Magellan Therapists in Santa Fe, NM

I love working with older teens and adults from diverse backgrounds experiencing life transitions, relational difficulties and mood disorders. I have a particular interest in supporting those individuals struggling with depression, grief and loss, aging, divorce, micro-traumas, and family conflict.

I specialize in life transitions, anxiety, depression, addictions, and the exploration of purpose and meaning (using techniques of mindful awareness and somatic listening). Everything about us is okay, and it is through our most difficult challenges and deepest suffering that growth, healing and transformation ultimately occur. With this in mind, I try and help clients explore the messages in themselves and their life processes that will enable them to bear their difficulties and move forward.

At Tierra Nueva Counseling Center we value your unique life journey and understand the importance of feeling welcomed, safe, and accepted when reaching out for help or support. We offer inclusive, affordable, and culturally aware mental health counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our therapists use an array of approaches, including art therapy, sand tray therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based and creative approaches. Our mission is to honor your emotional, cultural, and spiritual complexities while helping you meet your goals for mental health and wellness.

I specialize in treating individuals struggling with trauma, identity, and relationship challenges. As an LMFT I also specialize in couples and family therapy. I use a combination of traditional analytic tools, existential psychology, and narrative therapy in order to address the depth of the person, while we work on creating your new story. I also use narrative work to directly treat trauma, PTSD, and relationship issues. Together we will manifest the change you desire in yourself and improve the depth and intimacy of your relationships.

Are you struggling with a life transition, relationship issues or painful emotions? Together we will endeavor to attain unique solutions to your specific problems. Increasing happiness and hope to facilitate meaningful, productive living, are primary goals of my practice. Over the course of my 25 years practicing therapy in New Mexico, I have worked with a wide variety of clients and issues. Methods are tailored to the individual's personality, culture, problems and wants. I strive to help clients find clear vision, meaning and a positive sense of self as well an appreciation of purpose in relation to others and the community.

I am highly motivated to find you the quickest clearest path to your healing. I approach treatment through the body, mind, emotions, and spirit/life force. I give you tools and skills designed to increase self-care, self-awareness, willpower and insight. Your progress will depend upon your diligence and your willingness to challenge yourself. We will both work to help you achieve greater happiness, a healthier relationship to yourself and your loved ones as well as inner stability and resilience. I am your companion in this journey to who you want to become.

Is there something getting in the way of your happiness and creativity? Is simply talking about it not getting you anywhere? Art therapy and other creative methods can help you break through obstacles that are blocking progress in your life and get you living life more fully.