Therapists in Albuquerque, NM
Children experiencing ongoing stress, internal conflicts and or trauma, often, more than other's their own age, resort to acting-out at home, at school, and in the community, and will do things such as; not following or ignoring directions, yelling, crying, screaming, hitting, throwing things, as well as fighting with sibling, peers, and adults. Parents do their best, but sometimes feel overwhelmed or even guilty, where despite all of their efforts, the child continues to misbehave. The hardest part, is that parents and kids want resolution, a return to a better relationship, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start.
Children experiencing ongoing stress, internal conflicts and or trauma, often, more than other's their own age, resort to acting-out at home, at school, and in the community, and will do things such as; not following or ignoring directions, yelling, crying, screaming, hitting, throwing things, as well as fighting with sibling, peers, and adults. Parents do their best, but sometimes feel overwhelmed or even guilty, where despite all of their efforts, the child continues to misbehave. The hardest part, is that parents and kids want resolution, a return to a better relationship, but sometimes it's hard to know where to start.
Accepting new clients for a limited time.
Thank you for your courage in seeking help. I invite you to share your experiences in a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment.
I treat all conditions, such as anxiety, panic, depression, grief, and a full range of trauma-related conditions, including full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
As an EMDR-trained trauma specialist, trauma resolution is the focus of treatment.
Accepting new clients for a limited time.
Thank you for your courage in seeking help. I invite you to share your experiences in a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment.
I treat all conditions, such as anxiety, panic, depression, grief, and a full range of trauma-related conditions, including full-blown post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
As an EMDR-trained trauma specialist, trauma resolution is the focus of treatment.
After several years as a counselor, I shifted to coaching to offer a more practical, forward-focused path. You want a connection that feels genuine. Maybe the spark has faded, communication has broken down, or intimacy feels like work instead of joy. You might be rebuilding trust after infidelity, learning to date after divorce, or exploring new parts of your identity. You want a relationship that feels alive, and a sex life that reflects who you truly are—confident, open, and connected.
After several years as a counselor, I shifted to coaching to offer a more practical, forward-focused path. You want a connection that feels genuine. Maybe the spark has faded, communication has broken down, or intimacy feels like work instead of joy. You might be rebuilding trust after infidelity, learning to date after divorce, or exploring new parts of your identity. You want a relationship that feels alive, and a sex life that reflects who you truly are—confident, open, and connected.
As a BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent person, there was a lot of stigma to seeking counseling growing up. On top of that, everywhere I turned, I seemed to constantly be bombarded with the narrative that, to be strong, I had to navigate a world that was not structured for me on my own. So, I became a therapist to help and give permission to people like me that it is okay to seek help in navigating the troubles in their own lives and the storms brewing in the world around them.
As a BIPOC, queer, and neurodivergent person, there was a lot of stigma to seeking counseling growing up. On top of that, everywhere I turned, I seemed to constantly be bombarded with the narrative that, to be strong, I had to navigate a world that was not structured for me on my own. So, I became a therapist to help and give permission to people like me that it is okay to seek help in navigating the troubles in their own lives and the storms brewing in the world around them.
Eternal Light Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87110
Waitlist for new clients
Are you feeling anxious? Do you ruminate in your thoughts and situations seem overwhelming? Do you have past trauma that makes it difficult to trust people and your decisions? Acknowledging that life is uncertain and not knowing how to move forward is a step in a healthy direction. I believe that building safety and trust with clients, encourages self-exploration and growth.
Are you feeling anxious? Do you ruminate in your thoughts and situations seem overwhelming? Do you have past trauma that makes it difficult to trust people and your decisions? Acknowledging that life is uncertain and not knowing how to move forward is a step in a healthy direction. I believe that building safety and trust with clients, encourages self-exploration and growth.
I work with clients in New Mexico and Colorado. I focus on creating a neuroqueer- and BIMPOC-affirming space where individuals can deconstruct old narratives and rebuild a stronger foundation of self. My clients seek art therapy and neuro-affirming assessments because they've often felt unseen with talk-based therapies rooted in dominant culture ideas of "success" and "normalcy". Ultimately, most folks want to feel more safe in their ability to live authentically and sustainably.
I work with clients in New Mexico and Colorado. I focus on creating a neuroqueer- and BIMPOC-affirming space where individuals can deconstruct old narratives and rebuild a stronger foundation of self. My clients seek art therapy and neuro-affirming assessments because they've often felt unseen with talk-based therapies rooted in dominant culture ideas of "success" and "normalcy". Ultimately, most folks want to feel more safe in their ability to live authentically and sustainably.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Supervisor with over 10 years of experience. I'm certified in EMDR Therapy and specialize in trauma. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy and I am honored to work with individuals and couples experiencing a variety of life challenges. My passion is to help clients create renewed lives filled with authenticity, purpose, and meaning.
I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Supervisor with over 10 years of experience. I'm certified in EMDR Therapy and specialize in trauma. I believe everyone can benefit from therapy and I am honored to work with individuals and couples experiencing a variety of life challenges. My passion is to help clients create renewed lives filled with authenticity, purpose, and meaning.
Many of our hurt areas, from the recent or distant past, can re-wound us. Relationships wound us, so wounds are best healed through relationship. I specialize in helping you find, build and utilize current relationships to recover from past emotional injuries, and to strengthen ways of relating so you can enrich and empower many other areas of your life. Inner rlshp is also key! I am trained, and have many years experience with communication skills, from a behavioral to a deeper psychological or spiritual level. I find Internal Family Systems powerfully life changing for all issues!
Many of our hurt areas, from the recent or distant past, can re-wound us. Relationships wound us, so wounds are best healed through relationship. I specialize in helping you find, build and utilize current relationships to recover from past emotional injuries, and to strengthen ways of relating so you can enrich and empower many other areas of your life. Inner rlshp is also key! I am trained, and have many years experience with communication skills, from a behavioral to a deeper psychological or spiritual level. I find Internal Family Systems powerfully life changing for all issues!
You may find yourself reacting in ways that don’t match who you want to be such as shutting down in conflict, overextending for others, snapping at the people you love, or quietly questioning your worth afterward. Maybe anxiety, grief, trauma, or life stressors feel heavier than they should. You want to understand why these patterns exist, feel steadier in your emotions, and build relationships rooted in trust, clarity, and self-respect rather than always feeling like you're in survival.
You may find yourself reacting in ways that don’t match who you want to be such as shutting down in conflict, overextending for others, snapping at the people you love, or quietly questioning your worth afterward. Maybe anxiety, grief, trauma, or life stressors feel heavier than they should. You want to understand why these patterns exist, feel steadier in your emotions, and build relationships rooted in trust, clarity, and self-respect rather than always feeling like you're in survival.
With more than 35 years of experience, I offer evidence-based treatments within a caring and supportive space. If you struggle with overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, troubled relationships, or just feel stuck, therapy visits supplemented with texts and emails between visits can help you gain balance and sustain your progress. I am committed to your success as you strive for a healthier life and more satisfying relationships. I also provide supervision for interns, post-graduates, and professionals and offer training in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), cognitive behavioral therapies, and addictions treatment.
With more than 35 years of experience, I offer evidence-based treatments within a caring and supportive space. If you struggle with overwhelming emotions, intrusive thoughts, troubled relationships, or just feel stuck, therapy visits supplemented with texts and emails between visits can help you gain balance and sustain your progress. I am committed to your success as you strive for a healthier life and more satisfying relationships. I also provide supervision for interns, post-graduates, and professionals and offer training in Functional Family Therapy (FFT), cognitive behavioral therapies, and addictions treatment.
I believe that each person has within them the capacity to heal and live a fulfilled life, no matter what diagnoses they have or traumas they may have experienced. It is my goal to help you find that healing, peace, and fulfillment in your life. I can't wait to meet you and work with you along your life path!
I believe that each person has within them the capacity to heal and live a fulfilled life, no matter what diagnoses they have or traumas they may have experienced. It is my goal to help you find that healing, peace, and fulfillment in your life. I can't wait to meet you and work with you along your life path!
Here to help support Teens and Adults navigate their own journey by providing support, strategies, and hope for their healing.
Here to help support Teens and Adults navigate their own journey by providing support, strategies, and hope for their healing.
Non-judgment and compassion are central to my professional belief system, as well as my personal one. I focus on creating a safe and trusting environment within the therapy room so if just for an hour, a client can take off their armor and feel truly seen and understood. While I am an eclectic therapist, I mostly utilize Art Therapy and a Person-Centered approach to counseling which focuses on empathy, exploring one's voice through creativity, and a recognition of each client’s ability for growth and self-actualization.
Non-judgment and compassion are central to my professional belief system, as well as my personal one. I focus on creating a safe and trusting environment within the therapy room so if just for an hour, a client can take off their armor and feel truly seen and understood. While I am an eclectic therapist, I mostly utilize Art Therapy and a Person-Centered approach to counseling which focuses on empathy, exploring one's voice through creativity, and a recognition of each client’s ability for growth and self-actualization.
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, grief, major life transitions, and severe mental health challenges. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. With experience across hospitals, schools, and community settings, I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space where clients can process what they’ve been through and build resilience, stability, and confidence in their next steps. I also have extensive experience working with the Native American population
I work with teens and adults navigating trauma, grief, major life transitions, and severe mental health challenges. Many clients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. With experience across hospitals, schools, and community settings, I provide a supportive, culturally responsive space where clients can process what they’ve been through and build resilience, stability, and confidence in their next steps. I also have extensive experience working with the Native American population
The Treehouse is a group of providers passionate about humanistic, individualized support. We work with people of all ages, specializing in supporting teens and adults exploring their neurodivergent identity, couples navigating changes in their relationship, and children who need kind, caring support with home and school struggles. We are most well-known in our community and around the US for our approach to support Autistics, PDAers, and ADHDers across the lifespan.
The Treehouse is a group of providers passionate about humanistic, individualized support. We work with people of all ages, specializing in supporting teens and adults exploring their neurodivergent identity, couples navigating changes in their relationship, and children who need kind, caring support with home and school struggles. We are most well-known in our community and around the US for our approach to support Autistics, PDAers, and ADHDers across the lifespan.
Immediate openings available!
Looking for a therapist who has life experience, but isn't "old school?" Someone who can meet you where you're at professionally, psychologically, and identity-wise?
I have a passion for supporting people through life's challenges. I work especially with LGBTQIA+ folks, leaders, women of all stripes, and late-diagnosed/high-masking autists.
I incorporate mindfulness, feminist, and existential therapy approaches. I am queer-identified, Poly/ENM inclusive, and kink-friendly.
Immediate openings available!
Looking for a therapist who has life experience, but isn't "old school?" Someone who can meet you where you're at professionally, psychologically, and identity-wise?
I have a passion for supporting people through life's challenges. I work especially with LGBTQIA+ folks, leaders, women of all stripes, and late-diagnosed/high-masking autists.
I incorporate mindfulness, feminist, and existential therapy approaches. I am queer-identified, Poly/ENM inclusive, and kink-friendly.
At Roots of Resilience, I seek to help families and individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I am here to walk alongside you with care and respect for your unique journey. I believe every family and individual—regardless of background, language, or life experience—deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. We will work together to create a collaborative space where you, your child, or your family can feel safe to explore challenges, build on your strengths and move towards positive change.
At Roots of Resilience, I seek to help families and individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I am here to walk alongside you with care and respect for your unique journey. I believe every family and individual—regardless of background, language, or life experience—deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. We will work together to create a collaborative space where you, your child, or your family can feel safe to explore challenges, build on your strengths and move towards positive change.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance use. I have experience supporting those recovering from coercive control or religious trauma, as well as members of marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and women. My goal is to provide a compassionate, safe, and collaborative space where you can feel heard, explore your experiences and emotions, and take meaningful steps toward resilience, healing, and a more authentic life.
I work with adults navigating life transitions, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, or substance use. I have experience supporting those recovering from coercive control or religious trauma, as well as members of marginalized communities, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and women. My goal is to provide a compassionate, safe, and collaborative space where you can feel heard, explore your experiences and emotions, and take meaningful steps toward resilience, healing, and a more authentic life.
Are you looking for a couples therapist because this pattern of defensiveness, cold shoulder, and not talking for days isn't working?
Are you tired of having the same fight and wishing you could both be better at communication? Have you tried talking about things with your partner before, but every time you express your feelings, it just leads to another fight? Are you looking for a couples therapist to help get out of this funk you've been stuck in?
It's time to do things differently and really get to the root of the problem, because you deserve more than a few good days after you make up from a fight, you deserve real change.
Are you looking for a couples therapist because this pattern of defensiveness, cold shoulder, and not talking for days isn't working?
Are you tired of having the same fight and wishing you could both be better at communication? Have you tried talking about things with your partner before, but every time you express your feelings, it just leads to another fight? Are you looking for a couples therapist to help get out of this funk you've been stuck in?
It's time to do things differently and really get to the root of the problem, because you deserve more than a few good days after you make up from a fight, you deserve real change.
Clients from across New Mexico reach out to me when they are struggling with grief and loss, depression, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, work-related stress, and relationship challenges. I help older teenagers and adults overcome their emotional and behavioral concerns and support meaningful, lasting change. The three main outcomes I help you achieve are quick relief from unhappy feelings, positive behavior change, and success in reaching your long-term goals. My approach goes beyond just coping with problems; I help you build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and develop skills to thrive in all areas of life.
Clients from across New Mexico reach out to me when they are struggling with grief and loss, depression, trauma, anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, work-related stress, and relationship challenges. I help older teenagers and adults overcome their emotional and behavioral concerns and support meaningful, lasting change. The three main outcomes I help you achieve are quick relief from unhappy feelings, positive behavior change, and success in reaching your long-term goals. My approach goes beyond just coping with problems; I help you build resilience, deepen self-awareness, and develop skills to thrive in all areas of life.
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Number of Therapists in Albuquerque, NM
1,000+
Average cost per session
$150
Therapists in Albuquerque, NM who prioritize treating:
| 89% | Anxiety |
| 85% | Depression |
| 79% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 70% | Self Esteem |
| 69% | Relationship Issues |
| 66% | Stress |
| 59% | Grief |
Average years in practice
12 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 86% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 73% | Presbyterian |
| 71% | Medicaid |
How Therapists in Albuquerque, NM see their clients
| 58% | In Person and Online | |
| 42% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
| 77% | Female | |
| 20% | Male | |
| 3% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Albuquerque?
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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.


