Art Therapy in New Mexico

At different parts of our journey we will all encounter challenges - relationship problems, life transitions, grief. Sometimes you need a new perspective and tools to work through the current situation and get you to a new chapter. Having a relationship focused completely on your needs and goals can be invaluable. By working with a counselor you can connect with, you can turn hard times into growth opportunities that help strengthen and make you more into the person you were created to be. This allows you to move forward with wisdom, joy, purpose, and self compassion, affecting your quality of life and the world around you.

Do you feel stuck or lost in life? Not sure how to manage life's demands or navigate a life change and need more support? Do you long for something better for yourself, just not sure what or how to go about it? Are you confused about who you are? Do you want to learn more about yourself so that you can more effectively BE your whole Self? Life is stressful, especially in these post-pandemic times. Maybe you have done therapy before and you're ready to begin again. Or maybe you are new to therapy and want to explore how an attuned therapist can support you towards personal growth and self-discovery.

I am currently not accepting new clients. A moment of deeply connecting with oneself through an embodied experience can allow for spontaneous change, and eliminate the need for constant seeking of new insight or retelling of the story. I listen to both your words and body with deep respect and sensitivity. I accept you as you are. I will help you gather your resources and embody self-compassion and strength, which will enable you to slowly and gently process pain, stress, and trauma. Through our work together, you will experience being able to lovingly soothe the pain, instead of going towards addictive processes or substances.

Healing begins through relationship. Our work together will first be to build a safe and trusting relationship to engage in a deeper process of transformation. All of our experiences, prenatally to the present, have led us to who we are today. Sometimes, we need help figuring out where we’re stuck, what’s getting in the way and how to find our way forward. This can be tricky to navigate by ourselves. Through open and honest exploration of your unique experiences, I will guide you in slowing down while finding a deeper sense of self-awareness and healthier ways to move forward.

I'd like to help you set your best self free. Through mental health counseling, art therapy, sand tray, mindfulness, visualization, and transpersonal therapy, we will work together to address the important concerns in your life. I am strength-based, compassionate, empowering, and focused on you. I work with many issues including Grief and Loss, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Life Transition, Low Self Esteem, Relationship Issues, and Adjustment Disorders. For an appointment, call me at 505-492-5128.

When you recognize that your current patterns no longer serve you, telling your story in a safe space can start you on the path back to your true self. Underneath the issues that trouble you; grief, trauma, depression, stress, feeling stuck...there are opportunities for growth and positive change. It's time to reconnect with that still, soft voice inside of you that speaks to the truth of who you are; your best self. My therapeutic approach is adapted to your needs; integrating Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Art Therapy. I am also trained in EMDR.

Do you feeI stuck? Find yourself in transition? Unsure where your life is heading? Perhaps it's time to take a look at what's holding you back? You're motivated now and want to make some changes. You want to feel better. I'm passionate about my work with clients. I see my mission as assisting you on your journey. And through a collaborative effort, help you identify the issues and changes you want to make. You're ready to set some goals, do the work to achieve a happier, more fulfilling life! Together we can make that happen! I look forward to speaking with you!

I believe that you are the expert of your own healing process. I provide space for in-depth exploration, offering compassion, curiosity, creativity, and resources. I work to align with you so that together we can address the factors that are impeding your well-being and growth. As we move through a time where it increasingly feels that the ground beneath us is shifting, my aim is to support you in not only coping with the challenges ahead, but thriving and moving forward as the empowered creator of your own story. Therapy is an opportunity to slow down and cultivate more authentic alignment with yourself, others, and your community.

At Artistic Wellness, we strive to produce a safe, secure, and judgement free space so clients have the best opportunities to freely express themselves. Together we forge a path that leads to the achievement of life goals and a better understanding of self. Goals can range from establishing stronger relationships, reducing stress and anxiety, overcoming great life challenges, family issues, or just releasing general daily concerns.

The adolescents, adults, seniors, couples, and families who benefit most from my services are interested in learning about themselves - what they like and don't like, what motivates them, what they believe about themselves and others, and what they want their lives and relationships to be like. The issues people typically ask for my help with include: anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, personality issues, self-esteem, identity, substance use problems, compulsive behaviors (eating, gambling, sexual, etc), occupational/academic issues, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My clients achieve self acceptance and satisfaction by learning to make choices that are consistent with their values, needs, and goals.

I offer a safe and supportive environment for exploration and healing while encouraging self-compassion and present-moment awareness. My approach is warm, collaborative, and relational. I work to apply an integrative approach with my clients, advocating for their wholeness through mindfulness, self-awareness, empowerment and authenticity. I received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from New Mexico Highlands University. I am committed to practicing with cultural humility and creating a welcoming and equitable space for all clients.

Thank-you for your interest in my private practice. Whether you are feeling stuck in a pattern or experiencing self-defeating behavior, my goal is to help you achieve your best self, and create the life you desire. I work for you, or your child to achieve your goals, providing a confidential and safe environment to help you create changes in as little time as possible. While I am fortunate to have advanced training and excellent education, I find that personal life experience and triumphs to be the invaluable education, shaping me into a seasoned psychotherapist best equipped to serve my clients.

My years in clinical practice have taught me that most people want and need some support and practical tools to get them through the tough times in life-loss of a loved one, job, end of a relationship, financial stress. Or perhaps you need to change what you know are bad habits and are having difficulty doing so on your own. Transitions that are managed successfully can give us new tools and wisdom. We shed our old selves and face the future embedded in our resilience. If these are your needs please contact me. I will do my best to answer your questions and give you a birds eye view of what treatment would be like.

Are you looking for an easily accessible therapist that you can see from the comfort of your home or anywhere of your choosing? Are you looking to improve your life, work through past trauma, or build coping skills for maintaining positive mental health? If so, we may be the right fit!

I work with adults, couples, families, and teens to untangle their problems, cope with emotional pain, and live more authentically. I believe that understanding a person's relationships with others, both historically and currently, is central to the process of change. This means that we'll spend time together talking about current, everyday stressors and dilemmas but we'll also look to identify patterns and dynamics that seem to have an ongoing influence in your life.