Therapists in Santa Fe County, NM

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.

I specialize in working with survivors of sexual trauma and folks who want to work through family of origin conflicts and relationship issues. Are you struggling to overcome the pain of childhood abuse? Did you feel alone and afraid as a child? Do you feel like your family did not understand you or support you? Do you struggle to be intimate with others and keep lasting relationships? Do you feel stuck in the past and want greater freedom in your life? My personal experiences combined with professional training have led me to help others heal their experiences of abuse and shame using a holistic trauma-informed approach.

My specialty is what I call Empowerment Counseling. I have a holistic and goal oriented practice, working primarily with women who are going through some sort of life transition, whether it be separation, divorce, career changes, relocation, empty nest, illness, etc. I also provide counseling to healthcare workers who are on the front lines. I have been a practicing medical social worker throughout my career, and I have worked in trauma, critical care, oncology, palliative care, and domestic abuse. I focus on crisis intervention, emotional support, resources, advocacy, coping skills, stress, and grief and loss issues.

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.

My approach to mental health care is rooted in activism and relationality. I walk alongside folks who are navigating the all too common symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction and complex PTSD in today’s world. While we explore your unique story, I also invite clients to explore the many layers that contribute to our emotional and mental distress—including systemic oppression, capitalism, generational and/or historical trauma, and climate crisis. My hope is to help you step into a more empowered relationship with yourself and the world around you.

Everyone has the capacity to heal no matter how profoundly wounded they are. Each individual's path to healing will be unique and for the best chance of long term recovery a person needs to find a healthy balance within their body, mind and spirit. It is my intention to help each client find the unique treatment team to help them achieve this balance. Additionally, I am experienced in affective, eating and personality disorders, substance abuse and trauma. I also understand how each of these interact with one another and can cause even more distress within each person.

Currently Full. Progressive, feminist, creative and kind... With decades of experience in Women's Issues, I offer Integrative Psychotherapy, Coaching and Mastectomy Support Counseling for all. I graduated from the Columbia University School of Social Work (1987) and have rich practice experience in NYC, Providence, & Santa Fe. The work is about what your goals for YOU are, and is collaborative and empowering. Focusing on the idea that there is always meaning to be found in struggle, we work to help you find peace with your past, love and respect for yourself in the present, and take energized action on behalf of your future.

I work with those who are experiencing significant transitions or relationship issues. Whether it be a new job, birth of a child, loss of relationship, death of a loved one, becoming of age or integrating a ceremony, they are seeking support in navigating these life events and their emotions. I find, many want to gain the tools to feel and explore their fullest expression, connect to their body and purpose, step fully into their authority and confidence, communicate effectively in their relationships, free themselves of limiting beliefs or destructive patterns, integrate their experiences, live fully and return to wholeness.

I love working with people and I am passionate about helping others. Many times depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, grief, and other life challenges can be roads to self-discovery and growth. I have 25 years of experience working with adults and adolescents. Addressing issues of individuals, families, and couples especially regarding relationships is a strength of mine. I believe in the client(s) abilities to determine their direction in life and find intuitive answers within themselves. My role is to provide support, share my expertise, and encourage the client to take action moving towards wholeness, clarity, and positive energy.

When you, whether as a couple or an individual, commit to take responsibility for your growth and development, I listen with compassion and interest to develop a proactive therapeutic program to help each of you grow to your greatest potential as an individual (and a couple). Often people aren't aware they have unmet need, wants, and desires. Healing often comes after identifying, accepting, and learning how to ultimately realize those desires and needs. By helping individuals, couples, and families overcome conflicts, trauma, and anxiety, they are able to successfully achieve some of their deepest desires and feel fulfilled.

The current global crisis is stressful. For many of us it may be reactivating old layers of unresolved trauma, that shows up as chronic anxiety, dread, helplessness, relationship challenges, shame, or a shutting down to life and love, fueling unhealthy coping strategies. I believe we all have an innate capacity to heal from adversity. I support you to turn towards your symptoms with openness and curiosity so they can become a doorway to greater healing, growth and new possibility. I hope to empower and inspire you to heal and grow from past trauma. "There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in"( L. Cohen)

You know the road to peace lies both in healing the past, and also moving forward. Addressing trauma feels empowering but overwhelming. Moving forward feels exciting, but potentially superficial. You want a therapist who can do both: heal the past, and take charge of the future. But there's another issue- you don't know which therapist to pick. You've had a bad therapist in the past, or heard about terrible experiences of your friends and family. You want to make sure that whoever you start working with, is professional, responsible, and effective.

I am currently not accepting any new clients. I do have a waitlist. I have worked with mothers and their families across the lifecycle including adolescence, pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, and end-of-life concerns. I specialize in working with individuals and families in transition such as the transition to becoming pregnant, becoming parents, changing jobs, empty nesters, and aging/loss. If you are looking to heal old patterns and beliefs that keep you stuck than we might be a good fit to work together. I also utilize EMDR therapy to reprocess past traumatic incidents so that you can heal and move forward in your life.

Do you desire to live more joyfully and to have better relationships? Are you suffering with depression, anxiety or unhealthy habits that interfere with your motivation and ability to act decisively, respond creatively and connect more authentically with others? If so, you are experiencing one of the great challenges of our time and you are not alone. Changes in career, health and relationships often force us to examine and confront aspects of ourselves that no longer serve us in order to grow and move forward. This can be challenging work and it is often helpful to have an ally.

I’ve had many years of experience working with people on all types of issues from anxiety and depression to trauma and addiction. I base many of my principals on eastern oriented philosophies and am also very practical and solution-oriented. I am a good listener, intuitive, compassionate, open and accepting of people of all backgrounds, orientations, cultures and life experiences.

My name is Cynthia Tobar-McCoy and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Mexico and Oklahoma. I am honored each day to walk along side individuals who choose to therapuetically journey through the path of overcoming life stressors. Stressors can come in the form of experiencing conflict in relationships with family, couples, marital and peer groups, as well as grief, trauma and suffering from posttraumatic stress. Stress can also manifest itself when working to maintain a healthy recovery plan that addresses certain medical conditions of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

If previous therapeutic experiences have left you dissatisfied due to a lack of depth, you may be a more nuanced individual for whom more than quick-fix approaches are needed. Recognizing the influence of past experiences on your present, we work collaboratively to shape your healing journey. I aim to assist you in overcoming immediate challenges and prevent the recurrence of patterns that impede your capacity for a more gratifying and fulfilling life. Psychotherapy frequently evolves into a journey of growth and self-discovery, empowering you to navigate life with ease and joy and fostering a heightened sense of freedom.

Somatic Sound Processing and hypnotherapy: In session you are invited to settle into the comfort of your own home. We meet via online and a completely unique auditory sensory space is created for you by use of the neurobiology of SOUND. These sessions are unlike typical clinical therapy in that most of the processing is happening without “going into the story”. Basic somatic meditation techniques, personally designed hypnotherapy statements and the attuned sound experience provide an incredible opportunity for you to regulate a stressed or trauma patterned nervous system.

I value working with teens and adults in a supportive non-judgmental way. I assist people who may be challenged with shame, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, substance use issues/recovery, communication issues, parent/child relationship difficulties, trauma, lack of self-care, and low self-esteem. Often people are struggling with something in their lives that is out of balance or going through a transition and reinventing themselves. Basically, I help people find their way again. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming, and gender-affirming therapist. I am also a culturally responsive and social justice-oriented therapist.