Women's Issues Therapists in Cedar Crest, NM
Hi! I am Melanie! I take various insurances including Medicaid! I am excited for us to began working together! 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 enjoy getting to know clients and truly who they are outside of the masks we feel we have to wear at school, home, work, etc. I am committed to providing a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
Hi! I am Melanie! I take various insurances including Medicaid! I am excited for us to began working together! 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 enjoy getting to know clients and truly who they are outside of the masks we feel we have to wear at school, home, work, etc. I am committed to providing a trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approach, tailored to the unique needs and experiences of each individual.
I am here to support you on your journey to a more authentic version of yourself. Through art and somatic interventions you can find a place of peace and understanding for yourself and others. These practices help you to discover the power within yourself to move your life in the direction that you choose and heal the wounds that trauma has left behind. I want to support you, celebrate you, challenge you, and truly understand you. I currently have a waitlist for new clients.
I am here to support you on your journey to a more authentic version of yourself. Through art and somatic interventions you can find a place of peace and understanding for yourself and others. These practices help you to discover the power within yourself to move your life in the direction that you choose and heal the wounds that trauma has left behind. I want to support you, celebrate you, challenge you, and truly understand you. I currently have a waitlist for new clients.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or major transitions. You may be looking for a space to process your experiences safely, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover your sense of direction. You're ready to build resilience, strengthen your relationships, and create meaningful change. You're seeking someone who will truly listen, who understands that growth isn't linear, and who can meet you where you are without judgment.
Life can feel overwhelming when you're navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, or major transitions. You may be looking for a space to process your experiences safely, develop practical coping strategies, and rediscover your sense of direction. You're ready to build resilience, strengthen your relationships, and create meaningful change. You're seeking someone who will truly listen, who understands that growth isn't linear, and who can meet you where you are without judgment.
I practice person-centered therapy. I will listen to you with total presence and mindfulness from the first time meeting. I will connect with you where you are at the present moment and help you to walk your journey to a healthier you. I am also an eclectic therapist, which means I will draw on the tools that we decide are the most beneficial to your personal healing process. I look forward to working with you!
I practice person-centered therapy. I will listen to you with total presence and mindfulness from the first time meeting. I will connect with you where you are at the present moment and help you to walk your journey to a healthier you. I am also an eclectic therapist, which means I will draw on the tools that we decide are the most beneficial to your personal healing process. I look forward to working with you!
Do you sometimes or often find yourself feeling sad or overwhelmed by life's demands? You're certainly not alone. Life is unpredictable and occasionally difficult to handle. I can help you discover why you might be experiencing difficulty in finding joy and meaning in your life. I've helped many clients gain insight and make positive and lasting changes.My goal is to help clients find contentment and fulfilment through positive coping skills.
Do you sometimes or often find yourself feeling sad or overwhelmed by life's demands? You're certainly not alone. Life is unpredictable and occasionally difficult to handle. I can help you discover why you might be experiencing difficulty in finding joy and meaning in your life. I've helped many clients gain insight and make positive and lasting changes.My goal is to help clients find contentment and fulfilment through positive coping skills.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring, and highly attuned to others. They may struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling disconnected from their own needs. Often, they have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early experiences that taught them to prioritize others while losing touch with themselves.
Together, we explore the patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen self-awareness, and build a life rooted in authenticity, connection, and choice.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, caring, and highly attuned to others. They may struggle with people-pleasing, perfectionism, difficulty setting boundaries, or feeling disconnected from their own needs. Often, they have experienced trauma, difficult relationships, or early experiences that taught them to prioritize others while losing touch with themselves.
Together, we explore the patterns that keep them stuck, strengthen self-awareness, and build a life rooted in authenticity, connection, and choice.
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I'm passionate about working with motivated individuals seeking to understand themselves and how they relate to others more. If you're struggling with being compassionate with yourself and finding joy in the things you once did, I might be the right therapist for you. If you work in mental health or medicine, I'd love to hold space for the messiness of your life and work without judgement.
I'm passionate about working with motivated individuals seeking to understand themselves and how they relate to others more. If you're struggling with being compassionate with yourself and finding joy in the things you once did, I might be the right therapist for you. If you work in mental health or medicine, I'd love to hold space for the messiness of your life and work without judgement.
You may feel stuck, anxious about not following a traditional path, or disconnected from yourself after a breakup, career change, or major life shift. I work with women who are navigating life transitions, healing from relationship wounds, and rediscovering who they are beyond societal expectations.
Many of my clients are recovering from people-pleasing, stepping out of eldest-daughter roles, or exploring who they are outside of expectations around relationships, marriage, parenthood, and gender roles. Together, we'll help you reconnect with your voice, values, and sense of self.
You may feel stuck, anxious about not following a traditional path, or disconnected from yourself after a breakup, career change, or major life shift. I work with women who are navigating life transitions, healing from relationship wounds, and rediscovering who they are beyond societal expectations.
Many of my clients are recovering from people-pleasing, stepping out of eldest-daughter roles, or exploring who they are outside of expectations around relationships, marriage, parenthood, and gender roles. Together, we'll help you reconnect with your voice, values, and sense of self.
I specialize in women's issues, trauma recovery, and stress management.
Most of the women I work with feel stuck in old patterns that no longer serve them. Often dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the impact of past trauma. Many are balancing careers, relationships, or parenting and are searching for tools to feel more grounded and confident. My clients want more than just coping skills, they want to understand the “why” beneath their struggles so they can break free, heal, and create meaningful change.
I specialize in women's issues, trauma recovery, and stress management.
Most of the women I work with feel stuck in old patterns that no longer serve them. Often dealing with anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, or the impact of past trauma. Many are balancing careers, relationships, or parenting and are searching for tools to feel more grounded and confident. My clients want more than just coping skills, they want to understand the “why” beneath their struggles so they can break free, heal, and create meaningful change.
At Roots of Resilience, I seek to help families and individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I am here to walk alongside you with care and respect for your unique journey. I believe every family and individual—regardless of background, language, or life experience—deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. We will work together to create a collaborative space where you, your child, or your family can feel safe to explore challenges, build on your strengths and move towards positive change.
At Roots of Resilience, I seek to help families and individuals from all walks of life. Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, I am here to walk alongside you with care and respect for your unique journey. I believe every family and individual—regardless of background, language, or life experience—deserves to be seen, heard, and supported. We will work together to create a collaborative space where you, your child, or your family can feel safe to explore challenges, build on your strengths and move towards positive change.
Phoebe Sheldon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is warm and present. I trust in your judgment in the therapeutic process, and view each individual as the expert in their own life. I’ve worked in the mental health field in Northern New Mexican communities for a decade.
My approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and includes EMDR, family systems therapy, somatic mindfulness, narrative therapy, and techniques from Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach. I use humor when it fits. I believe our relationships with nature, community, spirituality, and creativity can be primary parts of the healing process.
My approach is warm and present. I trust in your judgment in the therapeutic process, and view each individual as the expert in their own life. I’ve worked in the mental health field in Northern New Mexican communities for a decade.
My approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and includes EMDR, family systems therapy, somatic mindfulness, narrative therapy, and techniques from Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach. I use humor when it fits. I believe our relationships with nature, community, spirituality, and creativity can be primary parts of the healing process.
I focus on trauma, life transitions, women's issues, self-esteem, anxiety, spirituality, and relational challenges.
Do you find yourself reacting instead of responding? Are you experiencing a life changing shift or transition, navigating uncertainty? Have you come to a juncture that requires action, while fear keeps you frozen? Are you unable to manage feelings of overwhelm? Or perhaps, you and your partner long for a deeper sense of connection. Embarking on a therapeutic journey with me, you will have a supportive and safe container to explore these questions and desires. Whether your goal is building confidence, finding your purpose, addressing trauma, or developing tools to improve your life, I’m here to navigate that path with you.
I focus on trauma, life transitions, women's issues, self-esteem, anxiety, spirituality, and relational challenges.
Do you find yourself reacting instead of responding? Are you experiencing a life changing shift or transition, navigating uncertainty? Have you come to a juncture that requires action, while fear keeps you frozen? Are you unable to manage feelings of overwhelm? Or perhaps, you and your partner long for a deeper sense of connection. Embarking on a therapeutic journey with me, you will have a supportive and safe container to explore these questions and desires. Whether your goal is building confidence, finding your purpose, addressing trauma, or developing tools to improve your life, I’m here to navigate that path with you.
Over the past 10 years, I've worked with women exhausted from feeling responsible, from pushing themselves to meet impossible standards, from comparing themselves, and from confusion about how to prioritize their own self care and balance it all.
Periods like pregnancy, early motherhood, and midlife can feel especially vulnerable and intensify feelings of guilt, worry, and overwhelm.
I promise, you're not alone if you're blaming yourself and feeling stressed and unsure of yourself.
Over the past 10 years, I've worked with women exhausted from feeling responsible, from pushing themselves to meet impossible standards, from comparing themselves, and from confusion about how to prioritize their own self care and balance it all.
Periods like pregnancy, early motherhood, and midlife can feel especially vulnerable and intensify feelings of guilt, worry, and overwhelm.
I promise, you're not alone if you're blaming yourself and feeling stressed and unsure of yourself.
I know from personal experience what it feels like to have anxiety, depression, grief, fear, and/or trauma rule your life. To feel like nothing will ever get better and that there is no hope. But fortunately, I came through to the other side of this and am constantly studying the latest strategies and techniques to help you live your most inspired and peaceful life. Working in partnership, we will look at what's working and what's not to uncover the things that can help you make the most rapid and long-lasting changes to your body, mind, and relationships.
I know from personal experience what it feels like to have anxiety, depression, grief, fear, and/or trauma rule your life. To feel like nothing will ever get better and that there is no hope. But fortunately, I came through to the other side of this and am constantly studying the latest strategies and techniques to help you live your most inspired and peaceful life. Working in partnership, we will look at what's working and what's not to uncover the things that can help you make the most rapid and long-lasting changes to your body, mind, and relationships.
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 and early experiences. Whether you're seeking counseling for growth or help healing trauma, you've begun the process of healing by searching for a helpful connection.
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 and early experiences. Whether you're seeking counseling for growth or help healing trauma, you've begun the process of healing by searching for a helpful connection.
We provide individual therapy to women, adolescents, and children in New Mexico. Our specialty is treating all types of traumas, perinatal mood disorders, postpartum support, and play therapy for children.
We provide individual therapy to women, adolescents, and children in New Mexico. Our specialty is treating all types of traumas, perinatal mood disorders, postpartum support, and play therapy for children.
Many people learn to survive by shrinking themselves, staying quiet, or putting others first. I believe healing begins when you can reconnect with your voice, values, and sense of self. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in Liberation Psychology, recognizing how identity, culture, and lived experiences shape mental health. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen insight, and create lasting change with self-compassion—not perfection—as the goal. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, respected, challenged, and empowered.
Many people learn to survive by shrinking themselves, staying quiet, or putting others first. I believe healing begins when you can reconnect with your voice, values, and sense of self. My approach is collaborative, trauma-informed, and grounded in Liberation Psychology, recognizing how identity, culture, and lived experiences shape mental health. Together, we'll build practical skills, deepen insight, and create lasting change with self-compassion—not perfection—as the goal. I strive to create a space where you feel seen, respected, challenged, and empowered.
I believe strongly in the power of the human spirit and that the wisdom resides within each one of us on how best to facilitate our own healing, growth, and emancipation. My experience as a private music instructor and performing musician, as well as my work with many clients of varied backgrounds over the years, has solidified my belief in the healing power of the expressive arts. I will work with you through both verbal and non-verbal ways as a means of personal transformation and healing. I am honored to be a supportive part of your brave and transcendent journey to healing.
I believe strongly in the power of the human spirit and that the wisdom resides within each one of us on how best to facilitate our own healing, growth, and emancipation. My experience as a private music instructor and performing musician, as well as my work with many clients of varied backgrounds over the years, has solidified my belief in the healing power of the expressive arts. I will work with you through both verbal and non-verbal ways as a means of personal transformation and healing. I am honored to be a supportive part of your brave and transcendent journey to healing.
There are common themes that unite us all and we are each our own expert on how those themes show up in our life. Be it love, grief, change, struggle, growth, confusion, curiosity, or something else, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you explore and navigate these themes in your own life. I strive to empower my clients to determine the direction and pace of therapy. I aim to support you in understanding your needs, identifying your strengths, and developing new skills and perspectives to facilitate building a life that you don’t have to escape from.
There are common themes that unite us all and we are each our own expert on how those themes show up in our life. Be it love, grief, change, struggle, growth, confusion, curiosity, or something else, I would be honored to walk alongside you as you explore and navigate these themes in your own life. I strive to empower my clients to determine the direction and pace of therapy. I aim to support you in understanding your needs, identifying your strengths, and developing new skills and perspectives to facilitate building a life that you don’t have to escape from.
Marissa is the Founder of Mindset Therapy and Wellness, an organization dedicated to mental health and wellness. Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marissa is here to meet you wherever you are on your journey and to provide you with a safe environment. Marissa is dedicated about assisting each individual she works with in unearthing and constructing their narratives and mindsets, which she does with insight and humor. She is well-known for her approachable, open, and nonjudgmental personality. Marissa strives to assist each individual in reclaiming their own self.
Marissa is the Founder of Mindset Therapy and Wellness, an organization dedicated to mental health and wellness. Marissa is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Marissa is here to meet you wherever you are on your journey and to provide you with a safe environment. Marissa is dedicated about assisting each individual she works with in unearthing and constructing their narratives and mindsets, which she does with insight and humor. She is well-known for her approachable, open, and nonjudgmental personality. Marissa strives to assist each individual in reclaiming their own self.
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Women's Issues Therapists
How do you encourage a woman to go to therapy?
It’s helpful to express concern and love for the person while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Offering specific examples of how an individual may be suffering, and what effects it has on them, should be done with compassion and with empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.
How can women prepare for therapy?
Women can prepare for therapy by being willing to talk about their past experiences and their private thoughts. Before a session, an individual may want to reflect on how they’ve felt since the last session and what’s happened in their lives. Between sessions, it can be useful to write down notes about their reaction to a given event or how they felt at a particular time.
How long does therapy for women’s issues often last?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual and the challenges they face. Therapy types like Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Prolonged exposure therapy (PET), and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) can be brief, most often ranging from between 5 and 20 sessions. In some cases, such as for women with eating disorders, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm. For any therapy, the duration will depend on the progress made and results realized.
How can women overcome stigma around specific challenges in order to seek therapy?
Women dealing with domestic abuse, sexual assault, eating disorders, and any other number of troubles may feel a stigma around seeking help. It’s important to remember that these issues are not uncommon and there is no shame in getting help for them. Therapy is confidential, and women can talk about their experiences without fear of judgment. Seeking therapy can be a courageous and liberating act, and an important step toward healing and recovery.