Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

Many of our hurt areas, from the recent or distant past, can re-wound us. Relationships wound us, so wounds are best healed through relationship. I specialize in helping you find, build and utilize current relationships to recover from past emotional injuries, and to strengthen ways of relating so you can enrich and empower many other areas of your life. Inner rlshp is also key! I am trained, and have many years experience with communication skills, from a behavioral to a deeper psychological or spiritual level. I find Internal Family Systems powerfully life changing for all issues!

My focus is on supporting the healing and growth of children. Children are a vulnerable population and do not always have the means to succeed. Clients may come in with anxiety, depression, issues regulating emotions, emotional outbursts. These issues can occur in all environments and impact a child's functioning. Childhood trauma can have a negative impact on development and the ultimate success of a child's future. Not all trauma leaves physical effects but can also leave emotional effects. Children can be left with challenges building relationships, understanding themselves, regulating and functioning overall.

Looking for the right behavioral health provider can be a multipart task but look no more; I am a bi-cultural, bilingual, dynamic, and interactive psychotherapist with over twenty five years of experience in outpatient, hospital and private practice settings providing individual and family therapy specializing in children, adolescents, and families and the relationship that keeps them together or sets them apart.

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.

A few openings available for new clients. I no longer accept insurance so it is self-pay only. Pay-what-you-can spots are currently full. - - - Antonia P. Montoya, LCSW, CHES, is a mental health therapist who specializes in walking alongside clients through grief, anxiety, depression, trauma, and challenging life transitions. She supports her clients in the exploration and reconnection with themselves, while teaching new practices for creating the change they seek in their lives. She is a queer Chicana woman of color born and raised in Albuquerque who has been a lifelong student of the traditional healing practices of her ancestors.

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.

Would you like to better understand and express your emotions? Or feel more comfortable, ease, and confidence in your relationships? We may have experienced things in our lives that disrupt our sense of self, our ability to regulate our emotions, and our ability to have successful relationships. Engaging in therapy can be a supportive, validating, and empowering experience. When we learn about our emotions, identify patterns that are decreasing the quality of our life, and learn to do something different, we feel more empowered to create the life and relationships we want. We also have the ability to feel safer in our bodies.

I am an LCSW who really enjoys working with all people and assisting them on their healing journey. I meet clients where they are in their current lives. I have experience in working with individuals who have lived through trauma and now want to work past it. I work in partnership with clients to achieve their healing goals.I have also worked with people who have struggled with addiction and have assisted them in gaining the tools necessary for their recovery. I like to work with grounding and mindfulness skills to guide clients into their own peace.

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.

Life can be a joyful experience, yet it presents us with difficulties such as a loss, trauma, relationship challenges and general emotional pain. These events can lead us to feeling overwhelmed, anxious and depressed impacting our ability to reach our full potential. I focus on creating a positive and supportive environment for my clients, so that individuals have a safe place to grow and change. If you are considering asking for help at this point in your personal journey, congratulations, as it truly takes courage to face our own unique challenges.

Starting therapy can be a challenging yet very empowering step to uncovering your true self. My goal in treatment is to empower my clients, provide unconditional positive regard and teach that healing can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. I believe that every client is on their own unique journey. A person-centered approach is a modality I find not only beneficial but necessary to helping individuals thrive and be all they can be.

Over my years of experience, I have learned the importance of incorporating emotional healing with body healing. Both are critical to healing the whole self. I will help you learn to start putting yourself first, which leads to improving your relationship both with yourself and those you care about in your life. I believe that self-care is critical on this path. We will work together to figure out your “why”, the reason you are showing up for yourself and reliance in the promises you are making.

Hola! Hello! My name is Ruth Yáñez, LMSW, my pronouns are she/her/ella and I am an immigrant who came to this Country at 10-years old. I am a Mexican therapist who is also a mother, wife, daughter, sister, niece, cousin, friend and a comadre. My passions in life are social justice and behavioral health and I have learned to combine both of these through my lived experiences! As your therapist, I will honor your feelings and past experiences with compassion, empathy, and a culturally centered lens. If you need someone to talk to and join you in your journey, you can count on me!

In working with clients who may be struggling with their identity and past trauma, I recognize the importance of understanding the complexities and nuances of their specific situation. I am committed to providing a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each individual.

I have been in practice for many years and have been helping people manage many personal problems. I specialize in helping medical professionals. I believe in giving people respect, support and help in understanding life's challenges. Depression and anxiety are the most common problems I see, wrapped in the context of many life changes, disappointments and traumas. Feel free to ask about specific issues. Diagnoses - developed in order for mental health professionals to be included in insurance; they are averages, not personal identities. Diagnoses are over-used, in my opinion - they have some relevance - they don't define a person.

Since I started working in mental health 27 years ago I have been helping those with trauma and addictions find solutions that worked for them. During that time I learned numerous evidence based approaches that helped those with anxiety, depression, family and interpersonal issues as well as grew in learning about and treating complex trauma and the interactions with compulsion disorders and addictions. I work with individuals over the age of 14 up and families with multiple challenges from integrating the blended family to addressing military deployments and reintegration. I work as an ally for LGBT+ community

Often, people have difficulty finding a therapist that meets their needs and the search can be overwhelming. If you are looking for a therapist who is trauma-informed, inclusive, and empathetic then we are here for you. We believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their difficult stories in a space that is free of judgment.

At Odyssey Counseling we focus on meeting people wherever they're at. Everyone falls down from time to time. For us counseling is a collaboration. We work with you to pinpoint problems and help explore ways to help you get to where you want to be. We have specialties including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Acute Stress, Divorce, grief, parenting, relationship, and life transition issues. We have numerous programs including services for first responders and their families, and an IOP Substance Abuse/Trauma Program for women . We provide health and wellness programs to workplaces and offer an Employee Assistance Program.

Let's work together to make your life better. My team at Umoja Behavioral Health and I work well with addictions, teens, sexual abuse, marriage/relationship problems and LGBTQ issues. We also work with those who are experiencing anxiety or fears about success, wish to improve coping and relationship skills, and to experience greater fulfillment in life. Culture, worldview, and knowledge of self represent the solution to problems as individuals--and as a society. I envision a world where everyone is authentic, engaged, and makes empowered choices rooted in passionate purpose.