Dialectical Behavior (DBT) Therapists in Dona Ana, NM
I focus on creating a neuroqueer-affirming space where individuals can deconstruct old narratives and rebuild a stronger foundation of self. My clients seek art therapy and neuro-affirming assessments because they've often felt unseen with talk-based therapies rooted in dominant culture ideas of "success" and "normalcy". Ultimately, most folks want to feel more safe in their ability to live authentically, and thus, sustainably.
I focus on creating a neuroqueer-affirming space where individuals can deconstruct old narratives and rebuild a stronger foundation of self. My clients seek art therapy and neuro-affirming assessments because they've often felt unseen with talk-based therapies rooted in dominant culture ideas of "success" and "normalcy". Ultimately, most folks want to feel more safe in their ability to live authentically, and thus, sustainably.
I enjoy working with clients that want to work on things. I am very honest yet compassionate and caring. I like to help clients look at their puzzle pieces and figure them out. I am not the expert in your life, you are. I am here to help you figure things out. I have worked with trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, and family issues. I enjoy working with teens, individuals, couples and families. I work from a family systems perspective so I believe working on the family is important. I use the modality that best suits the client which may include inner child work, mindfulness, processing trauma, and relapse prevention.
I enjoy working with clients that want to work on things. I am very honest yet compassionate and caring. I like to help clients look at their puzzle pieces and figure them out. I am not the expert in your life, you are. I am here to help you figure things out. I have worked with trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, and family issues. I enjoy working with teens, individuals, couples and families. I work from a family systems perspective so I believe working on the family is important. I use the modality that best suits the client which may include inner child work, mindfulness, processing trauma, and relapse prevention.
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My approach is client-centered, drawing from modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and other evidenced based practices.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma? Are life’s challenges leaving you overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are or where you’re headed? You may be longing for clarity, peace, and deeper self-understanding—but unsure how to get there. If you're ready to break free from emotional pain, heal from the past, and move toward a more grounded and authentic life, I’m here to walk alongside you.
My approach is client-centered, drawing from modalities such as EMDR, CBT, DBT, and other evidenced based practices.
Do you feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, depression, or unresolved trauma? Are life’s challenges leaving you overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure of who you are or where you’re headed? You may be longing for clarity, peace, and deeper self-understanding—but unsure how to get there. If you're ready to break free from emotional pain, heal from the past, and move toward a more grounded and authentic life, I’m here to walk alongside you.
I offer a collaborative, personalized approach using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, play therapy strategies, and crisis response.
Hi, I’m Jessica. I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you build the strength and flexibility to navigate life’s ups and downs. Life is always changing—it doesn’t have to be perfect to feel meaningful. Together, we’ll work on expanding your capacity to handle challenges with more ease, resilience, and self-trust, so you can feel more grounded and connected in your everyday life. You deserve it!
I offer a collaborative, personalized approach using CBT, DBT, mindfulness, play therapy strategies, and crisis response.
Hi, I’m Jessica. I offer a safe, welcoming space to help you build the strength and flexibility to navigate life’s ups and downs. Life is always changing—it doesn’t have to be perfect to feel meaningful. Together, we’ll work on expanding your capacity to handle challenges with more ease, resilience, and self-trust, so you can feel more grounded and connected in your everyday life. You deserve it!
Bruce Perry in the Neurosequential Model of Therapy, CBT, DBT, Minfulness, 7 Challenges & Circle of Security.
I spent 24 years with the State of New Mexico working in Protective Services, Juvenile Probation, and I was working for Behavioral Health as a Clinician, all are under the umbrella of Children, Youth, and Families. While working for the state I have been in several positions. I worked at Counseling Las Cruces for a 5 + years. I opened my private practice, Lucky Stars in June of 2022. I am original from Danville, IL but have made New Mexico my home since 1980. I obtained my bachelor degree at Western New Mexico University and my Master’s degree from Highlands University. I obtained my Independent License in 2013.
Bruce Perry in the Neurosequential Model of Therapy, CBT, DBT, Minfulness, 7 Challenges & Circle of Security.
I spent 24 years with the State of New Mexico working in Protective Services, Juvenile Probation, and I was working for Behavioral Health as a Clinician, all are under the umbrella of Children, Youth, and Families. While working for the state I have been in several positions. I worked at Counseling Las Cruces for a 5 + years. I opened my private practice, Lucky Stars in June of 2022. I am original from Danville, IL but have made New Mexico my home since 1980. I obtained my bachelor degree at Western New Mexico University and my Master’s degree from Highlands University. I obtained my Independent License in 2013.
Monique Nuncio Rodriguez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LSAA
1 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88001
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I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGDT).
I partner with adult clients who are motivated to make changes to their lives in positive ways. I serve clients struggling with: trauma, anxiety, depression, on-going suicidality, nightmares, anger, hypervigilance, flashbacks, hallucinations (both auditory and visual), delusions, dissociation, struggling to manage emotions, and/or acting impulsively. I also work with clients struggling with substance abuse including alcohol, methamphetamines, and/or opioids. I have extensive experience in working with the military/ veteran population in combat, sexual, and/ or gender harassment experiences resulting in trauma.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Prolonged Grief Disorder Therapy (PGDT).
I partner with adult clients who are motivated to make changes to their lives in positive ways. I serve clients struggling with: trauma, anxiety, depression, on-going suicidality, nightmares, anger, hypervigilance, flashbacks, hallucinations (both auditory and visual), delusions, dissociation, struggling to manage emotions, and/or acting impulsively. I also work with clients struggling with substance abuse including alcohol, methamphetamines, and/or opioids. I have extensive experience in working with the military/ veteran population in combat, sexual, and/ or gender harassment experiences resulting in trauma.
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered approach, mindfulness, and CBT.
Hello and welcome,
my goal is to provide each client a safe space to be their authentic self during this therapeutic process. I believe each individual is the expert in their own life and with the right tools each individual can move forward and create the life they are seeking. I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment for my client to focus on reaching their goals with empathy, humor, and positivity.
I incorporate Dialectical Behavior Therapy, client-centered approach, mindfulness, and CBT.
Hello and welcome,
my goal is to provide each client a safe space to be their authentic self during this therapeutic process. I believe each individual is the expert in their own life and with the right tools each individual can move forward and create the life they are seeking. I strive to create a warm and comfortable environment for my client to focus on reaching their goals with empathy, humor, and positivity.
I have a background in DBT, attachment, and collaborative therapy models.
Between juggling work, family, and life’s endless demands, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing yourself—and the connection with your partner. You deserve to feel supported, connected, and fulfilled—both in life and love. As a therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate stress and strengthen their relationships, I’m here to help you find balance, peace, and deeper intimacy.
I have a background in DBT, attachment, and collaborative therapy models.
Between juggling work, family, and life’s endless demands, it’s easy to feel like you’re losing yourself—and the connection with your partner. You deserve to feel supported, connected, and fulfilled—both in life and love. As a therapist specializing in helping individuals and couples navigate stress and strengthen their relationships, I’m here to help you find balance, peace, and deeper intimacy.
I specialize in working with complex PTSD and trauma and use modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and art therapy to help clients experience clarity and relief.
It’s my mission to create a space where you feel safe to be authentically you. I believe it’s important to not only explore our own unique stories but to also look at the systems and structures in our society which contribute to our individual and collective pain. Why? Because your mental health journey isn't just about you; it's also about creating change in a world that desperately needs more understanding and empathy.
I specialize in working with complex PTSD and trauma and use modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and art therapy to help clients experience clarity and relief.
It’s my mission to create a space where you feel safe to be authentically you. I believe it’s important to not only explore our own unique stories but to also look at the systems and structures in our society which contribute to our individual and collective pain. Why? Because your mental health journey isn't just about you; it's also about creating change in a world that desperately needs more understanding and empathy.
For example, a cognitive behavioral approach would be indicated if your thoughts are creating distress and a dialectical behavioral approach would be indicated if you have a hard time managing and/or expressing your emotions effectively.
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
For example, a cognitive behavioral approach would be indicated if your thoughts are creating distress and a dialectical behavioral approach would be indicated if you have a hard time managing and/or expressing your emotions effectively.
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
I also offer CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more recently, animal assisted services with Jenna, my Bernese Mountain Dog in training.
You're navigating different things in your life like stress, anxiety, major life transitions, trauma and feeling stuck. May it be mentally, emotionally, or even physically. You may have tried coping on your own, but it's exhausting. You want relief, clarity, and healing. Most of all, you want to understand your story without judgement and find a path forward that feels authentic and sustainable.
I also offer CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and more recently, animal assisted services with Jenna, my Bernese Mountain Dog in training.
You're navigating different things in your life like stress, anxiety, major life transitions, trauma and feeling stuck. May it be mentally, emotionally, or even physically. You may have tried coping on your own, but it's exhausting. You want relief, clarity, and healing. Most of all, you want to understand your story without judgement and find a path forward that feels authentic and sustainable.
My competence involves significant training and practice in a range of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior ( DBT), Interpersonal Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Based therapies.
I believe that you already have the inner wisdom to know what you value and want in your life. In therapy, I will help you compassionately examine and understand patterns you have developed that no longer serve you. We can work together to curate a path forward in the direction of your personal values, strengths, and dreams. My approach involves first developing a contextual understanding of your life experiences, your values/dreams, and barriers you have encountered to feeling self-fulfillment. We will explore goals for therapy and I can provide my thoughts on how we might proceed. We can then co-create a therapy plan.
My competence involves significant training and practice in a range of therapy models including Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical Behavior ( DBT), Interpersonal Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness Based therapies.
I believe that you already have the inner wisdom to know what you value and want in your life. In therapy, I will help you compassionately examine and understand patterns you have developed that no longer serve you. We can work together to curate a path forward in the direction of your personal values, strengths, and dreams. My approach involves first developing a contextual understanding of your life experiences, your values/dreams, and barriers you have encountered to feeling self-fulfillment. We will explore goals for therapy and I can provide my thoughts on how we might proceed. We can then co-create a therapy plan.
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) , Brain Spotting, Mindfulness Based Emotional Processing, Dialectical behavior and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
I have experience working with couples , LGBTQ community, PTSD, refugees, people with anxiety, depression, poly couples , people struggling with self esteem issues and grief .
I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) , Brain Spotting, Mindfulness Based Emotional Processing, Dialectical behavior and Cognitive Behavioral Therapies.
I have experience working with couples , LGBTQ community, PTSD, refugees, people with anxiety, depression, poly couples , people struggling with self esteem issues and grief .
I utilize a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Unified Protocol, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Gottman couple's therapy.
My client-centered approach fosters a safe and supportive environment, allowing individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors openly. I am motivated by the transformative journeys of my clients as they turn challenges into opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
I utilize a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Unified Protocol, Dialectical Behavior Therapy ( DBT), and Gottman couple's therapy.
My client-centered approach fosters a safe and supportive environment, allowing individuals and couples to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors openly. I am motivated by the transformative journeys of my clients as they turn challenges into opportunities for growth and fulfillment.
I use evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, while always tailoring things to fit you and your situation.
Therapy should be a place where you can just be yourself and show up as you are. I offer a warm, non-judgmental environment where you don’t have to have it all figured out. Clients often describe me as empathetic, understanding, and down-to-earth.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, life transitions, relationship/family struggles, or figuring out who you are and what you want, I’m here to support you. I bring humor, honesty, and practical tools to help you work through what’s getting in the way and move toward what matters to you.
I use evidence-based practices like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, while always tailoring things to fit you and your situation.
Therapy should be a place where you can just be yourself and show up as you are. I offer a warm, non-judgmental environment where you don’t have to have it all figured out. Clients often describe me as empathetic, understanding, and down-to-earth.
Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, self-doubt, life transitions, relationship/family struggles, or figuring out who you are and what you want, I’m here to support you. I bring humor, honesty, and practical tools to help you work through what’s getting in the way and move toward what matters to you.
I am trained in EMDR, DBT, certified in Circle of Security, and Active Parenting,
I believe that everyone has the desire to find happiness on their terms. If you choose counseling to assist in meeting your needs, we can work together. You set the goals; my role is to provide support and feedback in reaching your goals without judgement. I may challenge you along the way but you will make your own choices and decide what is successful for you. I have a PhD in Psychology, a Masters degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology and a Bachelor's in Social Work.
I am trained in EMDR, DBT, certified in Circle of Security, and Active Parenting,
I believe that everyone has the desire to find happiness on their terms. If you choose counseling to assist in meeting your needs, we can work together. You set the goals; my role is to provide support and feedback in reaching your goals without judgement. I may challenge you along the way but you will make your own choices and decide what is successful for you. I have a PhD in Psychology, a Masters degree in Counseling and Educational Psychology and a Bachelor's in Social Work.
My clinical focus is on treating mental health issues with co-occurring substance dependency/addiction; utilizing the matrix model, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.
Hello, my name is Crystal Portillo, LMHC. I received my degree in Forensic Psychology in Los Angeles, at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have worked in school settings and in psychiatric inpatient facilities, treating individuals struggling with a variety of issues ranging from stress, anger management, anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Most of my pre-private practice experience has been at a partial hospitalization program incorporated as a step-down program from psychiatric hospitalizations.
My clinical focus is on treating mental health issues with co-occurring substance dependency/addiction; utilizing the matrix model, dialectical behavioral therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy approaches.
Hello, my name is Crystal Portillo, LMHC. I received my degree in Forensic Psychology in Los Angeles, at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I have worked in school settings and in psychiatric inpatient facilities, treating individuals struggling with a variety of issues ranging from stress, anger management, anxiety, depression and mood disorders. Most of my pre-private practice experience has been at a partial hospitalization program incorporated as a step-down program from psychiatric hospitalizations.
I utilize modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and strengths-focused approaches.
Hello, I am an empathetic Behavioral Health Therapist who focuses on the client’s strengths and resiliency. I collaborate with clients to identify and enlist their internal strengths and resources to approach life’s challenges. I truly believe the client is the true “expert” in their own life and promote a safe and accepting environment to help each feel secure throughout the therapeutic process. I strive to assist clients in viewing their strengths and to develop coping skills and strategies to help navigate through life stressors.
I utilize modalities that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy ( DBT), and strengths-focused approaches.
Hello, I am an empathetic Behavioral Health Therapist who focuses on the client’s strengths and resiliency. I collaborate with clients to identify and enlist their internal strengths and resources to approach life’s challenges. I truly believe the client is the true “expert” in their own life and promote a safe and accepting environment to help each feel secure throughout the therapeutic process. I strive to assist clients in viewing their strengths and to develop coping skills and strategies to help navigate through life stressors.
All our providers are trained in DBT and somatic interventions; some also provide EMDR.
Our blatant passion & enthusiasm for helping others transcend trauma to develop self-mastery; and, our ability to hold a deep, compassionate, nonjudgmental space for others' healing sets us apart.
We work with somatic therapies to help release trauma from the body and to rewire the brain.
All our providers are trained in DBT and somatic interventions; some also provide EMDR.
Our blatant passion & enthusiasm for helping others transcend trauma to develop self-mastery; and, our ability to hold a deep, compassionate, nonjudgmental space for others' healing sets us apart.
We work with somatic therapies to help release trauma from the body and to rewire the brain.
My focus is to use EMDR for acute and complex trauma, DBT/Somatic Interventions, Integrative & Strength Based Therapies, and Grief Processing for Life Transitions, including when faced with a life-limiting illness.
I offer a safe space in which you can move past inner obstacles and deal with life's curve balls that are thrown at you.
My focus is to use EMDR for acute and complex trauma, DBT/Somatic Interventions, Integrative & Strength Based Therapies, and Grief Processing for Life Transitions, including when faced with a life-limiting illness.
I offer a safe space in which you can move past inner obstacles and deal with life's curve balls that are thrown at you.
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Who is DBT for?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is designed for people who experience extreme emotional suffering because they lack the skills of emotion regulation and distress tolerance. The basic affliction can underlie a wide range of conditions, from borderline and other personality disorders to PTSD and treatment-resistant anxiety and depression. The therapy is helpful to those whose emotional reactivity is so intense it is disruptive to everyday functioning and leads to frequent crises.
Why do people need DBT?
The ability to regulate emotions is a core psychological skill that enables people to function in life and pay attention to the world outside themselves; it is consistently associated with well-being. DBT is designed to help people learn how to manage and regulate their emotions. Originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder whose extreme emotional suffering led to self-harming behavior and suicide attempts, the therapy is now applied to other conditions involving emotion dysregulation, particularly when other treatments have failed.
What happens in DBT?
Individuals meet weekly with their therapist to discuss their experiences relating to moods, behavior, and skills. Using checklists they maintain, they review emotional experiences and positive practices they engage in. The diaries help individuals discern what led up to a specific problem encountered, this is followed by discussion of the consequences of their actions. In addition, individuals may meet in class-like small groups to learn skills such as mindfulness, emotion regulation and distress tolerance.
How long does DBT last?
Because it is intended to establish long-lasting behavioral change among those with persistent problems, DBT is designed to last six months to a year. DBT includes both weekly sessions of individual therapy and weekly skills-training sessions conducted in small groups. Studies of DBT have documented improvement within a year of treatment, particularly in controlling self-harmful behavior; nevertheless, individuals may require therapy for several years.