Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
Rosalie Lipfert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87508
If you have arrived here, likely your habitual tools that once served you are no longer working. Or perhaps they never were, and you can no longer ignore this reality. You may feel lost, hopeless, helpless, or a combination of challenging emotions. I am here to tell you that you will not feel this way forever. Through an attachment-based, IFS, and trauma-informed lens, I will assist you in addressing the root causes of your suffering. No band-aids here; I believe the only way to live free of trauma, negative self-talk, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or addiction is to face the origin story head-on.
If you have arrived here, likely your habitual tools that once served you are no longer working. Or perhaps they never were, and you can no longer ignore this reality. You may feel lost, hopeless, helpless, or a combination of challenging emotions. I am here to tell you that you will not feel this way forever. Through an attachment-based, IFS, and trauma-informed lens, I will assist you in addressing the root causes of your suffering. No band-aids here; I believe the only way to live free of trauma, negative self-talk, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or addiction is to face the origin story head-on.
Cynthia C Fulreader
Counselor, MA, LPC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
WELCOME to a unique opportunity to feel happier, improve relationships, heal wounds, find clarity, and move forward. Counseling is tailored to your priorities. Clients report feeling relieved in the first few sessions, more hopeful, empowered, and successful in relationships. Couples develop an understanding of how to move beyond conflict with new skills for their relationship. Families get practical guidance for parenting. Children & teens gain self-esteem, discuss family & school issues & more. Cynthia has been a been a licensed practicing therapist for 30+ years in Santa Fe. Option to meet in office, or outside in summer.
WELCOME to a unique opportunity to feel happier, improve relationships, heal wounds, find clarity, and move forward. Counseling is tailored to your priorities. Clients report feeling relieved in the first few sessions, more hopeful, empowered, and successful in relationships. Couples develop an understanding of how to move beyond conflict with new skills for their relationship. Families get practical guidance for parenting. Children & teens gain self-esteem, discuss family & school issues & more. Cynthia has been a been a licensed practicing therapist for 30+ years in Santa Fe. Option to meet in office, or outside in summer.
Dana M Dean
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CCTP-I, CCTP-2
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Online Only)
You are not alone in experiencing times when you need extra support - ideally from someone who makes you feel safe, accepted, understood, and warmly cared about, as well as someone skilled in their craft. My clients experience me in this way. I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, grief and loss, major transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependence, and trauma. Research shows that no one therapeutic approach is more effective than another – rather, the relationship between client and therapist has the greatest impact on healing.
You are not alone in experiencing times when you need extra support - ideally from someone who makes you feel safe, accepted, understood, and warmly cared about, as well as someone skilled in their craft. My clients experience me in this way. I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, grief and loss, major transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependence, and trauma. Research shows that no one therapeutic approach is more effective than another – rather, the relationship between client and therapist has the greatest impact on healing.
Ecotherapy NM LLC
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
By fostering deep and genuine connections with my clients, I help them develop deeper and more genuine connections with themselves. By clarifying what’s true for you—your needs, desires, conflicts, and dreams—the next step for you to take becomes clearer and less effortful. Together, we will resolve the stressors, conflicts, and adversities that weigh you down in order to find your flow—a way of being that’s more natural, enjoyable, and true to you. No matter how alone you’re feeling, how daunting the challenges you're facing, or how long a particular issue has been draining you, we’ll face it head on and find our way through.
By fostering deep and genuine connections with my clients, I help them develop deeper and more genuine connections with themselves. By clarifying what’s true for you—your needs, desires, conflicts, and dreams—the next step for you to take becomes clearer and less effortful. Together, we will resolve the stressors, conflicts, and adversities that weigh you down in order to find your flow—a way of being that’s more natural, enjoyable, and true to you. No matter how alone you’re feeling, how daunting the challenges you're facing, or how long a particular issue has been draining you, we’ll face it head on and find our way through.
Tor Travis
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87508
You know the road to peace lies both in healing the past, and also moving forward. Addressing trauma feels empowering but overwhelming. Moving forward feels exciting, but potentially superficial. You want a therapist who can do both: heal the past, and take charge of the future. But there's another issue- you don't know which therapist to pick. You've had a bad therapist in the past, or heard about terrible experiences of your friends and family. You want to make sure that whoever you start working with, is professional, responsible, and effective.
You know the road to peace lies both in healing the past, and also moving forward. Addressing trauma feels empowering but overwhelming. Moving forward feels exciting, but potentially superficial. You want a therapist who can do both: heal the past, and take charge of the future. But there's another issue- you don't know which therapist to pick. You've had a bad therapist in the past, or heard about terrible experiences of your friends and family. You want to make sure that whoever you start working with, is professional, responsible, and effective.
Brii Sebastian
Counselor, MA, LPCC, CPC, ABMPP, ABDA
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
Integrative Psychotherapy & Holistic Coaching, LLC provides you with a quality, research-based model of therapy and life coaching for healing and transformation.
Integrative Psychotherapy & Holistic Coaching, LLC provides you with a quality, research-based model of therapy and life coaching for healing and transformation.
Rachel Gerson
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
I welcome you as you are. Many of us have lost connection to ourselves, others, and the natural world. Through deep listening I facilitate a space for healing, to help you remember your connection to your wholeness. I provide a space to support the cultivation of self-acceptance through self-inquiry and curiosity to compassionately examine constricting beliefs and/or systems of oppression that impact our natural expression and aliveness. It is possible for you to recover lost or forgotten parts of self that have been exiled by judgement, shame, and pain to find yourself again. Together, we will excavate and uncover.
I welcome you as you are. Many of us have lost connection to ourselves, others, and the natural world. Through deep listening I facilitate a space for healing, to help you remember your connection to your wholeness. I provide a space to support the cultivation of self-acceptance through self-inquiry and curiosity to compassionately examine constricting beliefs and/or systems of oppression that impact our natural expression and aliveness. It is possible for you to recover lost or forgotten parts of self that have been exiled by judgement, shame, and pain to find yourself again. Together, we will excavate and uncover.
Diana Langberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
The core commitment of my work is to support my clients as they explore and challenge themselves in pursuit of greater truth. My approach is informed by a variety of theoretical frameworks. In every session, I collaborate with you to understand your experiences and work toward change and healing that feels meaningful to you. I cultivate a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space for you to center and balance as you experience life’s waves. To foster this, I use presence, active listening, and mindfulness as a foundation for trauma-informed care, inner relationship focusing, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).
The core commitment of my work is to support my clients as they explore and challenge themselves in pursuit of greater truth. My approach is informed by a variety of theoretical frameworks. In every session, I collaborate with you to understand your experiences and work toward change and healing that feels meaningful to you. I cultivate a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space for you to center and balance as you experience life’s waves. To foster this, I use presence, active listening, and mindfulness as a foundation for trauma-informed care, inner relationship focusing, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).
Santa Fe Center For Relationship Wellbeing
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW, MS, SpEd, IMHIII
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
I help couples regain love, find shared meaning and improve ability to listen and be heard. Additionally, the transition to parenthood, while longed for, can place huge strains on relationships. Being a parent brings up unresolved feelings of all kinds from one's own childhood that may interfere with being the parent you want to be. I help parents and children feel good about their families. My goal is to help parents find greater competence and confidence to recognize and respond to their children's fundamental needs.
I help couples regain love, find shared meaning and improve ability to listen and be heard. Additionally, the transition to parenthood, while longed for, can place huge strains on relationships. Being a parent brings up unresolved feelings of all kinds from one's own childhood that may interfere with being the parent you want to be. I help parents and children feel good about their families. My goal is to help parents find greater competence and confidence to recognize and respond to their children's fundamental needs.
Holly Davis Borrero
Counselor, MS, LPCC, LMFT, LMHC
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
I am an Individual, Marriage/Couple, and Family therapist offering evidence-based tele-health "Zoom" counseling sessions for New Mexicans and Washingtonians. My focus on resilience invites clients to utilize and develop their own internal strengths. As they begin to build skills, resolve conflict, improve communication, address challenges in their relationships, and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, many of my clients heal emotional trauma, relieve angst, find hope, and ultimately flourish.
I am an Individual, Marriage/Couple, and Family therapist offering evidence-based tele-health "Zoom" counseling sessions for New Mexicans and Washingtonians. My focus on resilience invites clients to utilize and develop their own internal strengths. As they begin to build skills, resolve conflict, improve communication, address challenges in their relationships, and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, many of my clients heal emotional trauma, relieve angst, find hope, and ultimately flourish.
Judy Baker LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Currently, my practice is completely full. My practice is substantially focused on clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, from childhood trauma to recent trauma. Using a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, some somatic, emotional release, and more, my goal is to help my clients find resolution and move forward. My passion is assisting those who come to me with finding their way to their most inspired, integrated way of life.
Currently, my practice is completely full. My practice is substantially focused on clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, from childhood trauma to recent trauma. Using a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, some somatic, emotional release, and more, my goal is to help my clients find resolution and move forward. My passion is assisting those who come to me with finding their way to their most inspired, integrated way of life.
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Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87508
I am deeply committed to helping couples and individuals understand the pitfalls to open and honest communication in their relationships. My clients are typically evolving in a psychospiritual and holistic realm -- and yet are facing challenges in their everday relationships. As a result,
they are equally committed to cultivating an awareness of their thoughts, feelings and habits. My clients often find the "tools" and build new "brain cells" for both present and future change. I always emphasize the folowing equation: KNOWLEDGE ("tools" and new "brain cells") + EXPERIENCE = CHANGE!
I am deeply committed to helping couples and individuals understand the pitfalls to open and honest communication in their relationships. My clients are typically evolving in a psychospiritual and holistic realm -- and yet are facing challenges in their everday relationships. As a result,
they are equally committed to cultivating an awareness of their thoughts, feelings and habits. My clients often find the "tools" and build new "brain cells" for both present and future change. I always emphasize the folowing equation: KNOWLEDGE ("tools" and new "brain cells") + EXPERIENCE = CHANGE!
Chris Chickering
Counselor, MA, LMHC, NLPF
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
You deserve a healthier, wealthier, and more fulfilling life where you wake up ready to tackle every day with passion and enthusiasm. Helping people tap their innate strengths and shift their thinking to reach and even surpass their potential is what gets me out bed every morning. My life’s mission is to help you break through your challenges and overcome your limiting beliefs to attain the results you desire and deserve, and have fun doing it. Together we'll overcome your limiting beliefs, follow a proven framework for creating new habits to overcome those beliefs, and then work to reinforce those new habits to achieve your goals.
You deserve a healthier, wealthier, and more fulfilling life where you wake up ready to tackle every day with passion and enthusiasm. Helping people tap their innate strengths and shift their thinking to reach and even surpass their potential is what gets me out bed every morning. My life’s mission is to help you break through your challenges and overcome your limiting beliefs to attain the results you desire and deserve, and have fun doing it. Together we'll overcome your limiting beliefs, follow a proven framework for creating new habits to overcome those beliefs, and then work to reinforce those new habits to achieve your goals.
Kasia McRoberts
Counselor, MA, LPCC, MHC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
My office is a safe place to talk about difficult things with no judgement, no matter who you are. Loneliness, worry, grief, loss, alcohol/drug misuse, and sadness are very common feelings and experiences. We all attempt to find relief from such pain and sometimes the relief is helpful but not necessarily healthy. I collaboratively work with people, including professionals in the helping field, to experience their discomfort with far more ease by using sound therapeutic modalities and coping skills. Along the way I will also help you realize that you are far more resourceful and capable than you may currently believe.
My office is a safe place to talk about difficult things with no judgement, no matter who you are. Loneliness, worry, grief, loss, alcohol/drug misuse, and sadness are very common feelings and experiences. We all attempt to find relief from such pain and sometimes the relief is helpful but not necessarily healthy. I collaboratively work with people, including professionals in the helping field, to experience their discomfort with far more ease by using sound therapeutic modalities and coping skills. Along the way I will also help you realize that you are far more resourceful and capable than you may currently believe.
Yon Chimere Walls
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, PhD, MA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87508 (Online Only)
Most people seek therapy and or therapeutic life coaching for real and common concerns. They want to be less anxious, have a better mood and more joy, be a more effective parent, support of a relational pattern or conflict that won't go away on its own. They also want a companion in their grief. Individuals, couples, adolescents and families just want their lives expressing more fully and optimally.
Most people seek therapy and or therapeutic life coaching for real and common concerns. They want to be less anxious, have a better mood and more joy, be a more effective parent, support of a relational pattern or conflict that won't go away on its own. They also want a companion in their grief. Individuals, couples, adolescents and families just want their lives expressing more fully and optimally.
Ben Bjorgaard
Counselor, PhDc, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
Felicia Marohn, LCSW
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Do you wish to transform your personal suffering and enhance joy, long-term? In my therapeutic work, I integrate the concepts and the application of mindfulness, compassion, active problem-solving, interpersonal neurobiology and cultural sensitivity. When working with clients, my motivation is based in understanding and supporting the worth and dignity of each person and his, her or their unique circumstances.
Do you wish to transform your personal suffering and enhance joy, long-term? In my therapeutic work, I integrate the concepts and the application of mindfulness, compassion, active problem-solving, interpersonal neurobiology and cultural sensitivity. When working with clients, my motivation is based in understanding and supporting the worth and dignity of each person and his, her or their unique circumstances.
Margaret Bender
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Online Only)
Are you challenged with navigating today’s world? Do you feel your personal, professional and family relationships are impacting your ability to feel happy and healthy? Are depression and anxiety taking over your thought processes? Let’s work together to retrain, reframe and relearn a healthy approach to navigating through your life.
Are you challenged with navigating today’s world? Do you feel your personal, professional and family relationships are impacting your ability to feel happy and healthy? Are depression and anxiety taking over your thought processes? Let’s work together to retrain, reframe and relearn a healthy approach to navigating through your life.
Diana Zumas
Counselor, MA, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Not accepting new clients
*I am not currently accepting new clients.* It takes courage to search for a new therapist. If you are looking through these profiles, there is a resilient, healthy part of you that's ready for change. You may be seeking relief, support, and healing for yourself or a loved one. Entering therapy is a profound act of self-love and self-respect. Times of crisis can be gateways beckoning you to a new path of growth, insight, meaning, and actualization. You don't have to walk on this path alone!
*I am not currently accepting new clients.* It takes courage to search for a new therapist. If you are looking through these profiles, there is a resilient, healthy part of you that's ready for change. You may be seeking relief, support, and healing for yourself or a loved one. Entering therapy is a profound act of self-love and self-respect. Times of crisis can be gateways beckoning you to a new path of growth, insight, meaning, and actualization. You don't have to walk on this path alone!
Serna Solutions LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LPCC, LADAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507
Welcome! At Serna Solutions we look forward to helping you achieve your best self. We have specially trained counselors and social workers who can help individuals, couples and families deal with a wide range of issues. We are also one of the few organizations in the world who specialize in Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT). CRAFT is the ONLY evidence-based practice approved as an intervention for assisting those who have a loved one struggling with an addiction. We can do CRAFT coaching in person or online for those who live outside of the New Mexico area. W
Welcome! At Serna Solutions we look forward to helping you achieve your best self. We have specially trained counselors and social workers who can help individuals, couples and families deal with a wide range of issues. We are also one of the few organizations in the world who specialize in Community Reinforcement Approach and Family Training (CRAFT). CRAFT is the ONLY evidence-based practice approved as an intervention for assisting those who have a loved one struggling with an addiction. We can do CRAFT coaching in person or online for those who live outside of the New Mexico area. W
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Number of Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
500+
Average cost per session
$135
Therapists in Santa Fe, NM who prioritize treating:
90% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Trauma and PTSD |
76% | Self Esteem |
71% | Grief |
64% | Coping Skills |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
74% | Presbyterian |
72% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
65% | Medicaid |
How Therapists in Santa Fe, NM see their clients
61% | In Person and Online | |
39% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
76% | Female | |
22% | Male | |
2% | Non-Binary |
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How can I find a therapist in Santa Fe?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.