Native American Therapists in Albuquerque, NM
Immediate Openings Available! I work with clients to create a safe place to process what is happening in your life, build a therapeutic relationship, and look at the whole self: spiritual, physical and emotional. Feeling safe enough to look at what's not working in your life right now, and having a therapist with the wide range of skills to help you shift in the areas you want to, can make all the difference. We can all often not feel assertive and or able to be connected in relationships, and I can help you connect to yourself and your intuition to shift patterns that aren't serving you.
Immediate Openings Available! I work with clients to create a safe place to process what is happening in your life, build a therapeutic relationship, and look at the whole self: spiritual, physical and emotional. Feeling safe enough to look at what's not working in your life right now, and having a therapist with the wide range of skills to help you shift in the areas you want to, can make all the difference. We can all often not feel assertive and or able to be connected in relationships, and I can help you connect to yourself and your intuition to shift patterns that aren't serving you.
I work with teens (14+), adults, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities. Many of my clients come to therapy navigating trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity issues, or low self-esteem. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself or others, I’m happy to support you. My style is warm, direct, and light-hearted—I believe in being real with each other. Therapy can be challenging at times, but it should also feel encouraging, empowering, and even a little bit human.
I work with teens (14+), adults, couples, and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC communities. Many of my clients come to therapy navigating trauma, grief, relationship challenges, identity issues, or low self-esteem. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a deeper connection to yourself or others, I’m happy to support you. My style is warm, direct, and light-hearted—I believe in being real with each other. Therapy can be challenging at times, but it should also feel encouraging, empowering, and even a little bit human.
Problem gambling is one of the most hidden addictions in the U.S. due to the shame and stigma associated with gambling problems. Many people still mistake problem gambling for a moral problem or simply see it as poor choice making, rather than understanding the complex brain hijacking that problem gambling is for some people who can’t quit. Several neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, opioids, to name a few, are acting simultaneously on the brain during problem gambling.
Problem gambling is one of the most hidden addictions in the U.S. due to the shame and stigma associated with gambling problems. Many people still mistake problem gambling for a moral problem or simply see it as poor choice making, rather than understanding the complex brain hijacking that problem gambling is for some people who can’t quit. Several neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, opioids, to name a few, are acting simultaneously on the brain during problem gambling.
The foundation of Allie’s clinical practice is seeing past the binary imposed by social systems and supporting people in living their best life in its full colorful spectrum. Through her studies, work and personal life, she has learned that navigating the world as our whole complex selves with all of our intersecting identities, is a beautiful and healing experience.
The foundation of Allie’s clinical practice is seeing past the binary imposed by social systems and supporting people in living their best life in its full colorful spectrum. Through her studies, work and personal life, she has learned that navigating the world as our whole complex selves with all of our intersecting identities, is a beautiful and healing experience.
Gabriella Cuaderes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I am a Chicana-Filipina queer therapist who specializes in working with Indigenous and Chicanx children and adults with the following identities or life experiences: highly sensitive people (HSP), queer, neurodivergent and histories with complex trauma. I work best with those who want to heal inner child wounds and who crave deeper healing for themselves, their families and communities. My ideal client has an understanding that therapy is a reciprocal space and process, where there is much to be learned from both sides.
I am fluent in English and speak Spanish conversationally.
Hello, I am a Chicana-Filipina queer therapist who specializes in working with Indigenous and Chicanx children and adults with the following identities or life experiences: highly sensitive people (HSP), queer, neurodivergent and histories with complex trauma. I work best with those who want to heal inner child wounds and who crave deeper healing for themselves, their families and communities. My ideal client has an understanding that therapy is a reciprocal space and process, where there is much to be learned from both sides.
I am fluent in English and speak Spanish conversationally.
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’m an Independently licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPCC and CMHC in NM and UT. I graduated from New Mexico State with my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My goal is to assist clients to heal, find joy, and grow in life. I strive to work alongside individuals to establish goals that are strength-based and within the needs of what the client needs/wants. As a clinician I like to work with many different populations. I’ll often use modalities of CBT, DBT, & ACT. I am a EMDR trained therapist as well.
I’m an Independently licensed Mental Health Counselor, LPCC and CMHC in NM and UT. I graduated from New Mexico State with my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My goal is to assist clients to heal, find joy, and grow in life. I strive to work alongside individuals to establish goals that are strength-based and within the needs of what the client needs/wants. As a clinician I like to work with many different populations. I’ll often use modalities of CBT, DBT, & ACT. I am a EMDR trained therapist as well.
I understand that beginning the search for a new therapist can be daunting. It may help to know that my treatment approach is holistic and evidence-based, which means I work with you to explore the skills and strategies you already have. I also help you develop new ones while promoting mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. I am committed to ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and equipped after every session. If you're looking for someone to come alongside you to help you process, learn new skills, and find healing at a pace that works BEST for you...let's talk. I provide 30 minute virtual consultations.
I understand that beginning the search for a new therapist can be daunting. It may help to know that my treatment approach is holistic and evidence-based, which means I work with you to explore the skills and strategies you already have. I also help you develop new ones while promoting mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness. I am committed to ensuring that you feel heard, supported, and equipped after every session. If you're looking for someone to come alongside you to help you process, learn new skills, and find healing at a pace that works BEST for you...let's talk. I provide 30 minute virtual consultations.
We all know what anxiety feels like. We get butterflies in our stomachs, our hearts pound; we worry and fret, or feel jittery. This can happen when we are alone, in social contexts, elevators, in the car, or even just thinking about it. If worries and fears, anxiety, panic, or insomnia related to anxiety are preventing you from living your life the way you’d like, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. In short it is our body’s response to a perceived threat.
We all know what anxiety feels like. We get butterflies in our stomachs, our hearts pound; we worry and fret, or feel jittery. This can happen when we are alone, in social contexts, elevators, in the car, or even just thinking about it. If worries and fears, anxiety, panic, or insomnia related to anxiety are preventing you from living your life the way you’d like, you may be suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts and physical changes like increased blood pressure. In short it is our body’s response to a perceived threat.
Accepting new clients! Are you laying in bed wide awake counting how many hours of sleep you could get if you could just fall asleep NOW? I specialize in working with people with insomnia. Quality sleep is crucial to feeling rested and taking care of everything in your busy life. You're trying your best to keep everything together for you and your family, but sleep is something you can't seem to tackle. Nighttime becomes enormously frustrating because no matter what you do, you can't stay asleep.
Accepting new clients! Are you laying in bed wide awake counting how many hours of sleep you could get if you could just fall asleep NOW? I specialize in working with people with insomnia. Quality sleep is crucial to feeling rested and taking care of everything in your busy life. You're trying your best to keep everything together for you and your family, but sleep is something you can't seem to tackle. Nighttime becomes enormously frustrating because no matter what you do, you can't stay asleep.
I am a Diné (Navajo) woman who has lived on & off the Navajo Nation. The complexity of life can be challenging and intriguing. Our natural tendencies to reach out to others for support is the foundation of healing. It is through this channel that one can gain insight, awareness and support to navigate life’s challenges. I incorporate both Indigenous & Western theoretical orientations to best serve our community. I strive to create a safe space for others to share their story and find strength in their experience through feeling safe, empowered and in alignment with one's values. Now offering services in New Mexico & Arizona
I am a Diné (Navajo) woman who has lived on & off the Navajo Nation. The complexity of life can be challenging and intriguing. Our natural tendencies to reach out to others for support is the foundation of healing. It is through this channel that one can gain insight, awareness and support to navigate life’s challenges. I incorporate both Indigenous & Western theoretical orientations to best serve our community. I strive to create a safe space for others to share their story and find strength in their experience through feeling safe, empowered and in alignment with one's values. Now offering services in New Mexico & Arizona
Welcome! Have you been struggling lately with your day-to-day or a recent life change? Do you want to quiet that voice that keeps telling you that you’re not enough? Or perhaps you feel like you have an idea of what you need to do to live your best life and need some help figuring out how to go about doing it. Working with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental can lead to positive change and amazing growth. Thank you for considering us!
Welcome! Have you been struggling lately with your day-to-day or a recent life change? Do you want to quiet that voice that keeps telling you that you’re not enough? Or perhaps you feel like you have an idea of what you need to do to live your best life and need some help figuring out how to go about doing it. Working with someone who is supportive and non-judgmental can lead to positive change and amazing growth. Thank you for considering us!
I'm half Native American and I grew up on the Laguna Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh reservations.
I often work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, especially attachment trauma rooted in early relationships. Many of my clients struggle with negative self-talk, unhelpful beliefs about the world, and feeling "stuck" in patterns as a result of their trauma. They're seeking deeper healing and are ready to explore their inner world. My clients value a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship where they can build trust, develop self-compassion, and create lasting emotional resilience. They are looking to address trauma, seek support in meeting goals, and explore their mental health to empower themselves.
I'm half Native American and I grew up on the Laguna Pueblo and Ohkay Owingeh reservations.
I often work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, especially attachment trauma rooted in early relationships. Many of my clients struggle with negative self-talk, unhelpful beliefs about the world, and feeling "stuck" in patterns as a result of their trauma. They're seeking deeper healing and are ready to explore their inner world. My clients value a safe, supportive therapeutic relationship where they can build trust, develop self-compassion, and create lasting emotional resilience. They are looking to address trauma, seek support in meeting goals, and explore their mental health to empower themselves.
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.
Trauma and difficult life circumstances have a way of disconnecting us from our best selves, or even a version of ourselves that we used to know. Trauma work can be about reconnecting to who you are, and learning who you are after what happened. I take a person-centered and strengths-based approach to guide you in learning how to put the pieces back together.
Trauma and difficult life circumstances have a way of disconnecting us from our best selves, or even a version of ourselves that we used to know. Trauma work can be about reconnecting to who you are, and learning who you are after what happened. I take a person-centered and strengths-based approach to guide you in learning how to put the pieces back together.
Are you struggling to connect with your passion and creativity? You've lost your sense of purpose, you're struggling with emotions that get the better of you, and your relationships are suffering as a result. You know something needs to change, but you're not sure how to get started. You deserve to reclaim your sense of identity and self-determination. I help writers, artists, and creative thinkers reconnect with your purpose, heal from trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt, and foster meaningful relationships with yourself and the world around you.
Are you struggling to connect with your passion and creativity? You've lost your sense of purpose, you're struggling with emotions that get the better of you, and your relationships are suffering as a result. You know something needs to change, but you're not sure how to get started. You deserve to reclaim your sense of identity and self-determination. I help writers, artists, and creative thinkers reconnect with your purpose, heal from trauma, anxiety, and self-doubt, and foster meaningful relationships with yourself and the world around you.
I am especially passionate about working with the Native American population.
Born for the Tobacco People (Natoh Dine’e) and to the Ute Clan (Nooda’i Dine’e), I am Dine (Navajo) from Fruitland, NM. After 10 years in the school setting with the last 4 as a school counselor, I began my transition outside the schools as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in undoing negative thought processes through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specifically in the areas of trauma, mood disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression. I believe in combining mindfulness, physical awareness, active/deep listening, and creative problem-solving.
I am especially passionate about working with the Native American population.
Born for the Tobacco People (Natoh Dine’e) and to the Ute Clan (Nooda’i Dine’e), I am Dine (Navajo) from Fruitland, NM. After 10 years in the school setting with the last 4 as a school counselor, I began my transition outside the schools as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor specializing in undoing negative thought processes through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy specifically in the areas of trauma, mood disorders, grief/loss, anxiety, and depression. I believe in combining mindfulness, physical awareness, active/deep listening, and creative problem-solving.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) & Certified Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) in NM & UT. I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico State University.
My focus is guiding clients on their healing journey, helping them find joy & cultivate personal growth. I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with you to define achievable goals that align with your unique strengths & aspirations.
I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) & Certified Mental Health Counselor (CMHC) in NM & UT. I earned my MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico State University.
My focus is guiding clients on their healing journey, helping them find joy & cultivate personal growth. I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with you to define achievable goals that align with your unique strengths & aspirations.
Joanna is a Native American queer womxn of color attuned to the intersectionality of her existence which allows her firsthand experience to the unique intricacies of a person.
Joanna's therapeutic style is primarily rooted in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Systems Approach. With better understanding the origins of one's thoughts and behaviors is impacted by one's past and informs our present. With increased self-awareness comes the power to change how we experience life.
Joanna is a Native American queer womxn of color attuned to the intersectionality of her existence which allows her firsthand experience to the unique intricacies of a person.
Joanna's therapeutic style is primarily rooted in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and a Systems Approach. With better understanding the origins of one's thoughts and behaviors is impacted by one's past and informs our present. With increased self-awareness comes the power to change how we experience life.
You might be carrying grief or anxiety that didn’t begin with you—patterns in ancestral stories still unfolding. Maybe you’re navigating life at the intersections of race, queerness, migration, or spiritual awakening, and you’re seeking a healing space that honors all of you.
You might be carrying grief or anxiety that didn’t begin with you—patterns in ancestral stories still unfolding. Maybe you’re navigating life at the intersections of race, queerness, migration, or spiritual awakening, and you’re seeking a healing space that honors all of you.
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What are the advantages of seeing a Native American therapist?
Therapists are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental health conditions through various forms of talk therapy and behavioral interventions. Building a strong therapeutic relationship is an essential part of feeling supported and understood in care. For many Native American individuals, working with a provider who shares or respects their cultural background can foster a deeper sense of trust and connection in the therapeutic process. Native American therapists may be especially well-equipped to address topics such as historical trauma, intergenerational grief, and cultural identity—factors that can significantly shape the mental health experiences of Native American clients. These providers may also be knowledgeable about and incorporate Indigenous healing traditions, which can be beneficial for clients seeking this approach. Additionally, Native American therapists may be more familiar with community resources, support networks, or other culturally-aligned providers who can offer further support.
How to find a Native American therapist?
Psychology Today’s online directory is a useful tool for finding a Native American therapist. You can filter for providers who identify as Native American or who mention working with Indigenous populations and highlight cultural competence in their profiles. Look for signs such as experience with tribal communities, familiarity with Native traditions, or a focus on trauma-informed care. Depending on your preferences and needs, it may also be important to ask whether a provider offers telehealth, which therapeutic approaches they use, and whether they accept your insurance. If you're unable to find a therapist who personally identifies as Native American, you may also consider providers who have experience working with Native clients or who demonstrate a clear commitment to cultural humility and respect for Native American beliefs and traditions. You might also consider a blended approach—for example, seeing a therapist for talk therapy while also seeing a Native healer or counselor for more culturally-specific support.