Family Counseling Therapists in Santa Fe, NM

I am a very experienced therapist with more than 40 years experience in New York. Some 6 years ago I moved to Santa Fe and recently decided to set up a small self pay practice in New Mexico. I have had extensive training in Marital and Family therapy as well as Gestalt therapy. In addition I provide professional supervision for other therapists.

The Family Connection is a safe, inviting place that helps people to address their own concerns and grow to be the person that they want to be. That person has always been there but is often hidden behind pain and negative self thoughts. I enjoy helping people find what decisions and behaviors have led them to this place of pain and how to make different decisions within their own life, to become more empowered to be the person they have always desired to be.

I use an eclectic approach and I work with all ages with all kinds of problems. I have been a psychotherapist for over 35 years, and my approach has developed over time. I believe that everyone is different and responds to different forms of treatment. I enjoy working with anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and how to deal with their problems, whether in their families , their work, or their relationships.

I have been a practicing psychotherapist for the past twenty-five years. I believe we have all experienced challenging events in our lives that have never been adequately resolved, especially difficult childhoods and family disfunction. My unique specialty is to assist in discovering and moving beyond old patterns and belief systems in order to allow more self-understanding, authenticity, and sense of self-worth. I do this through my training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a gentle form of bi-lateral therapy called EMDR.

My work with individuals and families is grounded in helping to support the ever-changing process of growing, learning and finding a meaningful place within a family and the larger community. The challenges we face in an accelerated global culture seem extraordinarily complex for many of us who can often find ourselves overwhelmed with the demands of a non-stop, technology-driven lifestyle with unrealistic expectations. Slowing down long enough to to give needed attention to our priorities and goals can be difficult, but I'm confident that with some reflection and support we can find grounding and clarity as a path towards wellness.

I am happy to offer HIPPA compliant Telehealth for clients. I am a family , couple, individual, and youth therapist who provides a safe environment for helping people. I help those who are seeking a more resilient life and stronger connection in relationships. Sometimes we struggle and need a helping hand to move through Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Family Conflict, Relationship Dynamics, Education, Career or a Life Change. I provide therapy using a strength-based approach with the belief that everyone has the ability to find change.

Do you find yourself dreading going home, anticipating the same destructive interactions with loved ones? Are you isolating? Can you imagine truly fulfilling relationships with clear communication and a satisfying life? Do you believe that you are ready for a new chapter? Are you willing to change? If the answer is YES, you have already begun the process; awareness is the first step. If you are ready to make the commitment to yourself to realize the life you want and deserve to be living, let me help you with that. My job will be to deliver non-judgmental clarity, along with the safety, empathy and guidance to get you there.

My focus is helping you find solutions to difficult problems and to help you reach your goals in as short a period of time as necessary. I work with you collaboratively to help you make the changes you want to make. In addition to being a solution-focused therapist, I have a client-centered approach to therapy. This means that your goals are the important goals. With your permission, I also utilize hypnotherapy processes to help you with what you want help changing. I have the utmost respect for you and your process.

Are you ready for change? I welcome your call to see if my collaborative therapy approach is right for you. Research and experience suggest that it is our therapeutic relationship that matters most to the counseling process, not technique. I have a highly personalized, warm responsive style and offer a range of holistic approaches from solution-focused strategies and interventions to mindfully exploring the depths of interpersonal relationships and existential dilemmas. My goal as a therapist is to support you in finding and answering the questions inside you while feeling held and free.

Thank you for your interest. People come to therapy to address a variety of issues and needs. Therapy helps people to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, the issues impacting their lives and barriers to personal change. Therapy helps to take down those walls and aids the building of a more satisfying and authentically lived life.

Do you sometimes feel alone and sad even with friends and family ? Together, we can explore these feelings, transform them, and increase vitality. We will unravel issues that may be causing suffering or isolation; such as depression and anxiety, loss and grief, trauma, or substance abuse. We will face the dragons of suffering together, and unleash your wise and intuitive self to become empowered and embodied. Our work will allow you to remove the barriers to an emotionally close and satisfying relationship with yourself and others. This allows for a greater sense of joy & aliveness.

I bring a spirit of relaxed, ethical and attentive partnership into my sessions. My history as a visual artist allows me flexibility and a sense for unique exploration. I work at my clients' pace and have extended experience with grief, loss, trauma and transgender issues. My trainings and experience in Cognitive Behavioral strategies, Mindfulness techniques and Substance Disorder interventions are useful and applicable to individual clients, couples or families .

I have worked as a psychotherapist in Santa Fe for over 30 years. I see people of all ages with all sorts of concerns. Many people seek help to understand their particular narrative and want to explore and change the repetitive patterns that have caused them to suffer from depression, anxiety or an inability to engage in satisfying, healthy relationships. I am committed to using my skills and expertise to help restore aliveness in those who feel stuck. I do play therapy with children and draw from an eclectic skill set in my work with adolescents, individuals, couples and families .

I have been working with Northern New Mexicans from all backgrounds, races and cultures since I moved here in 1999, and will strive to make counseling feel useful and supportive for you. I have experience working in homes with families in crisis, supporting individuals, couples and families that want to create change, and working with youth doing wilderness therapy.

The depth of relationship, confidence and trust you build with your therapist is fundamental to the work of therapy. I am here to support and guide you in a process of discovery and wellness, helping you to build strength and clarity, overcome obstacles and develop skillful and creative ways to be in relationship and live well and authentically. My approach is eclectic, I offer EMDR and trauma focused therapy, depth psychology and expressive therapies. Our work together will help you heal from pain, trauma and abuse, relieve anxiety and depression, and work through relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks.

WELCOME to a unique opportunity to feel happier, improve relationships, heal wounds, find clarity, and move forward. Counseling is tailored to your priorities. Clients report feeling relieved in the first few sessions, more hopeful, empowered, and successful in relationships. Couples develop an understanding of how to move beyond conflict with new skills for their relationship. Families get practical guidance for parenting. Children & teens gain self-esteem, discuss family & school issues & more. Cynthia has been a been a licensed practicing therapist for 30 years in Santa Fe. Option to meet in office, or outside at a park.

Life can be filled with transitions & challenges. It takes courage to reach out. If you are here, you've taken the first step:) Therapy is a collaboration. We will work together to address your personal goals. This may include identifying ways to move forward in your life, increasing stress tolerance & enhancing relationships. I bring forth 12 years of experience. I provide integrative, client centered services to adults, teens, & first responders. I offer treatment for Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Trauma, PTSD, Self Esteem Issues, Life Transitions, Anger Problems & Family Conflicts.

*Temporarily accepting new clients*. Many people are experiencing issues with anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, panic attacks, and/or substance use. I work with individuals, couples, and families on exploring and understanding the root cause of the issues they are experiencing. My approach is from a trauma-informed, solution-focus, strengths-based perspective. My goal is to help people heal from the traumas of life, which tend to get in the way of living the free and happy life everyone deserves. If I can help you or someone you know, please contact me today.

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.