Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

Maybe it's time to get the support and compassionate care you want, need and deserve! Feeling anxious, depressed or dealing with loss, grief, trauma or transition? Perhaps you've just been feeling a little down or disconnected from yourself or a primary relationship. Are you wanting to heal on deeper levels?

I am a graduate of the Counselor Education program at the University of New Mexico and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. My clinical interests include eating disorder treatment, fat liberation and body acceptance, and LGBTQIA+ issues. My counseling approach is largely informed by social constructionist theory, which emphasizes the influence of sociocultural contexts on individual wellness and identity. I believe that clients are experts in their own lives, and that my role as a counselor is to help clients to explore their perspectives and the contexts which have shaped them.

As a Licensed therapist, Ms. Barner is a creative and passionate mental health professional who believes that all individuals have the ability to learn and thrive successfully. Her therapeutic approach is confidential, supportive, and provides a safe place to talk about difficult things. She works on the belief that the person you are today is a combination of several factors. Some of these factors are early childhood and adult relationship experiences, genetic predisposition, and environmental factors. Her belief is that therapy is not a process that labels you, but an avenue that can help overcome life’s challenges.

Everyone has vulnerabilities, but imagine a life where your vulnerabilities have become your strengths. Although it may seem overwhelming now, with the right support, your pain can be transformed into an incredible source of personal growth. From my own experiences and those I have supported on their unique journeys, I have seen the true potential of transformation. For this reason, I offer more than just therapy - together, we will create a safe and compassionate space where you can confront your challenges, empower yourself, and transform your life.

I have experience treating a large range of issues but the primary reasons people come to see me are depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. I can help you to understand the underlying issues and to make changes in your life that bring you more balance and fulfillment. We can work short or long term, insight or solution-focused, depending on your needs. I see adolescents and can see parents of children of all ages to work on parenting issues and behavior management.

Are you ready to take your power back from whatever you may have given it away to? Do you want to be fearless, free, and fully alive? My life's work and hearts desire is to help people regain manageability, restore balance, and recover their innate wholeness through practices I've developed through my own recovery journey. I have a holistic body, mind, and spirit approach to helping people uncover limiting beliefs and hidden strengths in order to find peace and joy and to reach their full potential. My practice is based on deep respect, empathy, and attunement to the inner reality and wisdom of each client.

Thanks for checking out my profile. My years of experience include work with addictions of all sorts, marriage and family dynamics, trauma and grief, and spiritual issues. I also work a lot with depression and anxiety, which are often a factor in all of these conditions. I provide premarital and marital counseling for couples, and my individual practice is limited to men.

I am a full time practicing Clinical Hypnotherapist, NLP, EMDR and Reiki Practitioner/Teacher. My life passion is to assist others to lead a happier and healthier life. Practicing Hypnotherapy for 13 years and Reiki for 24 years, I offer a free consultation, discounted packages, sliding scale and online sessions. Hypnotherapy is a Medical Adjunct. I do not practice medicine. However, Hypnotherapy has become a proven modality with a 93% success rate which has assisted many in healing themselves and living a healthier more productive & meaningful life. You can change your life by altering your attitude, associations and perceptions.

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 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.

Are you struggling with intimacy, betrayal, sex or porn? I use a compassionate strength based approach to help you be your best self, live a fulfilling life and realize your full potential. I specialize in empowerment, healing trauma, anxiety, sexual addictions and affairs. I'm a former personal trainer, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist and EMDR certified. I work with those who are new to therapy and those with high self awareness seeking ongoing growth. I'm passionate about empowering you in everyway. Together we'll improve your relationships, self-worth and help you regain wholeness using a body, mind, and Spirit approach.

As a therapist for over 25 years, I have worked in a multitude of settings with a wide range of populations. I provide individual and couples counseling. Over the years I have worked extensively with folks struggling with: PTSD, depression, anxiety, Bipolar, addictions, codependency, eating disorders, Body Dysmorphia, and those on the Autism Spectrum. With couples I draw upon Attachment Theory and the work of John Gottman. I am highly adapt at building connection and trust with the LGBQTI community and communities of color. Validation, the need for justice, being seen and heard, attunement, and empathy are essential.

The three main ingredients for a helpful therapeutic relationship are unconditional positive regard, non-judgment, and empathy. I am a believer that you are the world’s leading expert in what it is like to be you. My role as your therapist is to help you navigate your journey, pointing out mile markers and other signs, while your role is to be in the driver’s seat as the expert of your own world. My goal as a therapist is to integrate a variety of therapeutic approaches that best suit clients on an individual, case-to-case basis.

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.

Though there may be a wide array of mental health concerns that an individual may have, not all experiences are the same. Given the diversity and sensitivity of these concerns, I approach each client with compassionate care that is tailored to their unique and individualized needs. Having worked in both outpatient and acute inpatient treatment environments, I have familiarity with the entire spectrum of mental illness. With over 10 years of experience in these environments, I feel comfortable and confident approaching individuals with support, compassion, and experience.

Accepting New Clients. I am here to help you reach your goals and live the life you want. I work with people who feel like they need a sounding board, life coach, or general support with the ins and outs of life. Everyone deserves to have someone to talk to, and I am hear to listen and offer solutions when appropriate. Let me help you reinvigorate your strengths and remind yourself what happiness feels and looks like. I also work with those who are experiencing the end of life process. I will give you the freedom to let go of your mental and emotional burdens, fears, and concerns as well as memories you would like to share.

Welcome. I decided to become a therapist after a long health/medical research career, and have since worked with adults on many of the issues listed below. I am especially passionate about helping couples and adult children and their parents navigate relationship challenges and life transitions. I have therefore completed an Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Externship, the first step to EFT certification. EFT is an evidence-based, non-pathologizing approach that helps couples and families create secure emotional connections, and helps individuals achieve a more coherent sense of self.

Therapy and inner healing are difficult. It demands not only commitment, but the desire and willingness to persevere through inevitable discomfort in order to move towards growth. I commit myself to creating a secure, trustworthy, and judgment-free environment as the relationship we build together is essential to the healing process as well as positive client outcome. My training has led me to adopt and follow a primarily cognitive behavioral/biopsychosocial/holistic approach to treating mental disorders. However, I also apply methods from other important subfields of psychology.

Sometimes life presents us with challenges that we never dreamed of facing, or it seems that all of a sudden, those who we thought would always be there for us are not. Sometimes we feel as though there is something greater that we should be doing with our lives. Intrinsically, you have the answers; sometimes you just need help in getting to them. Perhaps it's time to allow yourself to find your way back home - to your authentic Self.