Play Therapy in Albuquerque, NM
Nobody should have to go through life alone and I am here to help. I am committed to my clients and dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care through virtual therapy sessions. I have worked with many individuals from children to adults who struggle with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, abuse, life transitions, attachment disorders, and personality disorders. I’m committed to helping people navigate life’s challenges, develop positive coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. I hope to provide skills to help you become the expert in your life!
Nobody should have to go through life alone and I am here to help. I am committed to my clients and dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care through virtual therapy sessions. I have worked with many individuals from children to adults who struggle with OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, abuse, life transitions, attachment disorders, and personality disorders. I’m committed to helping people navigate life’s challenges, develop positive coping strategies, and achieve personal growth. I hope to provide skills to help you become the expert in your life!
This often looks like a combination of play therapy, art therapy, and
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I also enjoy supporting teens and young adults who are dealing with anxiety, stress, and
relationship challenges. Our past shapes us, and looking at those experiences can help
us understand and navigate the challenges we face today. I’m here to be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental place to share struggles and
celebrate wins.
This often looks like a combination of play therapy, art therapy, and
cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
I also enjoy supporting teens and young adults who are dealing with anxiety, stress, and
relationship challenges. Our past shapes us, and looking at those experiences can help
us understand and navigate the challenges we face today. I’m here to be a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental place to share struggles and
celebrate wins.
I help children heal from trauma, manage emotions, and build resilience through play-based therapy and trauma-focused CBT.
My ideal clients are children who have experienced trauma, disruption, or challenges affecting their emotions, behavior, or relationships. They may be neurodivergent, in foster care, or struggling with anxiety, anger, or emotional regulation. They need a safe, predictable space to express themselves, feel understood, and learn coping skills. Their goal is to build confidence, manage emotions, and develop healthy ways to connect with others. They want stability, understanding, and connection—tools that give them a sense of safety, belonging, and hope for a brighter future.
I help children heal from trauma, manage emotions, and build resilience through play-based therapy and trauma-focused CBT.
My ideal clients are children who have experienced trauma, disruption, or challenges affecting their emotions, behavior, or relationships. They may be neurodivergent, in foster care, or struggling with anxiety, anger, or emotional regulation. They need a safe, predictable space to express themselves, feel understood, and learn coping skills. Their goal is to build confidence, manage emotions, and develop healthy ways to connect with others. They want stability, understanding, and connection—tools that give them a sense of safety, belonging, and hope for a brighter future.
Tara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of professional experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family settings. She has experience assisting clients as they navigate life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, emotional disturbance, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and systemic familial and relationship issues. She practices from a generalist perspective, drawing from multiple treatment modalities including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, strength based, psycho dynamic, crisis management, family systems, solution focused, and narrative therapies.
Tara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of professional experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family settings. She has experience assisting clients as they navigate life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, emotional disturbance, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and systemic familial and relationship issues. She practices from a generalist perspective, drawing from multiple treatment modalities including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, strength based, psycho dynamic, crisis management, family systems, solution focused, and narrative therapies.
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.
I am originally from Houma, Louisiana and moved to New Mexico in 2003. Since 2005, I have worked in the counseling and mediation fields, specializing in issues related to anxiety and depression in youth; parent/child relationships; adolescent development; and school-based support. I guide my clients to consider their strengths in order to design individual solutions for meaningful change.
I am originally from Houma, Louisiana and moved to New Mexico in 2003. Since 2005, I have worked in the counseling and mediation fields, specializing in issues related to anxiety and depression in youth; parent/child relationships; adolescent development; and school-based support. I guide my clients to consider their strengths in order to design individual solutions for meaningful change.
I use talk, play therapy, (I am trained in play therapy), and cognitive behavioral theory.
Accepting new clients. I have been working with families experiencing different obstacels in their lives since 2017. I enjoy working with adults, children, tweens, and teens. The world is full of stressful situations and life's up and downs, during these moments we could all use some help and guideance in learning how to cope in a healthy, positive manner. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an endorsement in Infant Mental Health, Certified Case Manager, and Certified in Trauma Therapy. Lets work together to make life as enjoyable as you can.
I use talk, play therapy, (I am trained in play therapy), and cognitive behavioral theory.
Accepting new clients. I have been working with families experiencing different obstacels in their lives since 2017. I enjoy working with adults, children, tweens, and teens. The world is full of stressful situations and life's up and downs, during these moments we could all use some help and guideance in learning how to cope in a healthy, positive manner. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with an endorsement in Infant Mental Health, Certified Case Manager, and Certified in Trauma Therapy. Lets work together to make life as enjoyable as you can.
You may be feeling weighed down by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or challenges in your relationships. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. What you need most is a safe, supportive space where you can be heard and understood without judgment. Together, we can work on managing emotions, building healthier relationships, and healing from past pain. Ultimately, you want relief, resilience, and a renewed sense of self so you can live with greater peace and connection.
You may be feeling weighed down by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or challenges in your relationships. You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. What you need most is a safe, supportive space where you can be heard and understood without judgment. Together, we can work on managing emotions, building healthier relationships, and healing from past pain. Ultimately, you want relief, resilience, and a renewed sense of self so you can live with greater peace and connection.
Life is hard. People are hard. Systems are hard. At times, it can feel like there is so much working against our well-being and the life we hope to live, the relationships we hope to have. And we all have beautifully complex healing systems that are unique to our passions, experiences and ultimately our core. I enjoy engaging with people in their stories and exploring a balance of struggles that have caused suffering as well the narratives that are unexplored. Navigating the mind body connection and valuing both equally in healing is important to me.
Life is hard. People are hard. Systems are hard. At times, it can feel like there is so much working against our well-being and the life we hope to live, the relationships we hope to have. And we all have beautifully complex healing systems that are unique to our passions, experiences and ultimately our core. I enjoy engaging with people in their stories and exploring a balance of struggles that have caused suffering as well the narratives that are unexplored. Navigating the mind body connection and valuing both equally in healing is important to me.
We also provide Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy for children, adolescents, & families.
Are you or your child feeling sad, worried, anxious, or having trouble sleeping? Have you been feeling irritable, disconnected, or hopeless? Are you having trouble concentrating, can’t make decisions, & sometimes feel like you can’t breathe? Are you suffering from loss? We can help you have relief from these symptoms. We are a trauma focused counseling group. We offer knowledgeable, nurturing, and effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief.
We also provide Play Therapy and Sand Tray Therapy for children, adolescents, & families.
Are you or your child feeling sad, worried, anxious, or having trouble sleeping? Have you been feeling irritable, disconnected, or hopeless? Are you having trouble concentrating, can’t make decisions, & sometimes feel like you can’t breathe? Are you suffering from loss? We can help you have relief from these symptoms. We are a trauma focused counseling group. We offer knowledgeable, nurturing, and effective treatment for trauma, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and grief.
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.
We specialize in offering a range of counseling and therapy services, including individual counseling, family support and play therapy.
Services include but are not limited to adults, adolescents and children doing Play Therapy, EMDR, Sensory Integration, Sand, Trauma focused work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Parent Support.
We specialize in offering a range of counseling and therapy services, including individual counseling, family support and play therapy.
Services include but are not limited to adults, adolescents and children doing Play Therapy, EMDR, Sensory Integration, Sand, Trauma focused work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Parent Support.
Dr. Monique Rodríguez
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, NCC, LPC-S, LPCC
4 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87112
You’re someone who values connection and meaningful relationships but still finds yourself struggling to manage your emotions without turning to substances, feeling increasingly isolated from loved ones and social activities. The weight of guilt and shame weighs heavy on your shoulders, making it difficult to reach out for help. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to regain control over your emotions and rebuild your social support network. You’re ready to experience inner peace and authentic connections. Most of all, you’re ready to embrace a life free from the grip of addiction. I want to help you get there.
You’re someone who values connection and meaningful relationships but still finds yourself struggling to manage your emotions without turning to substances, feeling increasingly isolated from loved ones and social activities. The weight of guilt and shame weighs heavy on your shoulders, making it difficult to reach out for help. But you’re ready to make a change. You’re ready to regain control over your emotions and rebuild your social support network. You’re ready to experience inner peace and authentic connections. Most of all, you’re ready to embrace a life free from the grip of addiction. I want to help you get there.
As an Archetypal Art Therapist, I offer: Talk Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Play, Hypnosis, Affirmation Work, "Tapping", Dream Analysis, and EMDR.
I offer services to women of all ages, and occasionally children, who have had trauma in their background and are seeking to find clarity in who they are now, and where they want to go from here. I offer expressive modalities in addition to talk therapy for an ease in releasing the past, increasing self esteem, and leading to a safer and more joyous future.
As an Archetypal Art Therapist, I offer: Talk Therapy, Art Therapy, Sand Play, Hypnosis, Affirmation Work, "Tapping", Dream Analysis, and EMDR.
I offer services to women of all ages, and occasionally children, who have had trauma in their background and are seeking to find clarity in who they are now, and where they want to go from here. I offer expressive modalities in addition to talk therapy for an ease in releasing the past, increasing self esteem, and leading to a safer and more joyous future.
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.
Caterpillar Counseling, LLC - Ani Bisono
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Albuquerque, NM 87102
Waitlist for new clients
Are you stuck repeating the same behavioral patterns that cause distress and you want to change? Are you ready to stop feeling sad, irritable, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with identity issues or existential questions? Every individual experiences serious and/or elevated negative emotions brought on by circumstances, family, friends, or others, at some point in their lives. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, worry, loneliness, etc., can hinder your ability to experience a successful life full of joy and tranquility. As your therapist, I can provide support in your journey towards personal growth and healing.
Are you stuck repeating the same behavioral patterns that cause distress and you want to change? Are you ready to stop feeling sad, irritable, anxious, or overwhelmed? Are you struggling with identity issues or existential questions? Every individual experiences serious and/or elevated negative emotions brought on by circumstances, family, friends, or others, at some point in their lives. Feelings of anxiety, depression, anger, worry, loneliness, etc., can hinder your ability to experience a successful life full of joy and tranquility. As your therapist, I can provide support in your journey towards personal growth and healing.
At Neuroo Counseling we provide counseling services to individuals in person or in the comfort of your own space using telehealth. We would be honored to be a part of your journey towards healing, growth and overall mental well-being.
At Neuroo Counseling we provide counseling services to individuals in person or in the comfort of your own space using telehealth. We would be honored to be a part of your journey towards healing, growth and overall mental well-being.
Specialties consist of Experiential Play Therapy for children, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for teens and adults, supportive therapy for autism and grief counseling for grieving families.
Over years of professional practice, I have developed a thoughtful approach in providing therapy for children, parents, adolescents, individual therapy for adults. I am passionate about helping teens and adults who struggle with the experiences of PTSD, General Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Autism and other difficulties in adjusting to the growth of life.
Specialties consist of Experiential Play Therapy for children, sand tray therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy for teens and adults, supportive therapy for autism and grief counseling for grieving families.
Over years of professional practice, I have developed a thoughtful approach in providing therapy for children, parents, adolescents, individual therapy for adults. I am passionate about helping teens and adults who struggle with the experiences of PTSD, General Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Autism and other difficulties in adjusting to the growth of life.
As a highly qualified LPCC graduating Magna Cum Laude from UNM holding a solid academic and research background as a McNair Scholar. Using a strengths-based approach including Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Life Skills. Working with adults and adolescents, children and families with various issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and managing the effects of trauma. I am also currently working with families needing family reunification and additional support. With over 7 years of experience as an LMHC and 2 years as a LPCC. I am honored to walk with others toward increased hopefulness and wellness.
As a highly qualified LPCC graduating Magna Cum Laude from UNM holding a solid academic and research background as a McNair Scholar. Using a strengths-based approach including Solution-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness, Narrative Therapy, and Life Skills. Working with adults and adolescents, children and families with various issues including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and managing the effects of trauma. I am also currently working with families needing family reunification and additional support. With over 7 years of experience as an LMHC and 2 years as a LPCC. I am honored to walk with others toward increased hopefulness and wellness.
Ellie Mental Health
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LPCC, LMHC, LMSW, LMFT
Albuquerque, NM 87110
At Ellie Mental Health, we know the “ideal client” doesn’t truly exist—because everyone’s story is unique. Our ideal client is simply someone willing to show up as they are: imperfect, curious, and ready to explore healing. Whether you’re navigating life changes, seeking growth, or just trying to make it through the day, you belong here. We meet you with compassion, humor, and authenticity—because real people deserve real support.
At Ellie Mental Health, we know the “ideal client” doesn’t truly exist—because everyone’s story is unique. Our ideal client is simply someone willing to show up as they are: imperfect, curious, and ready to explore healing. Whether you’re navigating life changes, seeking growth, or just trying to make it through the day, you belong here. We meet you with compassion, humor, and authenticity—because real people deserve real support.
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Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.