Therapists in Jemez Springs, NM

Mary L. Sanders, Ph.D., HSPP, has been in private practice since 1981, and currently has offices in Carmel, IN and Los Alamos, NM. She earned her A.B. degree at Washington University, St. Louis, and her M.A. and Ph.D. degrees at University of California, Riverside. Dr. Sanders works both with children and adults, providing evaluations, individual, and family therapy, and consultations to schools and other organizations. She serves as a mental health neutral and family specialist with collaborative law matters. Dr. Sanders has a special interest and experience in working with gifted learners.

Challenges are a part of life and when we are faced with a difficulty, we are presented with an opportunity for growth. This can be difficult to see when you are in the midst of the challenging situation, especially if you are feeling alone. Reaching out for help is not always easy and takes courage. You may be wanting to develop greater self-awareness and insight, are in need of relief from symptoms of depression or anxiety or wanting caring and unbiased support through a significant moment in life. I believe that each person is unique and I will start with where you are and we’ll work together from there to reach your goals.

Hello and welcome! I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and love working with people from different walks of life, backgrounds, and cultures. As a counselor I’m here to help empower you to find and unlock the answers that are within you. Together as a team we will explore what you would like to work through in the way that best fits your needs. I believe in holding a respectful, supportive, validating, and healing space for people I work with. I specialize in working with anxiety, depression, phase of life issues and trauma. I work with adults and elders. Please visit my website at www.albuquerquetherapists.com

I have been a practicing psychotherapist since 1982. I have worked in a variety of settings and am comfortable treating individuals, couples, and families. I especially enjoy working with older adolescents/young adults struggling with self-identity issues that can include co-occurring disorders. Strong background in treating substance use disorders. I also specialize in anger related issues with concomitant mood disorders.

Overcoming challenges in life is a normal process that we all work through on occasion. Perhaps you are experiencing challenges in work, raising children, school, relationships, loss, or social interactions that seem overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. Maybe you have experienced negative or traumatic events in your life that have resulted in feelings of depression, anxiety, PTSD, or self-defeating behavior. Our beliefs, feelings and behaviors in life are based on both genetic components (what nature provides) and life experiences (from the womb to the present). Sometimes nature and nurture combine to cause us to have thoughts and beliefs that do not work to our benefit.

My counseling practice includes adults, adolescents and children as well as those on the DD waiver. I am trained in Sand Tray Therapy and in EMDR. I believe that as people become more accepting of themselves, they are more capable of finding happiness and contentment in their lives. If counseling is successful, you should feel that you are able to face life's challenges in the future better than you could before and can face life's challenges in the future without my support or intervention.

I work with people who are unhappy, anxious, depressed, or who feel like they want to redefine how to live within themselves, or are now prepared to address serious issues which have been troubling. Living throws many challenges into each life, and through relationship, and with the internal parts and Self, we can work together to understand or resolve issues, and find a better way to face your challenges.

You’ve been thinking for a while now about taking care of the anxiety, either yours or your child’s that gets in the way of living your life. You’ve thought of it as you lay awake at night, waiting for sleep to come, or tried alternative treatments, but the problems inexplicably return. Sometimes it feels hopeless. But guess what? If you're taking care of so many responsibilities, you have the ability to solve your problems. Stop putting it off. You deserve your best life, instead of a stressed life. Commit to making life a little easier, and less stressed, using CBT and exposure therapy.

I am a deeply compassionate and empathetic counselor who is motivated to assist you in moving your life in a positive direction. I inspire my clients to achieve their fullest potential.

Typically we put our self-care last on the list, only to pay a heavy price later. Can you imagine looking back a year from now and saying, “Wow, that truly doesn’t bother me any more.” Or, “I finally got to the next level.” Or, “I feel more myself now.” I am right here with you, every step of the journey, to help you meet your ultimate goal: Living Your Best Life. My therapeutic approach is direct, supportive, and collaborative. I provide sanctuary, a safe, non-judgmental space where you can spill out your heart and mind and begin to make sense of things. You’ll feel seen, heard, and acknowledged in a whole new way.

In my work with childhood trauma, attachment/abandonment, addiction, and most personality disorders, my style is: Using existing resources, anxiety reducing modalities. Transforming reactive defensiveness into conscious responsiveness. Modeling integrity, mindfulness, and compassion for self and others. Reflecting cultural attitudes and beliefs to transform the past and embrace the future. Utilizing pet therapy to elicit healthy attachment.

I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to create change in their lives and relationships. They want to experience more peace, less stress, and get to their goals more quickly. Each session is co-created, whether a group class or a private appointment.

I work with teenagers and young adults by providing non-judgmental support, guidance through challenges, and help with building a sense of empowerment. Building therapeutic rapport that allows clients to open up can take time, and I’m able to make space for that. I work best with clients who have experienced problems relating to anxiety, attachment trauma, complex trauma, depression, life transitions, and relationship issues. I work to provide a holding space and allow clients to choose the direction and pace of therapy. I'm open to working with clients on a short-term or long-term basis, depending on their needs and/or preferences.

The Evolution Group is a private counseling organization made up of a team of talented therapists who work with individuals, couples and families to empower the wholeness and support a return to wellness and balance.

Tara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of professional experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family settings. She has experience assisting clients as they navigate life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, emotional disturbance, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and systemic familial and relationship issues. She practices from a generalist perspective, drawing from multiple treatment modalities including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, strength based, psycho dynamic, crisis management, family systems, solution focused, and narrative therapies.