EMDR Therapists in Los Alamos County, NM

Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired? Do you want to try something different to turn your life around? Do the words 'I'm Stuck' keep playing over and over again inside your mind? As a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, previously, I have worked in a community mental health setting for many years. I am skilled to handle any situation which may come my way; however, I would have to say that I am most skilled at working with clients who suffer from Anxiety Disorders and Trauma.

Sooner or later life brings us challenges that feel overwhelming. And yet, many of us find it difficult to seek support. If this is you, I can help. My clinical approach is grounded in a commitment to help you to reduce the suffering you are experiencing. Adult life can be very stressful and finding a way to balance work, money, children, relationships, and past trauma without a loss of physical and emotional well-being is not easy. I work holistically to help you to restore the mind, body, and spirit connection.

Your intimate relationship can be one of the most important sources of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. However, issues may arise which upset that original harmony, and if left unaddressed, lead to a negative pattern of quarreling, difficult communication, and a loss of connection, trust and intimacy. In some cases, this negative spiral can further lead to depression, substance/behavioral addictions, or even an affair. I can provide you with the effective tools for identifying, addressing and resolving those challenging issues, and help you co-create a renewed sense of connection, intimacy and sacred partnership.

The basis of our work together is the development of trust and authenticity; I am an excellent listener and once we have established a working relationship, I will assist you with life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma and depression.

Now offering Phone, Video, or outdoor sessions. I facilitate your therapeutic process using Expressive Arts tools. I will to listen to you and support you. You want to improve the quality of your life. You want a therapist who will deeply listen to you and work with you to discover your own wisdom and healing. Maybe you experience depression, anxiety, addiction, low self-esteem, abuse, or trauma. You want to feel better, and improve your life experience. You may want a few sessions for a tune-up, or you may want a new therapist for a long-term working relationship. Please leave a message with brief description for a return call.

You are not alone in experiencing times when you need extra support - ideally from someone who makes you feel safe, accepted, understood, and warmly cared about, as well as someone skilled in their craft. My clients experience me in this way. I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, grief and loss, major transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependence, and trauma. Research shows that no one therapeutic approach is more effective than another – rather, the relationship between client and therapist has the greatest impact on healing.

Reaching out for a therapist is a courageous step on the path to change and personal growth. Oftentimes we are unable to make positive changes in our life because overwhelming emotions, negative thoughts and unproductive behavioral patterns block us from moving forward. Even when we know exactly what to do next, we can find ourselves unable to take the necessary steps to initiate change. My approach to therapy is collaborative, direct and compassionate. We will work together to address and contain your immediate challenges, to process unresolved issues and to help you find a deeper connection with the world around you.

Sometimes life events and experiences interfere with our ability to make sense of the world and find our place in it. We may lose our sense of safety and control and become flooded with overwhelming thoughts and emotions. Whether you’re feeling isolated, lonely, frustrated, fearful or confused, it is possible to emerge courageous and hopeful.

Congratulations on deciding to talk to someone! It's a hard step to take. We can start with a fifteen-minute video consultation, free of charge, and you can see whether therapy with me seems right for you. Therapy isn't an instant fix, but many people feel a little lighter even after a session or two. We can meet in my office or you can meet me from the privacy of your own home via telehealth.

I believe in the brilliance, authentic gifts and simple presence of every person. We are all whole and enough as we are. We use awareness in relationship of the body, mind, emotions, and, if it is right for you, spirit, with mindfulness, and curiosity, with other effective modalities, to find balance, increased resilience, support, hope and empowerment. What's held inside is given voice and expression in order to have more choices and a fuller experience of life. I believe in the value of small steps with support, and I hold a deep trusting container for understanding, compassion and transformation.

Thank-you for your interest in my private practice. Whether you are feeling stuck in a pattern or experiencing self-defeating behavior, my goal is to help you achieve your best self, and create the life you desire. I work for you, or your child to achieve your goals, providing a confidential and safe environment to help you create changes in as little time as possible. While I am fortunate to have advanced training and excellent education, I find that personal life experience and triumphs to be the invaluable education, shaping me into a seasoned psychotherapist best equipped to serve my clients.

*I am not currently accepting new clients.* It takes courage to search for a new therapist. If you are looking through these profiles, there is a resilient, healthy part of you that's ready for change. You may be seeking relief, support, and healing for yourself or a loved one. Entering therapy is a profound act of self-love and self-respect. Times of crisis can be gateways beckoning you to a new path of growth, insight, meaning, and actualization. You don't have to walk on this path alone!

Currently, my practice is completely full. My practice is substantially focused on clients who are experiencing the effects of trauma, from childhood trauma to recent trauma. Using a variety of modalities including EMDR, CBT, some somatic, emotional release, and more, my goal is to help my clients find resolution and move forward. My passion is assisting those who come to me with finding their way to their most inspired, integrated way of life.

Need someone to talk to? Sometimes it helps to talk things through, to get in touch with what's really going on, inside and out. Meeting you where you are, we will work on your goals and dreams for a happier life. This may include learning new skills, clarifying your choices, or making a journey inward to better understand what your needs and dreams are. We may discuss the major stresses in your life, your belief system, health history, your childhood, your relationships, and other issues that have an influence on your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual well-being.