Griselda M. Lloyd, Ph.D, LMFT
Councelor/Therapist
400 S. 4th Street 500 Las Vegas NV, 89101About
Griselda M. Lloyd, PhD, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who attends to patients at CORE Mental Health Services in Las Vegas, NV. “I opened CORE Mental Health Services [in October 2018] to help individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with both mental and physical health issues. Whether it is physical (such as diabetes cancer, and chronic pain) or mental (such as anxiety, depression, and trauma), health issues you are trying to work out, I focus on personal and relational healing,” states Griselda about her work. She focuses her practice on medical family therapy and trauma and attachment informed therapies to help couples, individuals, and families “address communication patterns that leave them feeling stuck and disconnected”, she says. Prior to her current endeavors, Griselda served as Clinical Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapy Associate at Loma Linda Behavioral Medicine Center in Redlands, CA (2014-2017). Fluent in both Spanish and English, she has helped many military and police couples manage the various unique stressors in their lives.
Education and Training
Loma Lindau Unversity Ph.D. 2017
Cameron University MSBS 2013
Provider Details
Griselda M. Lloyd, Ph.D, LMFT's Expert Contributions
I’m Not Crazy, But I Want to Talk to a Therapist. What You Need to Know About Mental Health
As a certified clinical traumatologist, former police officer, and a military spouse with a doctorate in Marriage and Family therapy, I have worked with several individuals from different walks of life. Most have stated that wanting to speak to and/or even speaking with a therapist makes them feel...
What is family-based therapy like for eating disorders?
Hello. Family based therapy is known to help families with a member struggling with anorexia. If you did send your daughter to a rehab center, once she is out, you have several options: individual therapy (daughter only), family therapy, and both individual and family therapy. I would suggest that your daughter continue individual sessions along with family sessions. Family session are structured and personalized to your family and take into consideration how your family works. Therapy typically involves discovering how to communicate effectively, manage conflict, and tolerate negative emotions to aid in the loved one’s recovery. Specifically for children and adolescents, family therapy emphasizes a strong parental alliance, resolution of family difficulties, and support for the child/teen developing their independence. Family therapy also helps provide support to understand the role the eating disorder has played within the family, what is maintaining the disorder, and how to differentiate between your loved one and their illness, so they are not treated as one in the same. READ MORE
Do you have to be married for couples therapy?
Hello. No, you do not need to be married to go to couples counseling. If you and your boyfriend feel like you would benefit from couples therapy, I would recommend it. Just make sure that you know why you both want to go to therapy and that you are both wanting and willing to go. Therapy works best when it is wanted. Good luck. READ MORE
What is the treatment for sex addiction?
Hello, without knowing details about your wife, your relationship, or her medical history I would suggested she have a medical evaluation conducted. It also would not hurt to go see a psychologist or therapist to work some things out between the two of you if it is causing relationship problems. READ MORE
What are the guidelines for recommending psychiatric medication?
Hello, sorry to hear you are still suffering. There are several guidelines for medication to be prescribed, but that is a conversation you need to have with your primary doctor or a psychiatrist if you are working with one. Good luck! READ MORE
When should I seek anger management?
Hello, Without knowing how long you have been feeling irritable most days, I would suggest you go to your doctor and get a medical check-up to rule out any biological issues. I would also suggest you seek individual therapy to begin working through your triggers. READ MORE
How successful is marriage counseling?
There are two important factors that predict whether therapy is a success – how you rate your feelings about your therapist and how you rate your sense of progress during therapy. Also, keep in mind that in couples therapy, you are both the clients, therefore your husband would have to be a willing participant and feel that he and the relationship are progressing in therapy. You could read about the effectiveness of marriage counseling on Psychotherapy Networker. READ MORE
Can my teenager benefit from therapy?
Hello, Yes, individual therapy with the proper medication and medication compliance will greatly help your daughter. READ MORE
How effective is marriage counseling?
There are two important factors that predict whether therapy is a success – how you rate your feelings about your therapist and how you rate your sense of progress during therapy. Keep in mind that the client is both you and your husband. Both need to be active participants. If you would like to read some research about the effectiveness of Marriage and Family Therapy you can find some on Psychology Today and Psychology Networker. Psychotherapy Networker. READ MORE
Why am I so scared of the dark?
Hello, have you tried going to counseling to try and work through your fear of the dark? Have you tried a nightlight instead of the TV? READ MORE
How can I get over my husband's death?
Hello, my condolences to you and your family for the sudden loss of your husband. Not knowing how old your children are, it is good to keep in mind that grief shows up and is exhibited differently. Depending on the child's age, they have different concepts of death and how they respond. There are several online articles and resources that can help you understand the various developmental stages children go through and how they understand death. As for yourself, show some kindness and let yourself feel the hard emotions. If you are up to it, look up grief support groups in your area, they tend to be free. I would also suggest looking into counseling services that are offered at universities, churches, and non-profit agencies. Oftentimes, they provide free to low-cost services. I would also suggest talking to your doctor about the issues you are having, as they may be able to offer or suggest other possible resources. Again, my condolences. READ MORE
Does psychoanalysis help with depression?
This question is hard to answer. First, talk to your doctor before you discontinue any medication and tell them about your concerns and that you are considering therapy as your only form of treatment. They will be able to help you best as they have been working with you. Second, what do you consider to be psychoanalysis. For example, people call psychotherapy, counseling with any type of therapist, some just consider psychotherapy to be counseling with a psychologist. Yes, there is a lot of research/evidence that states therapy is successful in treating depression. However, the success of treatment is dependent on several things such as personal expectations, commitment level, and one of the most important is the therapeutic relationship you develop with your therapist. That being said, you would have to find what works best for you. READ MORE
Can my family doctor treat anxiety?
Hello, you should start by taking your brother to your family doctor to rule out any biological factors that may be causing his anxiety attacks. With that said, it does not hurt to take him to counseling either. If you are able to do both that would be best. But, start with the family doctor to rule out any medical reasons for the anxiety attacks. READ MORE
Drinking himself into unconsciousness
Hello, it sounds like you are dealing with a lot and are not sure what to do anymore, have you sought help for yourself? I am concerned as you stated, "I am at the end of my rope." You are in a difficult situation. It sounds like your husband has been dishonest with you and his treatment. I would suggest seeking help for yourself to try to figure out what YOU need. You can try couples therapy, but keep in mind, people cannot be forced to change and do things they do not want to do. Find help for you. READ MORE
Does my child require counseling after the death of her grandmother?
It is hard to know. Does your daughter have questions about her grandmother's suffering and passing away? Do you feel comfortable having these discussions with her? It never hurts to take her to a therapist that specializes in grief and loss. Maybe the two of you can go together and have these conversations, as everyone handles grief and loss differently. READ MORE
My daughter's friend is abused by her parents. What should I do?
Not knowing all of the details, the best thing to do would be to call your local CPS department or police to report it with as much detail as you can and let them do the investigation. If you are not comfortable with that, talk to a school counselor or administrator, as they are mandated reporters and will have to place the call. If you go that route, it would be best if you discuss it with your daughter, as it may affect her relationship. READ MORE
My mother has dementia, and is starting to forget my daughter. How can I explain this to my daughter?
Hello, first let me express my sympathy for you and your family as you work to manage your mother's dementia. There really is not one answer for your question. It depends on how mature your daughter is. Most time the best thing do to is be open and honest with her and explain to your daughter what her grandmother is going through. The main point that should be given is that she has a medical condition, and it is the medical condition that is causing her not to remember her. As her condition will worsen. There are several books that you can read with her to explain the process and how to best handle it as a family. I have included a link, if you are interested in looking into the various options for books: https://www.alzheimers.net/6-03-16-books-for-children-about-alzheimers-and-dementia/ READ MORE
Is my husband's mental health responsible for his increased sexual drive?
It would be very important to talk to his doctors about the side-effects of the medication he is taking and to seek professional guidance from a medical doctor. READ MORE
Will counseling help my son get over his stage fright?
If you feel like you have tried everything, including working with the school and it has not worked. Talk to your son and see if he is willing or wanting to see a counselor. I believe counseling will help, but do not force him, he really needs to be present and willing. READ MORE
How Can I Finally Overcome my Pain Medication Addiction?
Hello, I do believe there is help for you. Not knowing where you live, look into programs or therapists such as medical family therapy. Most often they can be found in hospitals. The program/therapists work with your doctor and a program doctor to set up the best treatment for you. They take your pain and need for the medication into consideration when working with you. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- National Council on Family Relations
Professional Society Memberships
- American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, National Counsel on Family Relations, Collaborative Family Healthcare Association
Articles and Publications
- Lloyd, G.M., Munoz, D.R., Tremblay, P.S. Foskett, M.E., Hallett, M.M. Distelberg, B.J. (2015). iRelate: A comprehensive approach empowering young marines to succeed at intimate Relationships, Contempo
- Lloyd, G.M., Sailor, J. L., Carney, W. (2014). A phenomenological study of post-divorce adjustment in midlife, Journal of Divorce & Remarriage, 55:6, 441-450. DOI: 10.1080/10502556.2014.931757.
- Distelberg, B., Martin, A. S., Foster, L., Simonton, G., & Lloyd, G. M. (2015). Multidimensional resilience: Predictive and construct validity of the Individual, Family and Community Resilience (I
Areas of research
Chronic Illness
Military Families
Divorce & Remarriage
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Get to know Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Dr. Griselda M. Lloyd, who serves the population of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Dr. Loyd is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist currently practicing with her private practice CORE Mental Health Services. CORE Mental Health Services centers around Medical Family Therapy, Trauma and Attachment Informed Therapies to help individuals, couples, and families address communication patterns that leave them feeling stuck and disconnected. Dr. Loyd works with individuals, couples, and families who are dealing with both mental and physical health issues. Whether it is physical (such as diabetes cancer, and chronic pain) or mental (such as anxiety, depression, and trauma), health issues you are trying to work out, she focus on personal and relational healing. She has also worked with and helped Military and Police Couples manage the various unique stressors in their lives.
Dr. Loyd completed her undergraduate degree graduating with a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from San Diego State University in 2002. Furthering her education she graduated with a Masters of Science in Behavioral Science from Cameron University in 2013, followed by her PhD in Marital and Family Therapy from Loma Linda University in 2017.
Dr. Loyd is fluent in both English and Spanish and as such is able to cater to clients how speak both languages. To stay up to date in her field, she remains a professional member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, California Association of Marriage and Family Therapy, National Counsel on Family Relations, and the Collaborative Family Healthcare Association. Dr. Loyd has published many articles and has practiced as a Teaching Assistant during her time with Loma Linda University.
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