Grief Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

Life isn’t always easy. Sometimes, even the strongest people need a little bit of help to work through some of life’s more challenging problems. Everyone has battles to fight, hurdles to overcome, and life path decisions to make at some point. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief / loss , sex addiction, or any other issue, you should know that there is hope for a better tomorrow. The obstacles you want to overcome and the goals you want to achieve are all possible through the safe space of counseling that will support your healing process and personal growth.

Adjusting to major life transitions can take a toll on your mental health and overall wellbeing. Whether you are looking for help coping with a change in relationship, career, or family, finding and embracing your identity, enduring the grief of a loved one, or healing from past traumas, we can work together to decrease the suffering and find some enjoyment in life. I have experience working with children, teens, and adults through issues such as depression, anxiety, phobias, trauma, and grief . I strive to create a compassionate and comfortable space to get to know you and encourage your personal growth.

Together we can get through whatever issues, concerns, or problems you have. With 25 years of experience counseling both individuals and families facing difficulties I can understand and help you resolve your emotional pain. I offer a caring and non-judgmental setting for dealing with personal issues such as coping with aging, working through grief over the loss of loved ones, relationships, or financial losses. My approach to your problems will be adapted to your personal needs. Methods I may use include Client-centered Therapy, Reality Therapy, EMDR, Solution-Focused (Brief Therapy), Mindful Listening, mindfulness, meditation, family and couples mediation.

I work with adult and adolescent (ages 14+) individual clients. I have five years of experience aiding my clients in recovering from Trauma and PTSD. I also work with clients struggling with concerns such as Anxiety, Depression, Low Self-Esteem, Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors, Grief , Substance Abuse, and Co-occurring Disorders. I am well-versed in trauma-informed treatments to help you alleviate symptoms of PTSD, process through, and recover from traumatic experiences.

A few openings available for new clients. I no longer accept insurance so it is self-pay only. Pay-what-you-can spots are currently full. - - - Antonia P. Montoya, LCSW, CHES, is a mental health therapist who specializes in walking alongside clients through grief , anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenging life transitions. She supports her clients in the exploration and reconnection with themselves, while teaching new practices for creating the change they seek in their lives. She is a queer Chicana woman of color born and raised in Albuquerque who has been a lifelong student of the traditional healing practices of her ancestors.

Honoring the dignity and worth of each person and the value inherent in every aspect of a life's journey, I support you in strengthening your response-ability to life's challenges and creating a life that works for you. Our work is rooted in neuroscience and playful in its experiential components. By skillfully connecting you deeper with yourself, you learn to skillfully navigate emotional difficulties. Founding our relationship on respect, safety, compassion, and non-judgment enables you to heal and bring more of your unique gifts and talents into every aspect of your life.

As a Family Therapist, I walk alongside each client to establish a supportive therapeutic approach addressing life challenges and focusing on client's strengths to attain personal growth. Client's sessions are tailored to impact communication, boundaries, interactions in relationships, unhealthy patterns, along with other challenges to empower cli

Welcome. Life is tough, even for the toughest among us. If you have never tried therapy, I believe you will come to find it greatly improves the quality of your life. I am fortunate to have received the most advanced training available today.

Life has changed so much since the pandemic. Learning new ways to cope seems important for many people at this time. I believe that meaningful therapy is possible when you feel deeply heard, understood, and appreciated while you are experiencing challenges that may seem overwhelming. Your unique story is important to me and we can work together to try and make sense of it. I take time to listen and learn what is most helpful for your growth and well-being. This includes hearing about your strengths as well as your struggles. You are encouraged to share your ideas about what you hope to accomplish as we create goals together.

I love helping people make changes in their lives. Change can be very challenging whether it is a change you have to make or one that you choose such as leaving a relationship, changing jobs or moving. Although difficult, making changes can be very liberating and satisfying. You may be forced to go beyond your comfort zone and face difficult challenges on the way to changing your life but you will be stronger and wiser at the end. I will be there to support you as you change and grow and become a better, happier and healthier you.

Inner Path Counseling is a welcoming, non-judgmental space to explore your inner life and outer world, including your beliefs & emotions, choices & relationships. This is a sacred space to heal trauma, support grief & loss , reflect on life transitions, and increase self awareness and insight into patterns you’re ready to change. My intention is to listen deeply, guide with compassion and respect your inner healing wisdom. Together, we can work towards compassionate healing and positive change. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Level 3 Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist.

When we can skillfully relate to our inner experience/ emotions, we suffer less. I help people: Develop skills to be more adept at coping with the sufferings that are a part of everyone's life. Learn the inner and outer skills for healthier & happier Relationships. Heal Unresolved Issues/Trauma. Healing Trauma is a specialty. With the right approaches (I use EMDR & TAT) it is much faster and easier. I specialize in Trauma, Abuse (Sexual, Emotional, Physical), Relationship Issues. ( Individual & Couples Counseling), Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Death , Dying, Grief & Loss , Spiritual Growth/Evolution, Completely LGBTQ Friendly.

I provide a warm, down-to-earth, and focused therapeutic environment. Within a mindfulness-based, cognitive approach, I pace our work to help build greater resilience to meet those places where you feel anxious, confused, sad, angry, disappointed or hopeless. These places need attention, care and support. Together we can unravel difficult thoughts and feelings, generate warmth where there is pain and sorrow, find emotional relief, greater well being and a renewed vitality. I specialize in grief and loss , post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, dissociation and relationship issues.

I offer grounded, compassionate, and insightful psychotherapy for people experiencing a broad range of issues, including grief and loss , relationships and sexuality, family of origin issues, trauma, LGBTQ issues, and spiritual issues. I believe in addressing the full spectrum of your concerns, from the most basic to those enduring life patterns that have seemed stuck and difficult to change.