraces a unique value system that empowers us to support and serve our communities.

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Our core values

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  • We believe that courage and optimism are interdependent qualities. One cannot exist without the presence of the other.


  • We choose to believe that our staff and our clients are doing the best they can and have good intent.


  • We commit to being inventive in our treatment approaches and thinking outside the box.


  • We believe optimism when coupled with wisdom, creates a healing environment.


  • We commit to holding hope and facilitating courage for every client in our care. 


  • While we acknowledge that pain is an unavoidable part of life, we believe that suffering can be reduced by healing the relationship with the inevitable experience of pain. 


  • We believe it is our responsibility to hold courage and hope for a client until they can hold it for themselves. 
  • We relentlessly and passionately pursue the best possible outcomes for those we serve. 


  • We stand strong in the face of all adversity. 


  • We promote advocacy for historically oppressed people and communities as we believe that this improves overall outcomes for all people in our communities. 


  • We commit to use our creativity to make a way when there is no way. 


  • We value honesty, and believe that honesty must be paired with empathy in order to be authentic and effective. 


  • We promote kindness among all. 
  • Thrive Wellness is part of the fabric of the communities it serves on every level. 


  • Thrive strives to identify mental, occupational, and related healthcare needs within our geographic, larger professional, and workplace communities and meet these needs through cooperative and collaborative relationships with community members and organizations.


  • Thrive aims to pursue social justice within our communities by providing tools and opportunities to minority groups and working to reduce the effects of systemic racism and sexism in our communities through education for majority groups. 


  • We believe that creating a strong team community within Thrive that values honesty and integrity will only serve our greater community’s good. 


  • We understand and demonstrate that our team, our clients, and our community partners deserve recognition on a regular basis. 


  • Thrive believes in the concept of synergy- the whole multidisciplinary treatment team is greater than the sum of its parts. 
  • We believe that in order to help our clients grow, we must also commit to personal, professional, and organizational growth. 


  • We encourage professional growth in our team- investing in training and educational experiences to best serve our clients and communities. 


  • We take a stance of flexibility in our organization, assessing and allocating resources in response to the ebb and flow of our own growth and the growth of our communities. 


  • We are intentional in providing opportunities to promote the personal growth of our staff; we aim to deepen our clinicians’ understanding of themselves, provide space for rest and restoration, and encourage their other roles outside of those they hold at Thrive. 


  • We believe that our growth is interdependent upon each other, and commit to fostering a supportive and nurturing work environment for our team.

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What our clients are saying:

“I had an amazing experience here at Thrive! It was one of the most healing environments I have ever been in. I am so grateful I have had this experience and I have come out a stronger person.”


Madison - Thrive Client

“It’s extraordinary that Thrive has given us the opportunity to reconnect with ourselves. It’s the best. I love Thrive!”


Megan - Former Client

“The best thing about my experience [at Thrive] was the team approach. It definitely was the most awesome thing to have an occupational therapist, nutritionist, and your regular therapist. That really helped me a lot.”


Sue - Former Client

“We LOVE thrive, and go there for counseling services as well as primary health care! All around great staff who really cares.”


Mahala - Thrive Client

“Thrive has changed my life for the better and I couldn't be more thankful.”


Alejandra - Thrive Client

We are in-network with most major insurance providers

Our team is here to help by talking to your insurance company, answering your questions, and giving you all the support you need throughout the whole process.

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July 17, 2025
As a parent, noticing alarming behaviors around food or routines in your child can raise some important questions. You might be asking yourself, “Is this an eating disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), or something else entirely?” Understanding the signs and differences between these disorders is key to getting your child effective, timely treatment. In this blog, we’ll break down the overlap between OCD and eating disorders, what signs to watch for, and how to get professional help. If you're a parent wondering “Is my child’s eating disorder actually OCD?” or “OCD vs eating disorder in teens,” know that you’re not alone and you’re in the right place to find specialized care for your child. What Is OCD? Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition where unwanted thoughts (obsessions) cause anxiety, leading to repetitive behaviors (compulsions) intended to ease that anxiety. OCD can be focused on any subject. Common obsessions include contamination, perfectionism, scrupulosity, and harm, but sometimes, the content of obsessions can be focused on food, body image, or weight. What Is an Eating Disorder? Eating disorders , like anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) involve disturbed eating behaviors and intense concerns about body weight or shape. These conditions go beyond dieting or “picky eating” and can become life-threatening without professional intervention. The Overlap: Why It Can Be Confusing OCD and eating disorders often share similar symptoms : Ritualistic eating (e.g., needing to eat foods in a certain order or at a certain time) Rigid rules about food (like only eating certain food groups or certain amounts of food) Excessive checking (like weighing food or body or repeated checking of expiration dates or thorough cooking) Avoidance behaviors ( like avoiding carbs, fats, or other food groups or avoiding places or objects that can trigger obsessions) Distress when routines are disrupted (either around mealtimes or exercise routines) So, How Can You Tell the Difference? Use the following chart to compare and contrast symptoms of OCD and eating disorders.
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Coming out is a deeply personal, courageous, and in many cases, life-changing act. Whether you're sharing your sexual orientation or gender identity, coming out is about embracing authenticity and sharing an essential part of who you are. During the process of coming out, prioritizing your mental health at every stage is crucial. In this blog, we'll discuss insights and strategies to support your mental health before, during, and after coming out. Wherever you are in your journey, know that your experience is valid and you are not alone. Understanding the Mental Impact of Coming Out Coming out can bring about a lot of big feelings, including fear, relief, joy, anxiety, grief, and hope, sometimes all at once. Know that heightened emotions during this time are completely normal. Sharing such an integral part of yourself with the world can feel intense, but even with the ups and downs, being authentically you is worth it. Because LGBTQIA+ individuals face added mental health burdens due to stigma and discrimination, taking care of yourself during this time is more important than ever. You might experience increased anxiety, mental exhaustion, or avoidance ahead of coming out, so don’t be afraid to reach out for support. At its core, coming out is about authentic self-expression and showing your truest self, which can feel both exciting and scary at the same time . The self-acceptance and community gained from coming out is a vital part of finding long-term strength and joy. Still, it’s okay if you feel uncertain or conflicted, and these feelings are just part of the process. Before Coming Out: Emotional Preparation Coming out starts with reflection. Remember that there’s no rush when it comes to figuring out who you are. It’s okay to take time to understand your identity and what coming out might mean for you. Here are a few questions to consider: What do I hope to gain by coming out? Who feels emotionally safe to talk to? What are my fears, and how can I manage them? Mental wellness tips before coming out: Journaling can help you better understand your feelings and fears and explore different ways to share your truth. Talking through your feelings and different scenarios with a therapist , especially one who is LGBTQIA+ affirming, can help you to feel more supported and ready to come out. Practice grounding techniques like deep breathing, meditation, or visualization to ease anxiety ahead of sharing your identity. Helpful resources for coming out include: Trevor Project Lifeline (1-866-488-7386) TrevorSpace (an online community for LGBTQIA+ youth) OurCenter (a local community center for the LGBTQIA+ community in Reno) During the Coming Out Process: Staying Grounded The act of coming out can feel intimidating, as you’re sharing such a vital part of who you are. You might experience fear, panic, or doubt. While these feelings are real, know that you don’t have to navigate them alone. Tips for emotional resilience: Practice conversations ahead of time with a therapist or supportive friend so you feel ready when the time comes to share. Choose a time and place where you feel safe and in control. Use affirming statements, like, “I deserve to be loved for who I am.” Coping with negative responses: Set emotional boundaries with people who aren’t supportive. Create an emotional safety plan: know who you can call, where you can go, and what can help soothe you in moments of distress. After Coming Out: Processing and Healing Coming out, no matter how it went, deserves to be celebrated. An act of strength and authenticity like coming out is no small feat, so be proud of yourself for sharing who you are. Even so, the emotional aftermath can be complicated. You might feel joy and empowerment or loss and grief, especially if relationships shift. Healing strategies: Acknowledge your courage . Even difficult conversations are acts of strength. Rebuild your safety if you've experienced rejection. This might mean changing your environment or seeking new support systems. Release guilt or shame. Being who you are is never something you should feel ashamed or guilty for. Support networks can make a huge difference. Seek out different forms of support like: LGBTQIA+ support groups (in-person or online) Peer mentors or community leaders Allies, friends, or family who affirm and respect your identity Therapeutic options to deal with stress, grief, or isolation associated with coming out: EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) can help process trauma. Narrative therapy helps you rewrite your story in your own empowering voice. Coming Out More Than Once: Navigating the Long Game Coming out isn’t just a single milestone, it’s a recurring process. You might come out again and again: to a healthcare provider, a neighbor, a partner, or a friend. It can feel exhausting or unfair to have to come out more than once, but each time, you’ll continue to find more strength, confidence, and understanding for yourself. Other tips for coming out: Focus on cultivating a strong inner identity that doesn’t rely on external validation. You know who you are, and you don’t need to prove yourself to anyone. Create a personal toolkit of coping and grounding strategies to deal with stress or burn-out associated with coming out. Thrive Wellness offers a free breathing exercise guide to help relieve anxiety and calm the nervous system. Download it here . Find affirmation and support through community. This can look like finding a chosen family, looking up to queer role models, attending events that celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and its history, and working on embracing authenticity and having pride in who you are. Remember, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to coming out, and it’s never too late to share who you are. Whether you're preparing to come out, in the midst of sharing your truth, or processing what came after, know that you are worthy of love, safety, and joy. Your truth is worth celebrating, today and everyday! For support during the coming out process and beyond, reach out to our team of affirming, inclusive, and compassionate mental and physical health care providers. We're here for you.