Therapists in Santa Fe, NM

I’m currently not taking new clients. During times of change, transition, stressful events or due to our limiting beliefs, we may seek guidance to become more flexible, expansive and self- aware. Transitions may include retirement, developing a second act in life, empty nest, aging, grief and loss of a loved one or pet, divorce or trauma. I draw from the ancient wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda and my knowledge gained through 20 years of professional experience as a therapist, to provide individuals guidance on a path of balance and self- awareness.

***MY PRACTICE IS FULL. I AM NOT TAKING NEW CLIENTS**I am an Individual, Marriage & Couple, and Family Therapist offering evidence-based telehealth counseling in New Mexico, through my encrypted telehealth portal. My focus on resilience invites clients to explore their own strengths, clarify their goals, heal heartache, find hope, and flourish. Clients often aim to deepen connections, improve communication, resolve conflicts, build self-esteem, and cope with life changes and transitions. I work with individuals to reduce anxiety while increasing resilience and success. I am experienced with depression, anxiety, and suicidality.

I am passionate about helping individuals (adults and teens) struggling with emotional/ compulsive/ binge overeating, self-esteem issues, weight loss and anxiety that is created from these issues. I enjoy working with clients who have a desire to work deeply and create lasting change. Through collaboration we create a safe and supportive environment that allows for insight and healing. Then as emotional traumas or wounds that keep you stuck in the past are healed, the ability to be more present in current life and able to deal with uncomfortable emotions and life circumstances is possible.

Every family has problems. Communication breaks down, hurt feelings and negative behaviors increase, and we start to fear that our precious family is going off the rails. It can be scary. It can be painful. With a little effort and openness, it can get better. From a clinical perspective, the fact that you are researching therapists right now is considered a very positive sign.

I assist people to recover from traumatic types of experiences, greatly improve their self-esteem and sense of what's possible, and let go of bad habits and limiting beliefs. I also assist people in letting go of past relationships so they can move on with their lives. And I assist people in becoming motivated to do important projects or necessary tasks.

Are you worried about your child? Is your child having difficulty with anxiety, grief, sadness, anger, frustration, impulsivity, regression, getting in trouble at school, changes in personality or behavior? No parent or caregiver wants their child to have struggles like these. These feelings and behaviors can be challenging for the child, for the caregivers, for the siblings, for the extended family, in school, and with peers. I am here to help your child with these challenges through child-centered play therapy.

I am currently NOT taking new clients. Many people seek counseling during a life crisis. Depression & Anxiety are natural reactions associated with Crisis. It is my professional/personal belief that in every major crisis - there are two events co-occurring. One, is a perceived threat to the SELF; and two, a crucial point when something begins in one's personal growth. Often - this is an opportunity for deeper, spiritual insight. Visit my webpage: www.James-Jordan-PhD.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.

During the last twenty five years I have had the opportunity to support and guide many clients. I work with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have recently become certified in the Nurtured Heart approach which is designed to work with intense children and their families. I enjoy working with clients using a variety of modalities that include art, dream work, and trauma work. I look forward to working with you and discovering all that life and consciousness has to offer.

I'm interested in helping you grow toward a life that feels rich, satisfying, and fully your own. I believe that we become ourselves through our relationships with others, and that my job as a psychotherapist is to offer you non-judgmental, honest interactions in which you can learn about yourself with acceptance and compassion. We need as much of ourselves and our feelings as possible to enjoy our lives, engage in our relationships, and make changes when necessary. I look forward to being with you as you grow to know more about yourself and your impact on the world around you.

Our current expression of self is often shaped by a mixture of our early experiences and our current environmental circumstances. As adaptive beings we develop ways of coping, patterns of emotionality, and strategies of relating to ourselves and others. These ways were our best effort to survive but they are not YOU. There is a presence that is BEYOND words but that resides deeper inside that is more resonant to the vastness of who you are, and when you are experiencing it, you know it. My role is to provide a space for empowering that REMEMBERING.

We all have gifts to offer this world. Are you wanting to discover yours? Wouldn’t it feel good to have confidence in yourself and lessen the day to day anxiety? We are surrounded by so much change and suffering. Somehow something in us wants to grow and be resilient. Discovering what works for us and who we want to become can be a rich process. Sometimes it involves working through difficult experiences or expectations on us from the past. Other times it involves visioning new ideas for the future. Whatever you’re facing, it is an admirable strength to ask for support.

*Are you struggling with disability, health, aging, or relationship issues? *Would you like to communicate more effectively and reduce upsetting interactions? *Would you and your partner benefit from deepening your understanding of each other, and restoring vitality and fun to your relationship? *Are you an adult child of alcoholics dealing with co-dependency or difficulty setting boundaries? *Looking for tools and support for creativity? *If you are looking for a compassionate, skilled and affordable counselor, I would like the opportunity of working together to help you rediscover your joy, creativity, and self-expression.

When you work with me, we work together. I listen with compassion, and using a large toolkit of integrative psychology, help you navigate out of anxiety, life transitions, or physical pain in a holistic way. Often our work will begin with determining and understanding your needs. Many people aren't aware they even have unmet needs, and healing often comes after identifying those needs and ultimately meeting them. I have successfully helped individuals and families overcome anxiety, grief, trauma, and interpersonal conflicts.

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.

A moment of deeply connecting with oneself through an embodied experience can allow for spontaneous change, and eliminate the need for constant seeking of new insight or retelling of the story. I listen to both your words and body with deep respect and sensitivity. I accept you as you are. I will help you gather your resources and embody self-compassion and strength, which will enable you to slowly and gently process pain, stress, anxiety, and trauma. Through our work together, you will experience being able to lovingly soothe the pain, instead of going towards addictive processes, codependent relationships or substances.

Are you struggling with how to process strong emotions, managing current life stressors, or navigating relationships with others? Do you feel like you are stuck in life or need help recognizing and identifying old patterns in your life that are no longer serving you? Would you like to better understand yourself so you can be your true authentic self?

Have you ever wondered why it seems you always get the same results in relationship? Since there are many forms of relating, it's likely you find common threads in most of those. We live in a culture that promotes codependency and fails to support us on a path of personal empowerment. This colors not only our perception of others, but also of ourselves. Feelings of sadness, grief and anger arise, and are difficult to calm. With focus on intention, coaching toward better boundaries, and clearer communication, it's possible to find more joy and harmony in life.

~ I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.~ Sometimes we know happiness and peace in life. At other times, life hurts! Whether your pain began with loss, illness, injury, or unwanted thoughts and emotions, I will work with you to build a path from suffering to well being. Over a 35 year period I have offered psychotherapy in private practice, taught psychology in a medical school, served as CEO of a non-profit behavioral health agency. Through these experiences, I have developed a broad set of change tools to offer, drawing from the Mindsight, CBT, trauma focused, attachment and DBT traditions of Western psychotherapy.