Women's Issues Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

Mia Aur
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Do you regularly feel anxious, immobilized, or confused by the weight of the world? Many are carrying overwhelming grief over collective suffering, or asking big existential questions: Who am I and what is my purpose? How can I find genuine joy while others are hurting? You may be an adult exploring your own neurotype, or are a parent trying to navigate rigid systems that aren't built for your neurodivergent child. When these heavy emotional, systemic, and sensory experiences become too overwhelming, it is common to feel stuck and immobilized while left feeling that past coping strategies are no longer working.
Do you regularly feel anxious, immobilized, or confused by the weight of the world? Many are carrying overwhelming grief over collective suffering, or asking big existential questions: Who am I and what is my purpose? How can I find genuine joy while others are hurting? You may be an adult exploring your own neurotype, or are a parent trying to navigate rigid systems that aren't built for your neurodivergent child. When these heavy emotional, systemic, and sensory experiences become too overwhelming, it is common to feel stuck and immobilized while left feeling that past coping strategies are no longer working.
(505) 605-5890 View (505) 605-5890
Emma Vdoviak-Markow
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, LMFT-S, NCC, ACS, BC-TMH
Online Only
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions, you may also be feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself and from others. Perhaps patterns from the past hold you back, and you’re searching for clarity, balance, and a way forward. You want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we can explore your experiences, strengthen relationships, and develop tools to help you move toward a more authentic, fulfilling life.
If you are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or major life transitions, you may also be feeling overwhelmed or disconnected from yourself and from others. Perhaps patterns from the past hold you back, and you’re searching for clarity, balance, and a way forward. You want to feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes. Together, we can explore your experiences, strengthen relationships, and develop tools to help you move toward a more authentic, fulfilling life.
(505) 657-5083 View (505) 657-5083
Sally Erffa
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, CcHt
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(505) 657-8334 View (505) 657-8334
Patricia Franceschini
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW
Online Only
The human experience is a tapestry woven with threads of joy, sorrow, fear, and hope. No one is immune to the trials of life—heartache, loss, insecurities, and traumas both big and small touch us all. Yet, within this shared vulnerability lies the profound strength of resilience, a quality that does not simply seek to overcome adversity but instead transforms it into a catalyst for growth and evolution.
The human experience is a tapestry woven with threads of joy, sorrow, fear, and hope. No one is immune to the trials of life—heartache, loss, insecurities, and traumas both big and small touch us all. Yet, within this shared vulnerability lies the profound strength of resilience, a quality that does not simply seek to overcome adversity but instead transforms it into a catalyst for growth and evolution.
(505) 336-9876 View (505) 336-9876
Theresa A Montoya
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87114
I work with clients on building emotional resilience, improving relationships, gaining clarity around their identity and purpose, and feeling more balanced mentally, physically, and spiritually. Ultimately, I strive to help clients with more than just symptom relief-but reconnecting with themselves to create a life that feels meaningful and aligned. I bring my clients a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore their emotions and experiences, develop self-awareness, and learn tools for emotional regulation and holistic well-being. I strive to make my clients feel seen, heard, and supported-not just to cope, but to grow.
I work with clients on building emotional resilience, improving relationships, gaining clarity around their identity and purpose, and feeling more balanced mentally, physically, and spiritually. Ultimately, I strive to help clients with more than just symptom relief-but reconnecting with themselves to create a life that feels meaningful and aligned. I bring my clients a safe, non-judgmental space where they can explore their emotions and experiences, develop self-awareness, and learn tools for emotional regulation and holistic well-being. I strive to make my clients feel seen, heard, and supported-not just to cope, but to grow.
(505) 572-1058 View (505) 572-1058
Vanessa Palmer
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87111
At the heart of my work is this mission: I am dedicated to helping individuals heal through the transformative power of genuine human connection, unwavering support, and the courage to grow. Like the Earth nurtures all life, I provide a grounding space for personal evolution, self-discovery, and emotional well-being, honoring the natural cycles of healing and change.
At the heart of my work is this mission: I am dedicated to helping individuals heal through the transformative power of genuine human connection, unwavering support, and the courage to grow. Like the Earth nurtures all life, I provide a grounding space for personal evolution, self-discovery, and emotional well-being, honoring the natural cycles of healing and change.
(505) 587-5816 View (505) 587-5816
Angela Porter
Counselor, MA, LPCC
3 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Now accepting new clients. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience where you, alone, or with your partner, can explore the depths of your relationship and work together to find deeper intimacy and connection. I work with you to develop communication skills, reduce anxiety, and create strategies to find your inner peace. Conflict is inevitable for any relationship, and it is my goal to work along side you, to repair the parts that cause harm. I have worked with all types of couples to strengthen and build upon the parts that brought you together.
Now accepting new clients. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience where you, alone, or with your partner, can explore the depths of your relationship and work together to find deeper intimacy and connection. I work with you to develop communication skills, reduce anxiety, and create strategies to find your inner peace. Conflict is inevitable for any relationship, and it is my goal to work along side you, to repair the parts that cause harm. I have worked with all types of couples to strengthen and build upon the parts that brought you together.
(505) 393-7634 View (505) 393-7634
Katie Kussard
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Albuquerque, NM 87109
If you’re here, you might be feeling disconnected from yourself in ways that are hard to put into words. Maybe you’ve gotten really good at pushing through, staying busy, or taking care of everyone else — but underneath that, there’s anxiety, heaviness, or experiences you haven’t fully had space to process. Childhood trauma, relationship wounds, or ongoing stress can linger in ways that are difficult to explain but impossible to ignore. You want to feel more connected.
If you’re here, you might be feeling disconnected from yourself in ways that are hard to put into words. Maybe you’ve gotten really good at pushing through, staying busy, or taking care of everyone else — but underneath that, there’s anxiety, heaviness, or experiences you haven’t fully had space to process. Childhood trauma, relationship wounds, or ongoing stress can linger in ways that are difficult to explain but impossible to ignore. You want to feel more connected.
(505) 588-6590 View (505) 588-6590
Gia Family Counseling, LLC
Counselor
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Individual, couples, and family counseling to address life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, stress, relationship issues, parenting/co-parenting, perinatal mental health, women's issues, and cultural identity issues.
When choosing a therapist, it’s important to find the right fit for your needs. We provide services via telehealth to individuals, couples, and families through all life stages. We want you to feel heard and supported through life’s challenges. Our goal is to help you find strategies to cope, improve your relationship with yourself and others, and strengthen your support system in order to live a more balanced life. Together, we can get there.
Individual, couples, and family counseling to address life transitions, mood and anxiety disorders, stress, relationship issues, parenting/co-parenting, perinatal mental health, women's issues, and cultural identity issues.
When choosing a therapist, it’s important to find the right fit for your needs. We provide services via telehealth to individuals, couples, and families through all life stages. We want you to feel heard and supported through life’s challenges. Our goal is to help you find strategies to cope, improve your relationship with yourself and others, and strengthen your support system in order to live a more balanced life. Together, we can get there.
(505) 477-6891 View (505) 477-6891
Katie Barry
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Albuquerque, NM 87102
I believe many people arrive in therapy carrying emotional pain, burnout, negative self-beliefs, relationship struggles, or chronic overwhelm without fully understanding where those patterns began. Often, clients who have experienced childhood emotional neglect, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or years of feeling “not good enough” have learned to minimize their own needs in order to feel safe, accepted, or successful.
I believe many people arrive in therapy carrying emotional pain, burnout, negative self-beliefs, relationship struggles, or chronic overwhelm without fully understanding where those patterns began. Often, clients who have experienced childhood emotional neglect, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or years of feeling “not good enough” have learned to minimize their own needs in order to feel safe, accepted, or successful.
(505) 399-7393 View (505) 399-7393
Tawn Head
Counselor, LPCC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
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.
(505) 395-5195 View (505) 395-5195
Grace Therapy & Associates
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87109
All families are unique and beautiful in their own way. Families shift and change with new members through marriage and children and change due to loss with death or divorce. We all need a safe space to process through different developmental stages in life’s transitions. Grace Therapy Services supports individuals and families through systems change. We use a family-centered and systems approach to individual change, which means that even when we see you individually for therapy, the focus is on change through a strengths-based systemic lens.
All families are unique and beautiful in their own way. Families shift and change with new members through marriage and children and change due to loss with death or divorce. We all need a safe space to process through different developmental stages in life’s transitions. Grace Therapy Services supports individuals and families through systems change. We use a family-centered and systems approach to individual change, which means that even when we see you individually for therapy, the focus is on change through a strengths-based systemic lens.
(505) 405-3935 View (505) 405-3935
Andi Ochoa
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
Online Only
I am excited to provide you with a safe space where your mental health care needs can be met. I embrace my clients where they are at, as a whole person while incorporating holistic elements within my therapeutic practice. I have experience working with C-PTSD, Sexual assault survivors, depression, anxiety, identity struggles, postpartum mood disorders and more. I love to empower my clients through their individual journeys. I have a passion for working with mothers/birthing people as well as complex trauma and LGBTQ+ individuals.
I am excited to provide you with a safe space where your mental health care needs can be met. I embrace my clients where they are at, as a whole person while incorporating holistic elements within my therapeutic practice. I have experience working with C-PTSD, Sexual assault survivors, depression, anxiety, identity struggles, postpartum mood disorders and more. I love to empower my clients through their individual journeys. I have a passion for working with mothers/birthing people as well as complex trauma and LGBTQ+ individuals.
(505) 806-2119 View (505) 806-2119
Julie Wiggins
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twelve years of experience who has worked with individuals of all ages, offering compassionate support through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and trauma.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over twelve years of experience who has worked with individuals of all ages, offering compassionate support through a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges. My areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, and trauma.
(505) 207-3973 View (505) 207-3973
Nicole Holcomb
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, IMH-E
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Hello! My name is Nicole Holcomb and I have been practicing in New Mexico for over 14 years. If you struggling with stress, anxiety, or lack of energy and motivation, counseling can help. If you are having relationship difficulties or parenting challenges that you have been unable to resolve, having the right support can often get you through a difficult phase through gaining insight and learning new skills and can also make you more resilient for challenges to come. My practice is trauma informed, incorporates mind/body awareness and EMDR. I am also Infant Mental Health Endorsed allowing me to support expecting and new parents.
Hello! My name is Nicole Holcomb and I have been practicing in New Mexico for over 14 years. If you struggling with stress, anxiety, or lack of energy and motivation, counseling can help. If you are having relationship difficulties or parenting challenges that you have been unable to resolve, having the right support can often get you through a difficult phase through gaining insight and learning new skills and can also make you more resilient for challenges to come. My practice is trauma informed, incorporates mind/body awareness and EMDR. I am also Infant Mental Health Endorsed allowing me to support expecting and new parents.
(505) 657-9124 View (505) 657-9124
Megan Hurst
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87109
The idea of going to therapy can feel very intimidating, you might not have had the best experience in the past, you might feel overwhelmed with where to start or feel completely ready to start therapy. Overall, it can be hard to be vulnerable with feelings and emotions. If you are already looking into therapy, that means part of yourself believes that you are capable of feeling more empowered in yourself and also deserve a place to feel listened too. These feelings are all normal and welcome, and I will meet you where you are at
The idea of going to therapy can feel very intimidating, you might not have had the best experience in the past, you might feel overwhelmed with where to start or feel completely ready to start therapy. Overall, it can be hard to be vulnerable with feelings and emotions. If you are already looking into therapy, that means part of yourself believes that you are capable of feeling more empowered in yourself and also deserve a place to feel listened too. These feelings are all normal and welcome, and I will meet you where you are at
(575) 825-3356 View (575) 825-3356
Dewhurst Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LPCC, EMDR II
7 Endorsed
Online Only
Welcome! With over 13 years of experience as a trauma-informed therapist, I have seen firsthand that everyone is capable of improving their mental health and their lives. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of their past while building a more resilient future. My background is rooted in the belief that healing is not just possible, but accessible to everyone, no matter where they are starting from.
Welcome! With over 13 years of experience as a trauma-informed therapist, I have seen firsthand that everyone is capable of improving their mental health and their lives. I specialize in helping individuals navigate the complexities of their past while building a more resilient future. My background is rooted in the belief that healing is not just possible, but accessible to everyone, no matter where they are starting from.
(505) 614-8765 View (505) 614-8765
Adar Higgs
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMHC, MPH
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87110
I provide affirming and person-centered counseling for queer and neurodivergent clients who may be looking for alternative treatment modalities such as somatic counseling, expressive arts therapy, or a blended approach incorporating queer and feminist theory & disability justice. I have extensive experience with trauma, and with substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses. My ideal clients are out-of-the-box, divergent thinkers, neuroqueers, activists + artists, and sensitive souls with big questions. I became a counselor to support clients through grief & loss, chronic illness, disability, and chronic pain.
I provide affirming and person-centered counseling for queer and neurodivergent clients who may be looking for alternative treatment modalities such as somatic counseling, expressive arts therapy, or a blended approach incorporating queer and feminist theory & disability justice. I have extensive experience with trauma, and with substance use disorders and co-occurring diagnoses. My ideal clients are out-of-the-box, divergent thinkers, neuroqueers, activists + artists, and sensitive souls with big questions. I became a counselor to support clients through grief & loss, chronic illness, disability, and chronic pain.
(505) 437-4086 View (505) 437-4086
Mycca Montoya
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Online Only
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals, couples, and families, supporting clients as they navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and relational concerns. I am deeply committed to helping people strengthen self-efficacy, build insight, and move toward meaningful personal growth through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with individuals, couples, and families, supporting clients as they navigate life transitions, emotional challenges, and relational concerns. I am deeply committed to helping people strengthen self-efficacy, build insight, and move toward meaningful personal growth through a collaborative and supportive therapeutic relationship.
(505) 399-7740 View (505) 399-7740
Naomi Moppert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Online Only
Reaching out for therapy isn't always easy, especially when you're feeling anxious, depressed, grieving a loss, struggling in your relationships, or carrying past experiences that continue to impact your life. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families facing a variety of challenges, including life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, and relationship concerns.
Reaching out for therapy isn't always easy, especially when you're feeling anxious, depressed, grieving a loss, struggling in your relationships, or carrying past experiences that continue to impact your life. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families facing a variety of challenges, including life transitions, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, and relationship concerns.
(505) 591-1374 View (505) 591-1374

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