Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

I work with children, youth and adults who struggle with depression, anxiety and/or the results of past trauma , and would like to move forward to have improved relationships and a more fulfilling life.

Therapy can be intimidating, and finding ourselves at a place in our lives where we realize we are all just people who need connection can feel very vulnerable. Knowing about the neuroscience of trauma and the way our bodies remember threat has really shaped the way I work with clients. I am a strong believer in everyone’s right to feel safe and I will advocate for that right for you.

I am passionate about helping people! I believe in a person-centered, strengths-based approach. As a multi-racial, multi-cultural social worker, I bring a unique set of skills to working with people -we are all different, and we deserve to be seen and understood as we are. I specialize in trauma and have extensive experience with co-occurring/dual-diagnosis conditions. I also enjoy working with people from all walks of life, in all stages of life: women, men, non-binary people, LGBTQAI+ people, teens, and children. I enjoy helping people find their way and finding out more about who they are and how they are in the world.

My counseling practice includes adults, adolescents and children as well as those on the DD waiver. I am trained in Sand Tray Therapy and in EMDR. I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. If counseling is successful, you should feel that you are able to face life's challenges in the future better than you could before and can face life's challenges in the future without my support or intervention.

I am a warm and compassionate person who speaks from the heart. I understand that some things are not easy to talk about and sometimes we just don’t know where to start. I do know that the unresolved issues from the past will continue to show up in our lives regardless of how much we try to ignore them. In my work as a trauma specialist, I’ve found that a lot of people are not aware of the impact that these past negative experiences can have on our relationships and day-to-day interactions with others. I am able to help educate clients more about what they’re experiencing.

One of my biggest passions is helping those with trauma , anxiety or depression. Trauma comes in various forms and often times we haven’t processed the events. An ideal client is an individual who is motivated to become healthy and committed to making that happen.

I personally have ADHD and feel like my experience helps me provide insight into what clients with ADHD struggle with. I also have experience helping clients with trauma , anxiety, and depression.

Welcome to a warm and accepting space. I specialize in treatment of trauma , anxiety, depression and relationship challenges with a focus on Attachment styles. My approach is relational and communicative in working together with you. I welcome you to email me for a FREE consultation. I’ll get back to you within 24 hrs Monday-Thursday.

Perhaps you feel empty, trapped, or lost. Perhaps you can identify the source of this pain, such as a past trauma or a recent loss, or perhaps you cannot and feel that you “should” be happier. Friends and family may have given you well-intentioned but ultimately unhelpful advice: “Just be positive! Just get over it! Be grateful!” Unable to make use of this feedback, you may feel even more isolated, alienated, and misunderstood. You sense that a new, more joyful life could be possible… but somehow it always feels just out of reach. Maybe you are close to giving up altogether and feel resigned to a life of suffering.

Are you ready to make some changes in your life, but you're not sure where to start? Do you feel alone in your journey to make sense of who you are, who you have been, and who you want to become? Many of us awaken to an awareness that our lives aren't fulfilling us the way that we had always hoped or dreamed of, but we're not sure how to make the changes that we seek or feel overwhelmed at the thought. Together, we will take immediate steps to get you on the path to feeling better.

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

EMDR since 2003. Traditional talk therapy often DOES NOT uncover and address the actual past complexities and traumas of a person's life that continue to have emotional effects causing present day anxiety, stress and depression. I offer Attachment Focused EMDR in an effective format which connects to the underlying memories that repeatedly surface blocking access to a sense of well being and healthier outlook. My form of therapy decreases the charge connected to negative experiences and moves clients into a more objective and positively focused framework (Parnell, 2007). I also offer grief intervention within an EMDR structure.

It takes courage and heart to take that first step towards wholeness and health. You can get past your past. Clients seek therapy for many reasons. It may be for grief and loss issues, trauma , PTSD , family problems or for anxiety and depressive symptoms. I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) which is an evidenced based therapy. I have 13 years of experience using EMDR therapy with clients. I provide mental health services to adults. Begin your journey towards improved mental health and well-being today.

The journey towards healing and mental wellness can feel overwhelming, sometimes inducing feelings of hopelessness and confusion. Good news – you do not have to walk this path alone. As your therapist my sole focus is to empower you as the expert of your own life. I utilize a client-centered, humanistic approach meaning I consider the holistic value of all your experiences and beliefs. My approach is also informed by my own recovery journey from codependency and substance abuse. As my client you will held by a safe and inclusive environment where we can explore relational issues, addiction concerns, cultural issues, and many more.

Hello! Welcome. I work with teens and adults, and couples. My main focus has become helping people with Complex and Developmental Trauma . I am very comfortable with complicated family systems. I am very respectful of each person's uniqueness. I am quite open and do not have an agenda with clients.

Rio Grande EMDR Therapy works with people on their journey of healing. We are here to help you heal from the past and to have a more peaceful, joyful, and enjoyable future. We aim to provide a caring, supportive, and empowering environment where clients can re-discover their own ability to improve their lives and emotional well-being. We specialize in EMDR to help you heal from trauma , increase your resiliency, and to simply feel better. During EMDR, the client is not required to talk in detail about the traumatic event and for many people it can be quicker than other types of therapy.

We believe everyone deserves a life worth living; simply because you are here you deserve a life based on your terms, needs, and desires. That said, many of us have experienced things in our lives that get in the way of us believing or realizing this. Sometimes, we simply have not been taught the skills we need or perhaps things have happened in our lives that interfere with us using those skills. We will work with you to uncover what it would mean for you to live your life worth living.

The WORLD is changing and so are YOU! Imagine new POSSIBILITIES and re-align YOURSELF. Revisit parts of you that have been hidden away! Let out the full/new you! Healing happens partly when there is CHANGE in PERSPECTIVE (thoughts, patterns, behaviors). Let's EXPLORE whatever is not bringing joy and ease! Every person is multifaceted and unique. Through therapy and the therapeutic relationship, you CAN alter your thinking, feelings, behavior patterns and choices- (the ones that no longer serve you). .... learn to love yourself! Think..... "I am open to seeing this differently!" "There is more to me than meets the eye."

The skills you’ve learned to survive may not be the same that allow you to thrive. Growth takes an exceptional amount of patience, resilience, and vulnerability and seeking help is the first step towards change. Professional therapy provides the opportunity to first assess our patterns of behavior with honesty and compassion, so that we might cultivate our most authentic selves. In our shared work, I strive to create a considerate, empathetic, and empowering space dedicated to the long-term success of all clients.