Therapists in 87109

My name is Jennifer Kempner and I have been a licensed clinical social worker since 2006 and practicing social work for over 22 years. I grew up in New York where I have practiced as a clinical therapist for most of my life while raising my three children. I recently moved out west to be closer to my family where I continued to practice social work. I have extensive experience working with children, adults and couples in various clinical and non-clinical settings with different presenting issues and diagnoses. I have treated many with depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, anger management, and various mood disorders.

I have recently published my dissertation on Healing the Feminine for women in recovery. My focus on women was based on my own experience of not having a connection to myself, searching all my life to discover who I am and engaging in unhealthy behaviors that only perpetuated not knowing. Although I focused on womens' struggle in recovery to connect with their feminine power my dissertation relates to all women who struggle on this journey. My specialties are addictions, trauma, women's issues.

I am a caring professional therapist, specializing in sex addiction, trauma and relationship issues. . I am an emotionally focused clinician, committed to providing relationally focused therapy for adults, couples, children, adolescence, families, and groups. I provide therapy for adults, couples, family, and children. I utilizing a variety of treatment modalities, such as EFT for couples, Psychodrama, EMDR for Trauma, I am a certified csat therapist. I'm believe that change can happen for anyone who has a desire to change.

Are you looking for a therapist who has a passion for being in service to others? A therapist who can assist you in finding what you want in life? Someone who's background can offer you an approach to specifically meet your needs in a safe, caring and collaborative environment where you can grow at your own pace. If so, then I would like to support you or your child in becoming the best possible version of yourself you wish to be.

Has something major happened causing anxiety, anger or a struggle to manage things in your life? Do you feel at odds with yourself and confused by conflicting emotions? Are you searching for a way to be well again? If you’ve recently experienced big changes like a sudden job loss, medical diagnosis or the death of someone close to you, you may feel stuck in a place of loss and grief. We support you to feel whole again. We'll work with you to move beyond the pain by learning new ways to cope, taking steps to heal and finding a path to acceptance of the changes you've experienced.

Hello and welcome! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and love working with people from different walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures. As a counselor I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I believe in holding a respectful, supportive, validating, and healing space for people I work with. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, phase of life issues and trauma. I work with adults and elders. Please visit my website at www.albuquerquetherapists.com

Leanne (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is certified in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Time Line Therapy, and Hypnotherapy. She utilizes an evidence-based approach that is grounded in psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Before focusing on sex therapy, she worked with clients to address issues such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, infidelity, anger management, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

People seek therapy for various reasons. Sometimes a person is impacted by a specific life event/crisis. Alternately, a person may feel stuck; overwhelmed and confused realizing the way he/she has dealt with issues just hasn't seemed to work. Working together, we will engage in a collaborative learning process exploring issues bringing you to therapy. We will utilize the therapy process to cultivate greater self understanding, compassion for oneself and the ability to better navigate the twists and turns of life.

A primary focus of my practice is to assist couples overcome problems and issues in their relationship. Problems of communication, conflict, emotional distance and sexual problems are all issues that can be productively addressed in therapy. Many couples begin therapy in crisis following an affair or at the brink of divorce. Others are disappointed in their relationship and know that there is more intimacy and satisfaction to be found with the partner they love. Intensives and extended sessions may be arranged on weekends or evenings in some circumstances.

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.

Krishna is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician delivering cognitive behavioral therapy that blends person-centric and narrative therapy approaches. His unique perspective is informed by a blended Jamaican and Asian Indian parentage, a four-year tour in the US Armed forces, a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Colorado, and a Master’s Degree in Counseling from the University Of New Mexico. Krishna’s focus is working with individuals and couples on issues related to sex and sexual health including alternative relationship structures, kinks, and fetishes.

"Attachment" ..... just more psychobabble, right? Well, no, not really. Since the 1950's, people have been interested in what "attachment" means when we're thinking about how to have relationships, of all kinds. Our very first relationship(s) are the ones that really form a foundation for our ability to relate to others, so the theory goes. Only now, there's a lot more research using brain-imaging techniques that help us "shrinks" know we're on the right track when thinking about attachment as an important part of helping people learn how to develop, maintain and thrive in relationships.

Please call or go to our website at www.faithworks.today to schedule 24/7. We have a diverse group of wonderful clinicians ready and able to meet your needs.

Shanell Alleva is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She graduated with her Bachelors Degree in Social Work in 2011, and Masters of Social Work in 2014 from New Mexico Highlands University. Shanell received certification as a Post Traumatic Growth Somatic Therapist (SE) in 2022. She has been practicing for Eleven years and loves working alongside clients to reach their goals and/or assist in their healing process. Shanell has had extensive training in assisting clients with symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, as well as Substance Abuse.

I have worked with a variety of populations to include adults, children, couples, families, military, and LGBTQ+, all with various presenting problems and diagnoses. I’ve provided treatment for many with extended trauma both in childhood and adulthood, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, marital and relationship challenges, adjustment disorders, military lifestyle adjustment, and psychosis.