Blue Shield Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

We offer individual, teen, couples, and family therapy in a safe, supportive and nonjudgmental atmosphere. With our clinical skills we work collaboratively with our clients to overcome challenges they may be facing such as trouble sleeping, overthinking, issues in communication, relationship, grief, and depression to name a few. We believe we all carry the strength within to navigate this adventure called “life.” Let’s discover the best version of you! Mind, body, heart and spirit.

Often, people have difficulty finding a therapist that meets their needs and the search can be overwhelming. If you are looking for a therapist who is trauma-informed, inclusive, and empathetic then we are here for you. We believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their difficult stories in a space that is free of judgment.

Are you a young adult who "just can't" anymore? Are the pressures of social media and the constant societal drive to look and appear perfect causing you to question everything about yourself and making you constantly feel like you're not enough? If this resonates with you, I'm here to help. I get it....being a young person is hard, and being a young person in this day and age is even harder. I absolutely love working with young adults who are trying to figure out their place in the world and where they fit in. My specialty is you, and I can help get your life back on track.

Anxiety and depression gives us bad stories that we tell ourselves over and over again; in therapy, we will work together to rewrite those stories, weaving a new narrative with better truths that encourage your growth. I want to help you find the connections in your story to answer the questions about yourself that have been making it difficult to move forward on your own path. Working to untangle our pasts and how they inform our present can be intimidating but it allows us to navigate a better course for our future.

When you are ready to work and feel change in your life, to notice things & deliberately work on constructing the desired outcome, we can work together to accomplish what you are hoping for. We can get you through anxiety, depression, relationship issues, parenting struggles or whatever else you might be facing. And know that if I cannot help you, I will work to try to help you find someone that can. I never leave people hanging; I see things through to support you fully.

Counseling is my second career. I have always been in a helping profession and my journey to becoming a clinician began as a teacher. Helping others has always been a passion of mine whether it was in the classroom or in a counseling office. In every client that I have ever had the privilege to be a part of their journey, it has always been my sincere hope that I could at least plant a seed of hope and inspiration. I see clients with various issues. I focus on teen and women issues but do see individuals for many other issues, such as trauma and depression.

Vincent (he/they) is a nonbinary, pansexual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) Counselor with a passion for delivering cognitive behavioral 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’s focus is working with members of the LGBTQ+ community and individuals with special sexual interests.

***We are accepting New Clients*** Finding a trusted therapist you connect with is one of the most important parts of your healing journey. Sometimes it’s overwhelming grief that brings us to counseling. At other times it’s a general malaise or undefined unhappiness. At times our sorrow or trauma is so dark we can barely breathe. Other times, we know there’s more to life, yet we are allowing it to pass us by. We don’t know how to re-engage, how to find that zest for life. Perhaps it's a spiritual awakening that's prompting you to seek support. We ALL need guidance and a safe space.

The overarching therapeutic philosophy at Desert Wise is the belief that good therapy starts with meaningful human interactions. We believe that therapists must be comfortable, safe, and trustworthy to sit in a room with. Desert Wise's interdisciplinary team utilizes a range of treatment approaches (as outlined on our clinician's bios on our website's team page), but at our core, we believe that every patient who sits in front of us makes sense. It's our job to help them make sense of their life story and who they are today.

An ideal client for our services is someone with substance use disorder or behvioral health issues who is motivated for change and willing to engage and participate in programing.

My practice is designed to help clients work through issues, current or historical, which are keeping them from a full and contented life . I have over 20 years counseling experience. My specialties are eating disorders of all types,trauma and OCD treatment. Because, eating disorders co-occur with many other psychological diagnoses including PTSD, OCD, and various anxiety and mood and personality disorders, I have learned to employ a variety of techniques to achieve results, and not stick to a "one-size-fits-all" treatment approach.

Immediate Openings! At Sandia Therapy and Wellness Center, we ensure that those in our community can access care where and when they need it. We provide outpatient mental health treatment to numerous people, of all backgrounds and cultures. We open our doors to every Albuquerque metro area resident, and, in some cases, those in neighboring communities–serving individuals and families facing adverse life circumstances or struggling with mental health issues.

We are here to help. Wild Magnolia is a private therapy practice built on wellness because, we see it works to change people's lives. Together we will identify the steps to create a daily practice of how to manage your emotions, motivation goals and life style.

Over 27 years I've had the privilege of helping children, teens, parents, co-parents, adults, and families; facing tough and painful circumstances. Family, Children's, Delinquency, and Criminal cases continues to lend support for those involved in legal matters. Parents are powerful influencers good & bad. I work to improve, empower and educate for more functional relationships. Children and teens often need an objective ear to help them with increasing pressures. Adults seeking support and problem-solving tools for relationships, career, and childhood-effects are also valued focus. This includes the effects of trauma and abuse.

An ideal client for our services is someone with substance use disorder or behvioral health issues who is motivated for change and willing to engage and participate in programing.