Maria Birrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (505) 448-4148
I specialize in working with veterans and military-connected personnel at Paws and Stripes. Experiences connected to military life and service can affect how you relate to yourself, others, and the world around you. My approach balances compassionate listening, validation and reflection with thoughtful questioning, gentle challenge, and reframing. Together, we will identify wounds and patterns that may be impacting you and clarify goals that support meaningful healing and lasting change. My expertise includes working with trauma, identity and life transitions, grief, anxiety, depression, moral injury, and coping skills development.
I integrate Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and concepts from Internal Family Systems. My training as a yoga teacher supports a holistic, body-aware approach that emphasizes mindfulness, nervous system regulation, self-compassion, and the connection between physical and emotional healing.
Reaching out for support takes courage. Service to self is service to others, and work done in therapy can positively impact those around you. Paws and Stripes offers free individual counseling for military-connected personnel (Veterans, family members, active duty, Guard, Reserve) and group counseling for Veterans. Call or email our case manager to enroll!
Call or Email Maria Birrell now for a free 15 minute consultation - (505) 448-4148
Let's Connect (505) 448-4148
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Mexico / SWB-2024-0715 Maria Birrell
- In Practice for 2 years
- Attended University of Edinburgh, Social Work
- Certificate from Registered Yoga Teacher RYT-200
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Maria Birrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (505) 448-4148
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Veterans
- Trauma and PTSD
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Depression
- Divorce
- Dual Diagnosis
- Grief
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Women's Issues
Maria Birrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (505) 448-4148
Group Practice
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Maria Birrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (505) 448-4148
Location
Group Practice
Paws and StripesNearby Areas
Maria Birrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Call for a free consultation now - (505) 448-4148