Family Therapy in Villanueva, NM

Are you navigating challenges like anxiety, trauma, life adjustments, relationship concerns, or striving to achieve your goals? I'm here to offer a supportive hand as we work together to overcome these hurdles, allowing you to move in a positive direction.

With passion and care I help clients navigate emotional obstacles. I treat individuals struggling with personal issues which stop them from reaching their full potential. Understanding emotional boundaries, not owning others issues and accepting the fact that the more true we are to our own truth the happier we are regardless of our circumstances are foundational in my practice. I truly believe in each person's ability to grow and reach for joy and fulfillment.

Relationships are a constant in our lives, and the relationship with oneself is central to them all. Relationship dissatisfaction and a desire for positive change is what leads people to my office. I frequently work with individuals and couples who are separating, and/or divorcing and are concerned about the well-being of their children in the midst of significant family change. My clients are often high achievers who are interested in navigating relational changes and co-parenting with skill, integrity and mutuality. I welcome the opportunity to support you in creating the future you desire.

My work with individuals and families is grounded in helping to support the ever-changing process of growing, learning and finding a meaningful place within a family and the larger community. The challenges we face in an accelerated global culture seem extraordinarily complex for many of us who can often find ourselves overwhelmed with the demands of a non-stop, technology-driven lifestyle with unrealistic expectations. Slowing down long enough to to give needed attention to our priorities and goals can be difficult, but I'm confident that with some reflection and support we can find grounding and clarity as a path towards wellness.

Friends and family aren't always the best place to turn when life gets difficult. That's where we come in. No matter what might be going on in your life, call us and we'll connect you to a caring mental health provider. Or if you'd prefer, fill out our Client Contact Form on our website, and one of our staff will contact you by the end of the next business day.

Short waitlist for new clients. Are you interested in connecting with yourself? Let's work together to gain perspective on what's happened in life and your inner strengths. Within my eclectic (flexible) approach, you have my commitment to a nonjudgmental space on this evolving journey towards self-awareness and wellbeing. As a counselor with lived experience in and out of the therapeutic world, my goal is to offer you therapy that is empowering, inclusive and laidback while we navigate life and cultivate hope.

Do you sometimes feel alone and sad even with friends and family? Together, we can explore these feelings, transform them, and increase vitality. We will unravel issues that may be causing suffering or isolation; such as depression and anxiety, loss and grief, trauma, or substance abuse. We will face the dragons of suffering together, and unleash your wise and intuitive self to become empowered and embodied. Our work will allow you to remove the barriers to an emotionally close and satisfying relationship with yourself and others. This allows for a greater sense of joy & aliveness.

TELEHEALTH works well at this time, easy to use. Could it be possible that problems and challenges in life lead to a deeper level of healing on the long run? I specialize in deep emotional healing and trauma work, helping clients to re-conned with their true potential, in order to achieve wholeness. Modalities include EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), IFS (Internal Family Systems), Mindfulness Based Emotional Processing, Mindfulness Acceptance and DBT skills. With extensive clinical experience in alternative health, Ayurveda, diet and lifestyle, I can help you to work toward overall health and wellness.

Let's work together to make your life better. My team at Umoja Behavioral Health and I work well with addictions, teens, sexual abuse, marriage/relationship problems and LGBTQ issues. We also work with those who are experiencing anxiety or fears about success, wish to improve coping and relationship skills, and to experience greater fulfillment in life. Culture, worldview, and knowledge of self represent the solution to problems as individuals--and as a society. I envision a world where everyone is authentic, engaged, and makes empowered choices rooted in passionate purpose.

I am happy to offer in-person and HIPAA compliant Telehealth for clients. I am a family, couple, individual, and youth therapist who provides a safe environment for helping people. I help those who are seeking a more resilient life and stronger connection in relationships. Sometimes we struggle and need a helping hand to move through Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Family Conflict, Relationship Dynamics, Education, Career or a Life Change. I provide therapy using a strength-based approach with the belief that everyone has the ability to find change.

With more than 35 years of experience as a clinician, supervisor, and behavioral scientist developing effective therapies for individuals and families, I offer evidence-based treatment within a caring and understanding space for you to explore your concerns. Yet, if you struggle with overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, troubled relationships, or just feel stuck, a weekly therapy visit can feel inadequate. I provide resources to help you cope in new, more adaptive ways and use texts and emails between visits as a support safety net to help sustain your progress. I am devoted to your success as you strive for a healthier life.

Throughout our lives we have different challenges that muddle our understanding of our selves. We are often left looking for clarity on our needs and how to move forward in a way that feels true to us. I enjoy helping adults who are adjusting to changes in their identity. This may be brought on by life transitions such as a career change, infertility, contemplating being a parent, loss of a partner or family member, surprise DNA discoveries or other ways that can cause self questioning. I can support you to find the self knowledge and strength to move forward in a conscious and thoughtful way.

With 20 years in the recovery community, I've transitioned from a peer support volunteer to a licensed substance abuse associate (LSAA) with a BA in Psycho-Spirituality. My mission is to provide a safe place for individuals navigating substance misuse and associated challenges like trauma and mood disorders. Since my early twenties, I've been actively involved in support groups, starting with homeless LGBTQIA+ youth. This diverse experience has shaped my commitment to inclusivity and understanding, fostering a continuous journey of empathy and support. You can check out my book, The Recovery Warrior.

Whether you are a couple on the brink of divorce, experiencing infidelity (romantic relationships, emotional affairs, financial infidelity), in recovery, have ADHD, issues of transition,, or experiencing illness or loss, I have the experience to work successfully to help you remain in your relationship.I am a strength based neurobiologically informed couples therapist and offer an integrated model for change while providing a flexible, creative and compassionate approach to your concerns. I have been practicing in Santa Fe for the past 37 years. My passion is working with couples change their lives and thrive.

After years of helping people while working for various agencies, in 2022 I opened my own practice to work directly with adolescents, adults and seniors who want to better manage their lives, and to learn how to thrive and enjoy life. Often drawing on all of my prior experience working in the legal system, my own history of substance abuse and recovery, domestic violence and numerous major life changes and health issues as well as being a mom and grandmother. My practice focuses on recovery from substances, grief & loss therapy, parent coaching, guidance through the criminal justice system, and dealing with change at any life stage

Typically we put our self-care last on the list, only to pay a heavy price later. Can you imagine looking back a year from now and saying, “Wow, that truly doesn’t bother me any more.” Or, “I finally got to the next level.” Or, “I feel more myself now.” I am right here with you, every step of the journey, to help you meet your ultimate goal: Living Your Best Life. My therapeutic approach is direct, supportive, and collaborative. I provide sanctuary, a safe, non-judgmental space where you can spill out your heart and mind and begin to make sense of things. You’ll feel seen, heard, and acknowledged in a whole new way.

When words aren't enough. Whether the client is a child, a teen, an adult or a family, I find offering non-verbal therapies, expressive therapies such as art therapy and Sandplay often enhances my client's ability to solve problems, enable expression of feelings, and communicate with self and others. I have been a registered art therapist for many years and in the last twenty I have expanded that base by becoming a Certified Teaching member of the Sandplay Therapists of America.

As a Licensed Social Worker, Joy advocates for the belief that everyone can cultivate healthy relationships with themselves and others. Drawing upon nearly 3 years of experience in MST problem sexual behavior therapy, 7 years in community social work, and 9 years in couples coaching, she tailors her approach to meet clients where they are, fostering holistic well-being through a sex-positive lens.

Do you have issues that hinder your general ability to function in one or more areas in your life? Are you looking to take responsibility for the changes you want to see for you and your family? Are you ready to be open and honest from the start in order to meet your goals?