Women's Issues Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

Whether you have been in counseling for years, or are reaching out for the first time, finding a counselor and starting therapy can be a daunting process. Dealing with grief, trauma, depression, anxiety, or any other stressors can compound the difficulty of this process. As a team, we can walk through whatever stressors are impacting you and find solutions that will guide you to where you want to be in your life.

You're searching for understanding and a space to share and have what's been on your mind heard. Maybe you're navigating a transition or going through an adjustment that feels complicated. Exploring deeper emotions can bring a new clarity, especially when connecting the present to past patterns. Whether you're seeking counseling and growth, an improved relationship dynamic, or professional help healing trauma, you've begun the process of healing by searching for a helpful connection.

I help women struggling to make peace with themselves in their marriages, at work, and in parenting. Maybe you’re going through a life change: becoming a mother, starting your first job after a demanding graduate school program, or hoping to transition out of a role you've had for years. Perhaps you’re often feeling resentful. I know how hard you’re working and how much you’re giving. Some days, you start to feel the pressure mount and you’re worried you might crack. You notice more worry, procrastination, people pleasing, irritability, and perfectionism. This is not how you set out to live and you’re starting to doubt yourself.

Therapy? Who needs therapy? Not you, right? Yeah, that's what I thought too. After all, we should be able to just "handle things" without the help of some head-shrinker, shouldn't we? The truth is, you probably don't need therapy. You're not going to stop breathing without it. Another truth is that life is full of pressure and stress, and it's hard for anyone to handle it all alone. Many of us are dealing with childhood or adult traumas, anxiety and depression, and trouble trusting others. We don't always know how to reach out or ask for help.

If you are ready to go beyond talk, beyond living in survival mode, and beyond old conditioned patterns, I would love to work with you. I specialize in supporting people in healing from attachment wounds, relational trauma, abuse, neglect, and the impacts of societal oppression. I see my work through a social justice lens that looks at the whole picture of the world we are living in, not just from the perspective of individual pathology. I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and our innate capacity for individual and collective healing. I endeavor to help you re-claim your voice, your power, and your intuition.

There are times in life when we all find ourselves needing to heal from a painful past, trying to live in the present moment, and/or struggling to plan for an unsure future. Life can get so hectic that we can feel out of balance. This can contribute to brain health issues such as anxiety, depression, irritability, fatigue, sleep issues, mood and behavior problems. Finding a Counselor/Therapist that is a good fit is crucial. A solid foundation of respect and support is essential. Whether you choose to engage in this work with me or another therapist, know that you are taking an important step forward in your path to wellness.

Are you ready to change your life? You have already demonstrated strength and courage just by asking for help. The benefits of asking for help can be life-changing and significantly rewarding. It is my goal to help you reach your goals. As you and I work together we will encourage your growth by learning to understand the difficulties you face, and together, we will explore and implement solutions.

Helping you find your path, your purpose, and access to your closest desires is the focus of my treatment approach. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or substance misuse, I believe that these challenges do not need to be confronted alone. In our work together, we will uncover the beliefs, old ideas, and problem stories that isolate you, and keep you from the life we would prefer to be living. In identifying and breaking the unconscious patterns that are influencing you, we will bring forward your personal agency, inviting the choice to thrive rather than survive.