** Anxiety, panic disorder, trauma, PTSD, Psychological Testing and Evaluation ** Anxiety is physically painful. Your heart races. Your muscles tense. Your palms sweat. You have an overwhelming sense of dread as your natural fight or flight response kicks in. Do you fight back? Do you retreat to your own space? Or do you freeze in uncertainty? If you are experiencing anxiety on a daily basis, it is probably having a negative impact on your your health. Your back and shoulders hurt. Your quality of sleep is poor. You are fatigued, but you make yourself busier to justify your exhaustion.

The Community Lighthouse is a family-owned business that has been providing counseling services to the greater Albuquerque area since 1994. We offer a diverse team of highly trained mental health professionals who take a coordinated approach to the individualized treatment of our patients. As a facility The Community Lighthouse matches you or your family members with a clinician based on their clinical skills and your needs. With our talented team of professionals we can provide you and you family with the support and guidance you need to become confident and successful.

"Apologies, I am not currently accepting new clients.".Many times in life we develop behaviors and patterns as a means to cope because this is all we have at the moment. Although these methods may no longer serve you, change is difficult. This is where therapy can offer the opportunity to heal painful wounds of the past, while developing healthier coping skills for today. I believe we all have the power to heal and overcome life's challenges, but sometimes need extra support and guidance along the way.

If you are suffering from a trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts/memories and/or emotional trauma I can help! Emotional trauma can result from any life event which causes significant physical or emotional injury and distress, in which the person experiences being overwhelmed, helpless, or trapped. Some of these include death of a loved one, divorce, infidelity, physical abuse, neglectful trauma or loss. Being in the midst of a pandemic is also considered traumatic!

Whether you have a recent, specific issue you want help with or a long term problem such as depression, anxiety, or childhood trauma, a compassionate relationship with a skilled professional can help relieve your pain and restore your hope. In my therapy practice, my goal is to treat each client as an individual, drawing on theories and techniques which suit that person. I combine ideas from Rogerian, existentialist, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, Gestalt and Jungian theories, and have training in various types of trauma work and dream work.

When you recognize that your current patterns are no longer serving you, telling your story in a safe space can start you on the path back to your true self. Underneath the issues that trouble you; grief, trauma, depression, stress, feeling stuck...there are opportunities for growth and positive change. It's time to reconnect with that still, soft voice inside of you that speaks to the truth of who you are; your best self.

Just by showing up and reading this, you are brave! Looking for help isn’t always easy, but if any of the following resonates with you, I believe I can help! Do you find yourself feeling stuck in negative repetitive patterns? Overwhelmed and confused? Experiencing anxiety and/or depression and wanting more out of life but not sure how to get there. I know life can feel like an uphill battle at times, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I can support you through the challenging and confusing parts of your journey and share in the celebration of your successes in personal growth along the way.

As a licensed mental health counselor, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families, I am bilingual and can work with Spanish speaking individuals. As a Latina and a native New Mexican I have a deep understanding of multicultural counseling. People, seeking caring and compassionate therapeutic services, explore various issues in a safe environment. A trusting therapeutic relationship provides the client with a place to heal current and past issues. This empowers them to live with balance and find a sense of inner well-being. I believe in providing a genuine, caring, heart-felt, trusting, relationship, with each person.

We don't always get to choose what challenges come into our life. However we do have a choice with how we deal with them. At Counseling Associates of Albuquerque, LLC we can assist you in getting through life-long or day-to-day concerns. The next step is for you to want to do something different than what you are already doing. Give our team a call to start on a new path.

I am a Clinical Social Worker and a Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor. I do individual, couples, and family therapy. I believe we are each uniquely created and my job as a therapist is to help each person recover who they were meant to be before they became wounded by their life's circumstances. In my practice I have seen healing take place when my clients take responsibility for themselves. I have helped clients come to terms with addiction, relationship problems, codependency and family issues. I am guided by a deep commitment to my faith and my local church.

Proud to be a Trans-Identified Provider. I am a clinical social worker specializing in mental/behavioral health. I incorporate my knowledge of Traditional Medicine and Clinical Social Work to provide a holistic approach to each individual I work with. As a trans-identified provider, I strive to create more access and choices for my LGBQ and Trans family to help eliminate any barriers associated with care. My extensive 9 years in the field lends well to serving all person seeking therapy, not just LGBTQ clients. I am at Healthy Families of Albuquerque and you can also find me on Talkspace!

**Immediate Openings** Each of us is on a journey and there will be times where we feel lost, alone, overwhelmed or inadequate. We believe the key to moving past difficulties in your life involves developing greater awareness, understanding, and self-compassion in a safe and affirming space. We will explore what is holding you back, develop skills so you can change unhealthy patterns while gently challenging you to move towards health and wellbeing. We are all resilient and have the inherent ability to change and thrive. Each day offers an opportunity to learn from the past and fully immerse ourselves in the present.

* Accepting new clients* Hello and welcome! I offer my clients a safe environment, unconditional positive regard and non-judgmental support to explore and express themselves. Together we will work on identifying unconscious beliefs that might be thwarting personal growth. Whether you are coming to see me because you want to talk about a painful experience, are seeking new coping skills or are just feeling stuck, we will work together to help you move forward and obtain balance in your life.

Feeling sad and can't shake it? Anxiety getting the best of you? Need help with children, marriage, work issues, grief? Adjusting to divorce or separation? Biological clock ticking? No one to talk to because it is too personal? Talk to me. I have thirty five years experience helping people find the life they want.

Whether you are experiencing emotional distress or a conflicted relationship, connecting with a counselor will absolutely help! I work with adult doing individual counseling. Specialty areas include PTSD, depression, anxiety, emotional eating/eating disorders, behavior management, relationship difficulties, improving communication, increasing self esteem/worth and parenting. Whatever issue you are facing, we can work together to increase your ability to make positive changes in your life and in your relationships.

ALERT: PHONE AND TELEHEALTH SESSIONS PROVIDED. Bilingual Psychotherapy & EMDR services provided by a mature experienced professional with insightful, compassionate counseling. If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal conflicts, my service may be the right place for you. I have many years experience with individuals from around the world including the Middle East, South America and China. Other areas of expertise includes working with victims of sexual abuse, members of the LGBTQ gay community and senior citizens.

Are you feeling depressed, unsure you can come out of this sadness. Do you avoid going places, seeing friends and acquaintances and relatives? Are you becoming weaker, physically tired, due to lack of movement? Or, has life become so intense that your stress levels are to high to withstand. Is you anxiety level high, and you are having panic attacks> Do you feel that the rest of the world has left you behind, and you don't know how you can possibly catch up? Are you lonely, so much that alcohol or drug use seems the only way to cope. These are areas that I am very knowledgeable about and have much life experience.

Times are challenging, and I'm here to help! We will work together to envision and create tools to help you manage the stressors in your life. I work with adults, older teens, and couples struggling with depression, grief and loss, anxiety and panic attacks, relationship challenges, pregnancy and postpartum challenges (*I'm the only PSI-certified therapist in New Mexico), addiction, past sexual assault and/or abuse, and life stress. I have a background in alternative health and I value a holistic approach that integrates health, relationships, and harnessing YOUR personal power in your life!

I have extensive experience treating people who have had abuse and trauma in their lives. I work with people who suffer from depression and anxiety. It is my goal to empower my clients, help them develop strategies for improving their lives and changing behaviors that are ineffective and interfere with their ability to have healthy, successful relationships. I also have expertise in working with people who have autism, traumatic brain injury and intellectual disabilities.

As a Clinical Social Worker with 30 years experience, my treatment philosophy is based in partnering with my clients in identifying and addressing their needs in ways that are relevant to them. I encourage a dialogue in I meet the client wherever they might be emotionally and spiritually and then together, we explore the issues that led them to therapy in the first place. My job is to create a space in which my client feels safe to say things they may be afraid to say to others and to feel emotions that seem overwhelming elsewhere.