Buddhist Therapists in Albuquerque, NM
There is plenty of suffering in our world. Anxiety, depression and other mental ailments are on the rise. People feel more isolated than ever and thinking they might be the only person who feels the way they do. They suffer in silence.
We suffer many times at the hands of our Ego. Ego wants this or doesn’t want that. We feel anxiety or bad mood and we do everything we can to push it away. We don’t want to feel it so we insulate ourselves from it. The paradox is that the more you push something away the stronger it gets. We have created strategies and defenses to keep ourselves moving but in the end they just don't work.
There is plenty of suffering in our world. Anxiety, depression and other mental ailments are on the rise. People feel more isolated than ever and thinking they might be the only person who feels the way they do. They suffer in silence.
We suffer many times at the hands of our Ego. Ego wants this or doesn’t want that. We feel anxiety or bad mood and we do everything we can to push it away. We don’t want to feel it so we insulate ourselves from it. The paradox is that the more you push something away the stronger it gets. We have created strategies and defenses to keep ourselves moving but in the end they just don't work.
I view clients from an 'already whole' perspective where clients can uncover their natural wisdom, inherent health and develop the skillful means to make conscious and positive life choices. I use mindfulness techniques and meditation to help create space and clarity. All people are seen as Basically Good, Kind, Strong and Wise.
I view clients from an 'already whole' perspective where clients can uncover their natural wisdom, inherent health and develop the skillful means to make conscious and positive life choices. I use mindfulness techniques and meditation to help create space and clarity. All people are seen as Basically Good, Kind, Strong and Wise.
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!!
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!!
Are you are challenged with states of depression, anxiety, a lack of direction, relationship or spiritual issues? If you are, we can work together to help you meet and transform those challenges so you can have the life you wish to. Regardless of the nature of your challenges, I can help you access your innate wisdom and capacities to transform your experiences and not be overtaken by difficulties and their effects. It is my wish and purpose to help each person access their innate wisdom and cultivate awareness and skills to meet their experience.
Are you are challenged with states of depression, anxiety, a lack of direction, relationship or spiritual issues? If you are, we can work together to help you meet and transform those challenges so you can have the life you wish to. Regardless of the nature of your challenges, I can help you access your innate wisdom and capacities to transform your experiences and not be overtaken by difficulties and their effects. It is my wish and purpose to help each person access their innate wisdom and cultivate awareness and skills to meet their experience.
I’m a highly experienced psychotherapist working with clients in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. I love moving with people through the places they want to change and grow. I’m honored to help those seeking clarity, calm, wisdom, freedom, and understanding.
- I currently have a short waitlist for full fee clients and a slightly longer wait for sliding scale clients.
I’m a highly experienced psychotherapist working with clients in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. I love moving with people through the places they want to change and grow. I’m honored to help those seeking clarity, calm, wisdom, freedom, and understanding.
- I currently have a short waitlist for full fee clients and a slightly longer wait for sliding scale clients.
, as relevant, and have strong background in Buddhist meditation and Celtic spiritual pagan practice.
Specialties: a) depth psychology through Jungian-based counseling, via Jungian Coaching Program Certificate and accreditation with IACTM;
b) 2 areas of trauma healing: EMDR Level 2, with 15 years of experience, and Janine Fischer's work in reconciling traumatized and healthy parts of the psyche;
c) a women's group, "Anxious Times, Awakened Responses."
, as relevant, and have strong background in Buddhist meditation and Celtic spiritual pagan practice.
Specialties: a) depth psychology through Jungian-based counseling, via Jungian Coaching Program Certificate and accreditation with IACTM;
b) 2 areas of trauma healing: EMDR Level 2, with 15 years of experience, and Janine Fischer's work in reconciling traumatized and healthy parts of the psyche;
c) a women's group, "Anxious Times, Awakened Responses."
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I’m Randi Schweitz, a licensed psychotherapist LPCC, based in Albuquerque NM and I also hold an MHC license in Rhode Island . I specialize in working with adult individuals who are dealing with emotional wounds and unresolved childhood trauma that impact their current relationships. With over 18 years of experience in mindfulness-based and body-centered therapies, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how to support clients through these challenges.My interest in helping those who have experienced emotional wounding began many years ago when I volunteered on a domestic violence hotline.
Book with me now by clicking on my website. I’m Randi Schweitz, a licensed psychotherapist LPCC, based in Albuquerque NM and I also hold an MHC license in Rhode Island . I specialize in working with adult individuals who are dealing with emotional wounds and unresolved childhood trauma that impact their current relationships. With over 18 years of experience in mindfulness-based and body-centered therapies, I’ve developed a deep understanding of how to support clients through these challenges.My interest in helping those who have experienced emotional wounding began many years ago when I volunteered on a domestic violence hotline.
I am a Down-to-Earth therapist who can help you reconnect with your own true nature, and the great outdoors. With the help of Mindfulness-based somatic practices, we can move from the distress of mental difficulties into relationship with the ground of our experience, and what better place to do that than on the literal ground offered by the forested trails of the Land of Enchantment.
I am a Down-to-Earth therapist who can help you reconnect with your own true nature, and the great outdoors. With the help of Mindfulness-based somatic practices, we can move from the distress of mental difficulties into relationship with the ground of our experience, and what better place to do that than on the literal ground offered by the forested trails of the Land of Enchantment.
Envisage - to contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
If you're looking to improve your overall mental health functioning and increase your emotional and cognitive endurance, flexibility, and strength, C. Curry Inc. DBA Envisage Counseling can help. I provide individual counseling on an outpatient basis and tailor the process to your specific needs and preferences.
Envisage - to contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
If you're looking to improve your overall mental health functioning and increase your emotional and cognitive endurance, flexibility, and strength, C. Curry Inc. DBA Envisage Counseling can help. I provide individual counseling on an outpatient basis and tailor the process to your specific needs and preferences.
Dr. April Young has nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental health. She utilizes an integrative psychiatric treatment approach to provide care. Dr. Young personalizes each patient’s treatment plan based on history, desires, and expectations. She specializes in individual and marriage therapy, utilizing psychotherapy, meditation, education, and empowerment. Her goal is to find solutions to your challenges, restore hope, and create a healthy and happier you. She is currently accepting new clients in person in Albuquerque, NM, or virtually. Visit my website at www.dryoungcounseling.com to learn more.
Dr. April Young has nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental health. She utilizes an integrative psychiatric treatment approach to provide care. Dr. Young personalizes each patient’s treatment plan based on history, desires, and expectations. She specializes in individual and marriage therapy, utilizing psychotherapy, meditation, education, and empowerment. Her goal is to find solutions to your challenges, restore hope, and create a healthy and happier you. She is currently accepting new clients in person in Albuquerque, NM, or virtually. Visit my website at www.dryoungcounseling.com to learn more.
I work with adolescents and adults who carry a lot of responsibility or pressure, yet often feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. Many struggle with self-doubt, stress, unresolved past experiences, relationship concerns, or major life transitions. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes safety, trust, and understanding, while offering a supportive, non-judgmental space to gain relief, insight, and skills to show up more fully and authentically in life.
I work with adolescents and adults who carry a lot of responsibility or pressure, yet often feel anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of themselves. Many struggle with self-doubt, stress, unresolved past experiences, relationship concerns, or major life transitions. My work is grounded in a trauma-informed approach that emphasizes safety, trust, and understanding, while offering a supportive, non-judgmental space to gain relief, insight, and skills to show up more fully and authentically in life.
At Gia Family Counseling, I am certified and specialize in perinatal mental health and provide support and guidance surrounding pregnancy, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum health, and the transition to parenthood. I also provide counseling for general stress, anxiety, depressed mood, family and relationship issues, life transitions, cultural identity issues, parenting/co-parenting, infant mental health, and attachment/bonding.
At Gia Family Counseling, I am certified and specialize in perinatal mental health and provide support and guidance surrounding pregnancy, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, postpartum health, and the transition to parenthood. I also provide counseling for general stress, anxiety, depressed mood, family and relationship issues, life transitions, cultural identity issues, parenting/co-parenting, infant mental health, and attachment/bonding.
Tess works with individual adults around issues of Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety & Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Life Cycle Change, Anger Management, Codependency, Coping Skills Development & Life Style Change, Health & Fitness, Vibrant & Healthy Aging, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Grief & Loss, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress Management, Women's Issues. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor ( LPCC ), she is trained in CBT, EMDR, ASDCS, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Body Psychotherapy, MBSEP, CRAFT and Mindfulness. She is also certified in Human Sexuality. Her practice is LGBTQ friendly.
Tess works with individual adults around issues of Trauma and PTSD, Anxiety & Depression, ADHD, Addiction, Life Cycle Change, Anger Management, Codependency, Coping Skills Development & Life Style Change, Health & Fitness, Vibrant & Healthy Aging, Divorce, Dual Diagnosis, Grief & Loss, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Stress Management, Women's Issues. As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor ( LPCC ), she is trained in CBT, EMDR, ASDCS, Motivational Interviewing, DBT, Body Psychotherapy, MBSEP, CRAFT and Mindfulness. She is also certified in Human Sexuality. Her practice is LGBTQ friendly.
Currently accepting new clients. About my work: The experience of stress and trauma can undermine our well-being in our lives. Difficult experiences destroy trust and separate us from ourselves and others, often leaving us in pain and fear. Utilizing a strengths-based, somatic awareness, self-compassion approach your journey through trauma, anxiety, depression, & stages & meaning of life questions is supported, with daily life skills & tools to use in-between sessions. Contact me by email, call, or to self-schedule click on '"My Website".
Currently accepting new clients. About my work: The experience of stress and trauma can undermine our well-being in our lives. Difficult experiences destroy trust and separate us from ourselves and others, often leaving us in pain and fear. Utilizing a strengths-based, somatic awareness, self-compassion approach your journey through trauma, anxiety, depression, & stages & meaning of life questions is supported, with daily life skills & tools to use in-between sessions. Contact me by email, call, or to self-schedule click on '"My Website".
With over 20 years of personal recovery and trauma work, combined with advanced clinical education and training, I bring a deeply rooted understanding of the healing process. My understanding allows me to offer evidence-based care for a broad array of concerns, including trauma, codependency, addiction, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. This blend of lived experience and professional expertise enables me to provide compassionate, client-centered support tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
With over 20 years of personal recovery and trauma work, combined with advanced clinical education and training, I bring a deeply rooted understanding of the healing process. My understanding allows me to offer evidence-based care for a broad array of concerns, including trauma, codependency, addiction, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions. This blend of lived experience and professional expertise enables me to provide compassionate, client-centered support tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Maybe it's time to get the support and compassionate care you want, need and deserve!
Feeling anxious, depressed or dealing with loss, grief, trauma or transition?
Perhaps you've just been feeling a little down or disconnected from yourself or a primary relationship. Are you wanting to heal on deeper levels?
Maybe it's time to get the support and compassionate care you want, need and deserve!
Feeling anxious, depressed or dealing with loss, grief, trauma or transition?
Perhaps you've just been feeling a little down or disconnected from yourself or a primary relationship. Are you wanting to heal on deeper levels?
Welcome Presbyterian Medicaid & commercial folks! (and all others). New years resolution - This office does NOT use AI for recording/charting sessions! MOST important - you to feel heard, understood, and supported. Grief facilitation is honored. Trauma recovery is gently processed. Communication/social skills will open doors. Clients build self-trust and confidence. Feeling stressed, misunderstood, confused or under-appreciated? Together we solidify your emotional stability, and grow your fulfilling and satisfying relationships at home and work. Dreams/nightmare messages are guides. Let's take a deep breath together :-)
Welcome Presbyterian Medicaid & commercial folks! (and all others). New years resolution - This office does NOT use AI for recording/charting sessions! MOST important - you to feel heard, understood, and supported. Grief facilitation is honored. Trauma recovery is gently processed. Communication/social skills will open doors. Clients build self-trust and confidence. Feeling stressed, misunderstood, confused or under-appreciated? Together we solidify your emotional stability, and grow your fulfilling and satisfying relationships at home and work. Dreams/nightmare messages are guides. Let's take a deep breath together :-)
Bilingual therapist. I want to assist individuals, couples or groups of people who are dealing with life’s struggles or just want to get the most out of life and relationships. Being in a healthy emotional and mental state improves our relationship with ourselves, the people we love and everyone we encounter. My philosophy is that the healing of the individual is key to creating a nurturing ecosystem where people feel connected and supported. In this type of environment people can reach their full potential, enjoy the little things, see the best in themselves and others and pursue the creative endeavors that make life worth living!
Bilingual therapist. I want to assist individuals, couples or groups of people who are dealing with life’s struggles or just want to get the most out of life and relationships. Being in a healthy emotional and mental state improves our relationship with ourselves, the people we love and everyone we encounter. My philosophy is that the healing of the individual is key to creating a nurturing ecosystem where people feel connected and supported. In this type of environment people can reach their full potential, enjoy the little things, see the best in themselves and others and pursue the creative endeavors that make life worth living!
We are excited to meet you on your journey to healing. We are committed to providing therapy services that are both compassionate and empowering. We work with adolescents, adults, and families. Our approach to family therapy is through a systemic perspective. Trying to understand individual behavior within the context of the family. We have experience working with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, and marital and family issues. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity.
We are excited to meet you on your journey to healing. We are committed to providing therapy services that are both compassionate and empowering. We work with adolescents, adults, and families. Our approach to family therapy is through a systemic perspective. Trying to understand individual behavior within the context of the family. We have experience working with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, and marital and family issues. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity.
The Evolution Group, Inc - PTSD
Counselor, LMHC, LPCC, LMFT, LMSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Post-Traumatic Stress (P.T.S.) is an injury to the emotional part of the brain from which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, anger, unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood. After 6 months of symptoms the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may apply.
Post-Traumatic Stress (P.T.S.) is an injury to the emotional part of the brain from which a person has difficulty recovering after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event. The condition may last months or years, with triggers that can bring back memories of the trauma accompanied by intense emotional and physical reactions. Symptoms may include nightmares, flashbacks, insomnia, anger, unwanted memories of the trauma, avoidance of situations that bring back memories of the trauma, heightened reactions, anxiety, or depressed mood. After 6 months of symptoms the diagnosis of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may apply.
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Is buddhism beneficial for mental health?
While Buddhism itself is not a treatment for mental health conditions, its practices can greatly enhance mental well-being by introducing coping skills and ideas that promote overall wellness. Key Buddhist practices, such as mindfulness, have been shown to alleviate symptoms of various mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. Moreover, Buddhism's focus on self-compassion, non-judgment, and acceptance can benefit individuals with particularly negative or self-critical thought patterns.
What are the concepts and principles of buddhism as a therapeutic approach?
Core Buddhist principles are often used in therapy to help clients gain insight into their thoughts and emotions. Concepts such as suffering (dukkha) and impermanence (anicca) are applied to help clients recognize that common forms of suffering, like repetitive negative thought patterns, can be accepted and viewed as impermanent. The Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are additional core concepts utilized frequently in Buddhist therapy sessions. The Four Noble Truths highlight the existence of suffering as an inherent part of the human experience—an insight frequently used to move clients toward greater acceptance. The Eightfold Path, which includes right understanding, right thought, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right concentration, and right mindfulness, offers practical skills to alleviate suffering.
What is the buddhist approach and practice during a therapy session?
Therapists informed by Buddhist principles often integrate mindfulness and meditation practices into therapy sessions to help clients cultivate greater acceptance, compassion, and non-judgment toward themselves and others. Typically, Buddhist therapists guide clients through mindfulness exercises, such as breathing exercises or body scans, and encourage them to practice similar exercises outside of sessions. Additionally, many Buddhist therapists utilize elements of Positive Psychology or Compassion-Focused Therapy, which can help reduce symptoms of self-criticism and shame common among clients with various mental health conditions. In general, Buddhist therapists strive to embody the compassion and non-judgmental approach they promote, often incorporating exercises aimed at developing compassion in session, such as loving-kindness meditation (Metta).
Is mindfulness the same as buddhism in the context of therapy?
While Buddhist therapists frequently integrate mindfulness practices into therapy sessions, the terms mindfulness and Buddhism are not synonymous in the context of therapy. Therapists may use mindfulness techniques, such as Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) or Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), without identifying as a Buddhist therapist. In contrast, those practicing within a Buddhist belief framework typically encourage mindfulness therapies, in addition to foundational Buddhist beliefs, such as the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path. These therapists may also guide clients toward a deeper understanding of Buddhist philosophy, unlike those who use Buddhist mindfulness principles without the broader spiritual context.