Tyler Schenck
Clinical Professional Counselor Practicum Student

Although born in California, Tyler considers himself a Nevada native due to living here since he was 4 years old. Tyler initially began his university journey with the goal of majoring in Criminal Justice, but his Psychology 101 course and professor opened his eyes to the depth and mystery of the human brain and psyche. After changing majors, he graduated from UNR with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. During his university studies, he worked as an Advanced EMT with REMSA, serving the community and beginning his journey as a first responder. Tyler was hired as a police officer in 2019 by a local agency, where he eventually joined the agency’s Peer Support Team and was able to help fellow officers through difficult and traumatic experiences both related to work and home life.

Tyler’s ultimate goal is to become well-versed in trauma-informed treatment in order to provide effective counseling for first responders and combat veterans. While mental health stigma has thankfully decreased within law enforcement and the military in recent years, he desires to utilize his experience as a first responder to bridge the gap between service careers and counseling so that he can help serve those serving their nation and communities. Tyler bases his counseling approach on Existential Theory, which focuses on facing life’s toughest circumstances and making meaning from all experiences, both positive and negative. Victor Frankl, a Holocaust survivor and pioneer of Existentailism, wrote: “Challenging the meaning of life is the truest expression of the state of being human.” As a counselor, Tyler seeks to help others find their meaning and purpose by joining them in their suffering and walking through the valley together. He is extremely excited to begin his counseling career at Zephyr Wellness.

How I Stay Healthy: My faith in Jesus grounds and guides me through life, along with my wife, daughter, and family. I love to play golf, exercise, read, off-road, play video games, and spend time in nature.