Therapists in Cielito Lindo, Albuquerque, NM

I understand that no one chooses to develop a substance use disorder. Instead, individuals who become dependent on substances are coping with life circumstances to the best of their ability.

I specialize in the areas of women's issues and multicultural counseling. Treatment takes on an integrative approach that best suits your needs. I emphasize personal growth and well-being for individuals, families, and communities of all ethnicities, cultures, races, genders, sexual orientations, ability/disability levels, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sizes, other identities. Although I have expertise as a psychologist and I share that expertise with you, I believe that you are the expert of your life and have your own wisdom. Together we can collaborate to determine the best courses of action to improve your health and well-being.

Because there are times in many people's lives when circumstances can become overwhelming, I am dedicated to working with you to reestablish balance and discover your highest potential. Age groups from adolescence through older adulthood are my specialty. I work with a variety of concerns, including grief and loss, substance and alcohol abuse, anxiety, depression, issues with chronic illness and aging.Implementing a range of approaches that will best meet your style and enable you to meet your goals, combined with a sincere desire to help people, are the skills I bring to the client relationship.

Life isn't always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people amongst us need a little bit of help to work through some of life's more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight and hurdles to overcome at some point.

EMDR since 2003. Traditional talk therapy often DOES NOT uncover and address the actual past complexities and traumas of a person's life that continue to have emotional effects causing present day anxiety, stress and depression. I offer Attachment Focused EMDR in an effective format which connects to the underlying memories that repeatedly surface blocking access to a sense of well being and healthier outlook. My form of therapy decreases the charge connected to negative experiences and moves clients into a more objective and positively focused framework (Parnell, 2007). I also offer grief intervention within an EMDR structure.

I am passionate about empowering clients to access their own strengths and resources in order to overcome the difficult challenges that life throws at us. I believe that relationships impact every aspect of our lives. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, families and military personnel dealing with a wide range of concerns. I have worked with clients on concerns such as: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parent/child conflict, stress, low self-esteem, emotional and behavioral issues, post traumatic stress disorder and trauma.

I work mostly with individuals to treat anxiety, PTSD, depression, eating disorders, and body image problems. I use evidence-based treatments, mainly Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I am specifically trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and CBT-E (for Eating Disorders). In therapy you can expect to play an active role in the process and will often have homework assignments. This is the best way to learn new skills and ways of thinking toward recovery!

I use a holistic framework to educate my clients about how and what to eat in order to feel energized, grounded and well nourished. I help them to create habits that support their health and wellness goals. This includes counseling and education around holistic nutrition, meal planning and the connection between food and mood. I help my clients to identify the core values in their lives and to understand how emotional eating can affect the realization of their goals. I help my clients develop strategies around food that support their vision for wellness in a meaningful and sustainable way.

I have been working with individuals and groups in a variety of capacities for over 25 years. I offer a compassionate approach to self-exploration, healing and transformation. Trained in solution-focused, mindfulness and strength-based therapies, I have a holistic, integrative style and am enthusiastic about helping you uncover and live out of your best self.

I am a medical doctor and addictionologist who does not just treat addictions. I treat the whole person with an addiction which includes the entire psychosocial, medical, and spiritual needs of the person suffering with addiction. I am also certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and by NAADAC as a DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). I am also currently working on my doctorate's degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) at California Southern University.

Want to live with a greater capacity for joy, wholeness, and satisfaction? You might be wanting to reach out to someone, to improve your relationship, to make some changes, or to experience relief from what you're going through or what you've been feeling lately. That's healthy, and this is a great place to start. Welcome. Let's talk.

I believe a big part of therapy is understanding the nature of change: how hard it is, what gets in the way, what helps create change. If you're ready and willing and needing to change - I'd love to work with you.

If you are suffering from a trauma, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts/memories and/or emotional trauma I can help! Emotional trauma can result from any life event which causes significant physical or emotional injury and distress, in which the person experiences being overwhelmed, helpless, or trapped. Some of these include death of a loved one, divorce, infidelity, physical abuse, neglectful trauma or loss. Being in the midst of a pandemic is also considered traumatic!

As we travel through the journey of life we inevitably run into obstacles that challenge our coping skills, our way of life, and even our spiritual faith. Hurdles such as loss of focus, loss of relationships, grief, stress, addictions, past and current trauma, depression, and anxiety can seriously challenge our ability to live the life we had imagined; sometimes we even lose our way and direction.

(505) 506-7022 Are you struggling in life? Would you like to explore past and current experiences and feelings? If so, psychotherapy can help you tap into your inner resources and develop a fuller life. My open, accepting, and nonjudgmental style has welcomed clients and facilitated healing for over 25 years.Through my career, I have worked with individuals dealing with such challenges as anxiety, depression, and PTSD resulting from abuse, trauma, and torture among other experiences.Through in-depth therapy, the pain of the isolation, failed relationships, low self-esteem, poor self-confidence, and other life issues may be relieved.

Our mission is to empower people through focused therapy and consultation. We provide outpatient counseling services in a comfortable, relaxed environment. We work with individuals (children, teens, adults, elderly), couples, families, and groups. We have a unique style and utilisr a holisitic approach.

I've passionately served the NM queer community for the past 10 years. I work with adults struggling with generalized and social anxiety, trauma, depression, change of life/adjustment issues, grief & loss, and LGBTQ+ concerns (coming out, gender identity, transitioning, living an authentic life).

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.

Proud to be a Trans-Identified Provider serving the Transgender and Gender-Expansive community in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. I am a clinical social worker specializing in mental/behavioral health. I incorporate my knowledge of Traditional Medicine and Clinical Social Work to provide a holistic approach to each individual I work with. As a trans-identified provider, I strive to create more access and choices for my LGBQ and Trans family to help eliminate any barriers associated with care. My extensive 10+ years in the field lends well to serving all person seeking therapy, not just LGBTQ clients!!