LGBTQ+ Therapists in Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM
Inner Path Wellness, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Waitlist for new clients
Are you ready to make some changes in your life, but you're not sure where to start? Do you feel alone in your journey to make sense of who you are, who you have been, and who you want to become? Many of us awaken to an awareness that our lives aren't fulfilling us the way that we had always hoped or dreamed of, but we're not sure how to make the changes that we seek or feel overwhelmed at the thought. Together, we will take immediate steps to get you on the path to feeling better.
Are you ready to make some changes in your life, but you're not sure where to start? Do you feel alone in your journey to make sense of who you are, who you have been, and who you want to become? Many of us awaken to an awareness that our lives aren't fulfilling us the way that we had always hoped or dreamed of, but we're not sure how to make the changes that we seek or feel overwhelmed at the thought. Together, we will take immediate steps to get you on the path to feeling better.
Timothy P Varner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PsyP
Verified Verified
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
I use the Interactive Metronome (see Interactive Metronome.com) to treat ADD, ADHD, Brain Injuries, and other what I call brain configuration issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults, GBLT, couples, and blended families that often blend like oil and water. I have worked with Veterans with PTSD and other issues.
I use the Interactive Metronome (see Interactive Metronome.com) to treat ADD, ADHD, Brain Injuries, and other what I call brain configuration issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults, GBLT, couples, and blended families that often blend like oil and water. I have worked with Veterans with PTSD and other issues.
Amanda Raquel Santiago
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Are you struggling with your relationship? Are you looking to better communicate with your partner, kids, and / or family members? Do you want to build a healthy relationship with yourself? Let's work together on your goals!
Are you struggling with your relationship? Are you looking to better communicate with your partner, kids, and / or family members? Do you want to build a healthy relationship with yourself? Let's work together on your goals!
Janna Kipness
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Online Only)
Therapy is an organic process that gives support and guidance. Our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world create emotional holding patterns of behavior. When we face these with compassion for ourselves, we become freer and more peaceful. Self compassion is a key piece of moving into deeper self connection and self acceptance. If this kind of self intimacy interests you, please contact me to begin.
Therapy is an organic process that gives support and guidance. Our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world create emotional holding patterns of behavior. When we face these with compassion for ourselves, we become freer and more peaceful. Self compassion is a key piece of moving into deeper self connection and self acceptance. If this kind of self intimacy interests you, please contact me to begin.
David B. Fisher Hypnotherapy
CMS, CHT, NLP, FIBH, MBA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
I am a full time practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP, EMDR and Reiki Practitioner/Teacher. My life passion is to assist others to lead a happier and healthier life. Practicing Hypnotherapy for 13 years and Reiki for 24 years, I offer a free consultation, discounted packages, sliding scale and online sessions. Hypnotherapy is a Medical Adjunct. I do not practice medicine. However, Hypnotherapy has become a proven modality with a 93% success rate which has assisted many in healing themselves and living a healthier more productive & meaningful life. You can change your life by altering your attitude, associations and perceptions.
I am a full time practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP, EMDR and Reiki Practitioner/Teacher. My life passion is to assist others to lead a happier and healthier life. Practicing Hypnotherapy for 13 years and Reiki for 24 years, I offer a free consultation, discounted packages, sliding scale and online sessions. Hypnotherapy is a Medical Adjunct. I do not practice medicine. However, Hypnotherapy has become a proven modality with a 93% success rate which has assisted many in healing themselves and living a healthier more productive & meaningful life. You can change your life by altering your attitude, associations and perceptions.
Paper Clay Therapy Institute
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Current immediate openings! The basis of useful therapy is a good working relationship. We work to build that strong, genuine foundation so clients know they have a safe space to work. Our therapeutic approach is grounded in a balanced blend of relational processing and the latest neuroscience. We work first to understand your perspective and therapeutic goals. Together, we create a customized treatment plan using research-based interventions to help you get there.
Current immediate openings! The basis of useful therapy is a good working relationship. We work to build that strong, genuine foundation so clients know they have a safe space to work. Our therapeutic approach is grounded in a balanced blend of relational processing and the latest neuroscience. We work first to understand your perspective and therapeutic goals. Together, we create a customized treatment plan using research-based interventions to help you get there.
Katie Croft
Pre-Licensed Professional, MPS, LMHC, ATR-P
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Online Only)
Immediate Openings Available! I am here to support you on your journey to a more authentic version of yourself. Through art and somatic interventions you can find a place of peace and understanding for yourself and others. These practices help you to discover the power within yourself to move your life in the direction that you choose and heal the wounds that trauma has left behind. I want to support you, celebrate you, challenge you, and truly understand you.
Immediate Openings Available! I am here to support you on your journey to a more authentic version of yourself. Through art and somatic interventions you can find a place of peace and understanding for yourself and others. These practices help you to discover the power within yourself to move your life in the direction that you choose and heal the wounds that trauma has left behind. I want to support you, celebrate you, challenge you, and truly understand you.
Michelle Nickerson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Immediate Openings Available! I work with clients to create a safe place to process what is happening in your life, build a therapeutic relationship, and look at the whole self: spiritual, physical and emotional. Feeling safe enough to look at what's not working in your life right now, and having a therapist with the wide range of skills to help you shift in the areas you want to, can make all the difference. We can all often not feel assertive and or able to be connected in relationships, and I can help you connect to yourself and your intuition to shift patterns that aren't serving you.
Immediate Openings Available! I work with clients to create a safe place to process what is happening in your life, build a therapeutic relationship, and look at the whole self: spiritual, physical and emotional. Feeling safe enough to look at what's not working in your life right now, and having a therapist with the wide range of skills to help you shift in the areas you want to, can make all the difference. We can all often not feel assertive and or able to be connected in relationships, and I can help you connect to yourself and your intuition to shift patterns that aren't serving you.
Andi Ochoa
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Not accepting new clients
I am excited to provide you with a safe space where your mental health care needs can be met. I embrace my clients where they are at, as a whole person while incorporating holistic elements within my therapeutic practice. I have experience working with C-PTSD, Sexual assault survivors, depression, anxiety, identity struggles, postpartum mood disorders and more. I love to empower my clients through their individual journeys. I have a passion for working with mothers/birthing people as well as complex trauma and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I am excited to provide you with a safe space where your mental health care needs can be met. I embrace my clients where they are at, as a whole person while incorporating holistic elements within my therapeutic practice. I have experience working with C-PTSD, Sexual assault survivors, depression, anxiety, identity struggles, postpartum mood disorders and more. I love to empower my clients through their individual journeys. I have a passion for working with mothers/birthing people as well as complex trauma and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Nina Ross, PhD.
PhD, LPAT, ATR
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Greater Gardner, Albuquerque, NM 87107
Not accepting new clients
I work with individual adults, both men and women. Clients looking for new discoveries about themselves and seeking tools for change are a sampling of client needs that I work with. Clients will achieve greater clarity, as well as self- acceptance in our work together. I believe that we all have our own "inner healer," and I help individuals find this voice of truth inside themselves. Learning to trust this voice empowers clients to make decisions and choices that are right and true for them. Learning to release old behaviors that no longer serve creates healthy self-worth. I am happy to work by telehealth; location is not an issue.
I work with individual adults, both men and women. Clients looking for new discoveries about themselves and seeking tools for change are a sampling of client needs that I work with. Clients will achieve greater clarity, as well as self- acceptance in our work together. I believe that we all have our own "inner healer," and I help individuals find this voice of truth inside themselves. Learning to trust this voice empowers clients to make decisions and choices that are right and true for them. Learning to release old behaviors that no longer serve creates healthy self-worth. I am happy to work by telehealth; location is not an issue.
Online Therapists
Keyanna Carson
CPSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87110
adept in meditation and mindfulness practices, tailored to aid those facing mental health challenges, particularly within marginalized and LGBTQ+ communities.
Healing is more than a concept; it's an active process, a journey we embark on with intention and support. I recognize the courage it takes to seek help and embrace vulnerability, seeing it not as weakness, but as strength. I have traversed similar paths & I understand the emotional terrain intimately. As a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW), I offer empathetic listening and personalized guidance rooted in shared experiences, integrating spiritual teachings, mindfulness techniques, and herbal remedies into our holistic approach to healing. Unlike traditional therapy, my support is grounded in lived wisdom, supplemented by
adept in meditation and mindfulness practices, tailored to aid those facing mental health challenges, particularly within marginalized and LGBTQ+ communities.
Healing is more than a concept; it's an active process, a journey we embark on with intention and support. I recognize the courage it takes to seek help and embrace vulnerability, seeing it not as weakness, but as strength. I have traversed similar paths & I understand the emotional terrain intimately. As a Certified Peer Support Worker (CPSW), I offer empathetic listening and personalized guidance rooted in shared experiences, integrating spiritual teachings, mindfulness techniques, and herbal remedies into our holistic approach to healing. Unlike traditional therapy, my support is grounded in lived wisdom, supplemented by
Vincent “V” Espinoza
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Online Only)
Vincent enjoys working with men across the lifespan who are seeking guidance and mental health support, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals exploring relationship diversity (polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy) and special sexual interests (BDSM, fetish, and kink).
Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) Counselor with a passion for delivering sexual health and trauma-informed therapy through a systems-oriented lens. Vincent strongly believes in incorporating all aspects of an individual’s identity in the journey toward healing and self-love.
Vincent enjoys working with men across the lifespan who are seeking guidance and mental health support, the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals exploring relationship diversity (polyamory, ethical nonmonogamy) and special sexual interests (BDSM, fetish, and kink).
Vincent is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) Counselor with a passion for delivering sexual health and trauma-informed therapy through a systems-oriented lens. Vincent strongly believes in incorporating all aspects of an individual’s identity in the journey toward healing and self-love.
Ione Hepburn
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CLC, C-MI
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102
From battling addiction, anxiety, and depression to navigating LGBTQ issues and life transitions, I'm here to guide.
Everyone has vulnerabilities, but imagine a life where your vulnerabilities have become your strengths. Although it may seem overwhelming now, with the right support, your pain can be transformed into an incredible source of personal growth. From my own experiences and those I have supported on their unique journeys, I have seen the true potential of transformation. For this reason, I offer more than just therapy - together, we will create a safe and compassionate space where you can confront your challenges, empower yourself, and transform your life.
From battling addiction, anxiety, and depression to navigating LGBTQ issues and life transitions, I'm here to guide.
Everyone has vulnerabilities, but imagine a life where your vulnerabilities have become your strengths. Although it may seem overwhelming now, with the right support, your pain can be transformed into an incredible source of personal growth. From my own experiences and those I have supported on their unique journeys, I have seen the true potential of transformation. For this reason, I offer more than just therapy - together, we will create a safe and compassionate space where you can confront your challenges, empower yourself, and transform your life.
Umoja Behavioral Health Pc Kenneth Winfrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RYT
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87106
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.
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.
John H Reiser
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
I also work closely with the LGBTQ+ community and others who've had difficulty finding a safe space in which to speak.
I am a dedicated clinician and I strive to create a strong, supportive space for clients who are interested in their inner work. I have worked with clients in severe emotional distress, and also with clients who just feel a need to "find a new path forward". Some of my clients come for brief intensive counseling during a crisis while others to do longer-term work on a quest for self-understanding and freedom from past painful experiences. Couples counseling is also part of my practice. I have extensive psychoanalytic training as well as experience in short-term modalities .
I also work closely with the LGBTQ+ community and others who've had difficulty finding a safe space in which to speak.
I am a dedicated clinician and I strive to create a strong, supportive space for clients who are interested in their inner work. I have worked with clients in severe emotional distress, and also with clients who just feel a need to "find a new path forward". Some of my clients come for brief intensive counseling during a crisis while others to do longer-term work on a quest for self-understanding and freedom from past painful experiences. Couples counseling is also part of my practice. I have extensive psychoanalytic training as well as experience in short-term modalities .
The People's Counseling and Consulting, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Waitlist for new clients
You exist within cultures, systems, and contexts that impact your health, wellbeing, and sense of who you are. Gender inequality, incarceration, racial inequality, LGBTQ discrimination, medical bias, financial insecurity, housing insecurity, etc. impacts our ability to thrive. We experience trauma within these systems and are left believing it's our own fault. Our own weakness. Our own problem to deal with. You are not alone! Navigating an unjust society is exhausting and you want to do more than survive and "get by". You want to thrive and live with integrity knowing that you exist and have a right to live with dignity.
You exist within cultures, systems, and contexts that impact your health, wellbeing, and sense of who you are. Gender inequality, incarceration, racial inequality, LGBTQ discrimination, medical bias, financial insecurity, housing insecurity, etc. impacts our ability to thrive. We experience trauma within these systems and are left believing it's our own fault. Our own weakness. Our own problem to deal with. You are not alone! Navigating an unjust society is exhausting and you want to do more than survive and "get by". You want to thrive and live with integrity knowing that you exist and have a right to live with dignity.
Antonia P Montoya
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CHES
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Working with people in New Mexico who are Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Black, Trans/nb, LGBTQ+, ENM/polyamorous, living with pain/disabilities has taught me that my clients are the experts on their lived experience.
Currently accepting new clients. All sessions are self-pay with a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available. - - - I am a mental health therapist and practitioner of traditional medicine who specializes in walking alongside clients through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD and challenging life transitions. I love working with clients to help them transform patterns that feel stuck because they have been lifelong, systemic, ancestral or historical. I support my clients in their exploration and reconnection with their true selves while teaching practices for creating the change they seek in their lives.
Working with people in New Mexico who are Hispanic/Latinx, Native American, Black, Trans/nb, LGBTQ+, ENM/polyamorous, living with pain/disabilities has taught me that my clients are the experts on their lived experience.
Currently accepting new clients. All sessions are self-pay with a limited number of pay-what-you-can spots available. - - - I am a mental health therapist and practitioner of traditional medicine who specializes in walking alongside clients through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD and challenging life transitions. I love working with clients to help them transform patterns that feel stuck because they have been lifelong, systemic, ancestral or historical. I support my clients in their exploration and reconnection with their true selves while teaching practices for creating the change they seek in their lives.
Michael E. Small
LSAA, CPSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87110
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.
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.
Kassondra Glenn
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
As a lesbian therapist, I have particular interest in and dedication to working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My practice is grounded in the belief that we heal through attuned relationship. I hold the therapeutic alliance in high regard and value co-creating space for exploration with clients. Depending on what you bring to our sessions, attachment-based, existential, psychodynamic, or EMDR techniques may be incorporated.
As a lesbian therapist, I have particular interest in and dedication to working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My practice is grounded in the belief that we heal through attuned relationship. I hold the therapeutic alliance in high regard and value co-creating space for exploration with clients. Depending on what you bring to our sessions, attachment-based, existential, psychodynamic, or EMDR techniques may be incorporated.
Kelli Hayden
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87109 (Online Only)
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.
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.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.