Play Therapy in Santa Fe, NM
We offer integrative depth psychotherapy and counseling for a wide range of concerns and challenges, aiming to heal the root of the problem for lasting change - not just a quick fix.
We are also very grateful to offer psychological assessment from a Collaborative-Therapeutic frame, and Equine Therapy services for those who feel they may benefit.
We offer integrative depth psychotherapy and counseling for a wide range of concerns and challenges, aiming to heal the root of the problem for lasting change - not just a quick fix.
We are also very grateful to offer psychological assessment from a Collaborative-Therapeutic frame, and Equine Therapy services for those who feel they may benefit.
With children I prefer play-based therapy, with specific interventions to address medical-related trauma or medical problems when needed.
I focus on compassionate care through a range of services, and work with children, families, teens, couples, and adults. My clients often come in with a range of concerns from mild anxiety to severe trauma, and everything in-between.
In children, my primary speciality is the treatment of medical trauma (which includes historical problems, current diagnoses, upcoming surgeries/procedures, acute pain management, disability management, and pediatric end-of-life).
I also have a clinical focus on assisting in the repair of communication and/or overall improvement in dynamics and function for families and couples.
With children I prefer play-based therapy, with specific interventions to address medical-related trauma or medical problems when needed.
I focus on compassionate care through a range of services, and work with children, families, teens, couples, and adults. My clients often come in with a range of concerns from mild anxiety to severe trauma, and everything in-between.
In children, my primary speciality is the treatment of medical trauma (which includes historical problems, current diagnoses, upcoming surgeries/procedures, acute pain management, disability management, and pediatric end-of-life).
I also have a clinical focus on assisting in the repair of communication and/or overall improvement in dynamics and function for families and couples.
I have experience in family and play therapy, couples counseling, and all types of mental health issues and mood disorders.
I use an eclectic approach and 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 experience in family and play therapy, couples counseling, and all types of mental health issues and mood disorders.
I use an eclectic approach and 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.
My practice is currently FULL. My therapy work is largely 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.
My practice is currently FULL. My therapy work is largely 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.
My work with clients is based on the holistic, transformational model of therapy. In my practice, I integrate the power of the heart through mind, body, emotions, and spirit. I believe in meeting my clients where they are to support and empower them to find solutions to life’s current challenges. By assisting my client’s in raising their awareness; they can make meaningful changes in order to have a more healthy, peaceful, joyful, and authentic life. When you are ready for changes in your life, I am ready to assist you in making those changes.
My work with clients is based on the holistic, transformational model of therapy. In my practice, I integrate the power of the heart through mind, body, emotions, and spirit. I believe in meeting my clients where they are to support and empower them to find solutions to life’s current challenges. By assisting my client’s in raising their awareness; they can make meaningful changes in order to have a more healthy, peaceful, joyful, and authentic life. When you are ready for changes in your life, I am ready to assist you in making those changes.
I specialize in sand tray therapy and active client-centered play therapy for children.
I know the journey through young adulthood is full of possibilities, but also unique pressures. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed by school, social dynamics, or future decisions? Are you dealing with identity questions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling misunderstood? As a Hispanic woman native to New Mexico, I help children, teens and adults develop coping skills, build self-esteem, improve communication, and navigate the complexities of growing up in today's world, including finding confidence in connecting and building healthy, fulfilling relationships.
I specialize in sand tray therapy and active client-centered play therapy for children.
I know the journey through young adulthood is full of possibilities, but also unique pressures. Are you struggling with anxiety, stress, or feeling overwhelmed by school, social dynamics, or future decisions? Are you dealing with identity questions, relationship challenges, or simply feeling misunderstood? As a Hispanic woman native to New Mexico, I help children, teens and adults develop coping skills, build self-esteem, improve communication, and navigate the complexities of growing up in today's world, including finding confidence in connecting and building healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Therapy is an organic process that gives support and guidance. Our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world create emotional holding patterns of behavior. When we face these with compassion for ourselves, we become freer and more peaceful. Self compassion is a key piece of moving into deeper self connection and self acceptance. If this kind of self intimacy interests you, please contact me to begin.
Therapy is an organic process that gives support and guidance. Our experiences and beliefs about ourselves and the world create emotional holding patterns of behavior. When we face these with compassion for ourselves, we become freer and more peaceful. Self compassion is a key piece of moving into deeper self connection and self acceptance. If this kind of self intimacy interests you, please contact me to begin.
Elizabeth Morris
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LMT, MDiv, RYT
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
I am currently accepting only self-pay clients by Telehealth only. I do not specialize in clients that are in crisis. My rate is $200/ 55 minute session. I specialize in the following clientele: pregnant and postpartum mothers, LGBTQ adolescents and youth, older/aging adults, couples. I do speak Spanish and can offer Spanish counseling.
I am currently accepting only self-pay clients by Telehealth only. I do not specialize in clients that are in crisis. My rate is $200/ 55 minute session. I specialize in the following clientele: pregnant and postpartum mothers, LGBTQ adolescents and youth, older/aging adults, couples. I do speak Spanish and can offer Spanish counseling.
Open Sky Art Therapy and Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPCC, ATR-BC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
First, I commend you for your courage in seeking the right fit. This is not an easy task. My intention is to creatively guide you towards embodying your True, Authentic Self and building your resilience. I meet you where you're at and listen to you with care. I believe you have the POWER to shift on your own and that you have an innate capacity to heal. At the same time, I offer guidance and structure in your healing process so that you feel empowered and not alone. I focus on improving your quality of life, while deepening your Inner Awareness in a grounded way.
First, I commend you for your courage in seeking the right fit. This is not an easy task. My intention is to creatively guide you towards embodying your True, Authentic Self and building your resilience. I meet you where you're at and listen to you with care. I believe you have the POWER to shift on your own and that you have an innate capacity to heal. At the same time, I offer guidance and structure in your healing process so that you feel empowered and not alone. I focus on improving your quality of life, while deepening your Inner Awareness in a grounded way.
Everyone is unique and wants a life that is filled with vitality. Our influences and experiences throughout childhood until now, have given us a narrative that has defined our understanding of who we are. Some of these experiences have created fear and unbearable grief. With self-reflection, a deeper understanding of oneself, together we can work on healing and transformation.
Everyone is unique and wants a life that is filled with vitality. Our influences and experiences throughout childhood until now, have given us a narrative that has defined our understanding of who we are. Some of these experiences have created fear and unbearable grief. With self-reflection, a deeper understanding of oneself, together we can work on healing and transformation.
Counseling to address your needs. Give yourself a safe and supportive counseling experience. Address your wellbeing, relationships, and issues in your life you would like to resolve. Enjoy and strengthen relationships, improve communication, heal old wounds, clear mental obstacles, I have been a licensed practicing therapist for 35 years in Santa Fe working with hundreds of happy clients. My personal style is relaxed and supportive. Clients report feeling very comfortable and safe as well as respected. Y se habla espanol.
Counseling to address your needs. Give yourself a safe and supportive counseling experience. Address your wellbeing, relationships, and issues in your life you would like to resolve. Enjoy and strengthen relationships, improve communication, heal old wounds, clear mental obstacles, I have been a licensed practicing therapist for 35 years in Santa Fe working with hundreds of happy clients. My personal style is relaxed and supportive. Clients report feeling very comfortable and safe as well as respected. Y se habla espanol.
Are you feeling stuck? To feel stuck emotionally, professionally, relationally and in thought patterns is a common experience of human beings. Let's work together to get unstuck: allowing your creativity to flow uninhibitedly, your emotions to become valuable and digest-able, your aspirations to become realities and your relationships to become more fulfilling. Providing online therapy for Ohio and New Mexico residents. In New Mexico I am able to accept Presbyterian Insurance and Presbyterian Turquoise Trail Medicaid. I specialize in Somatic Trauma Processing, an efficient way to move on from the past.
Are you feeling stuck? To feel stuck emotionally, professionally, relationally and in thought patterns is a common experience of human beings. Let's work together to get unstuck: allowing your creativity to flow uninhibitedly, your emotions to become valuable and digest-able, your aspirations to become realities and your relationships to become more fulfilling. Providing online therapy for Ohio and New Mexico residents. In New Mexico I am able to accept Presbyterian Insurance and Presbyterian Turquoise Trail Medicaid. I specialize in Somatic Trauma Processing, an efficient way to move on from the past.
Matthew ‘Mateo’ Klepper
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC
1 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
By fostering deep and genuine connections with my clients, I help them develop deeper and more genuine connections with themselves. By clarifying what’s true for you—your needs, desires, conflicts, and dreams—the next step for you to take becomes clearer and less effortful. Together, we will resolve the stressors, conflicts, and adversities that weigh you down in order to find your flow—a way of being that’s more natural, enjoyable, and true to you. No matter how alone you’re feeling, how daunting the challenges you're facing, or how long a particular issue has been draining you, we’ll face it head on and find our way through.
By fostering deep and genuine connections with my clients, I help them develop deeper and more genuine connections with themselves. By clarifying what’s true for you—your needs, desires, conflicts, and dreams—the next step for you to take becomes clearer and less effortful. Together, we will resolve the stressors, conflicts, and adversities that weigh you down in order to find your flow—a way of being that’s more natural, enjoyable, and true to you. No matter how alone you’re feeling, how daunting the challenges you're facing, or how long a particular issue has been draining you, we’ll face it head on and find our way through.
Hi, I’m someone who finds joy in creativity, compassion, and connection—with people, animals, and the natural world.
Art has always been a deep passion of mine; whether I’m painting, drawing, or exploring new mediums, it’s how I express what words sometimes can’t. That led me to art therapy.
I’m also someone who thrives on helping others. I believe small acts of kindness can create big ripples. My love for animals runs just as deep.
When I’m not creating or helping, you’ll most likely find me outdoors. Nature is my happy place—whether I’m hiking, camping, gardening, or just watching the sunset, it recharges and inspires me.
Hi, I’m someone who finds joy in creativity, compassion, and connection—with people, animals, and the natural world.
Art has always been a deep passion of mine; whether I’m painting, drawing, or exploring new mediums, it’s how I express what words sometimes can’t. That led me to art therapy.
I’m also someone who thrives on helping others. I believe small acts of kindness can create big ripples. My love for animals runs just as deep.
When I’m not creating or helping, you’ll most likely find me outdoors. Nature is my happy place—whether I’m hiking, camping, gardening, or just watching the sunset, it recharges and inspires me.
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
When treating children and teens, I utilize a combination of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, Sand Tray therapy and Art Therapy techniques.
As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, I work with clients at all ages and stages of life. I take a client-centered approach and follow the needs of each individual depending on whether they prefer talk therapy, art therapy or a combination. Majority of my experience includes working with clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse/neglect. I aim to create a safe space to build trust and empower self growth in my clients. Therapy has been healing in my own life and I hope to provide support for others struggling with their mental health.
When treating children and teens, I utilize a combination of Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, Sand Tray therapy and Art Therapy techniques.
As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, I work with clients at all ages and stages of life. I take a client-centered approach and follow the needs of each individual depending on whether they prefer talk therapy, art therapy or a combination. Majority of my experience includes working with clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse/neglect. I aim to create a safe space to build trust and empower self growth in my clients. Therapy has been healing in my own life and I hope to provide support for others struggling with their mental health.
Thank-you for your interest in my private practice. Whether you are feeling stuck in a pattern, experiencing self-defeating behavior, or have experienced or witnessed trauma my goal is to help you achieve your best self, and create the life you desire. I work for you to achieve your goals, providing a confidential and safe environment to help you create changes. My advanced training in EMDR and excellent education combined with personal experience and triumphs have molded me into a seasoned psychotherapist best equipped to serve my clients.
Thank-you for your interest in my private practice. Whether you are feeling stuck in a pattern, experiencing self-defeating behavior, or have experienced or witnessed trauma my goal is to help you achieve your best self, and create the life you desire. I work for you to achieve your goals, providing a confidential and safe environment to help you create changes. My advanced training in EMDR and excellent education combined with personal experience and triumphs have molded me into a seasoned psychotherapist best equipped to serve my clients.
The therapeutic relationship is a unique and healing one and has the potential to transform our earliest relational patterns and unconscious attempts at repair. I bring my presence, deep, active listening, attentiveness, curiosity and positive regard to individuals and couples seeking therapy. Applying my extensive knowledge, training, and practice in attachment based research and depth-oriented approaches, I enjoy working with the imaginal, dreams as well as our relationship in the here and now as it may reflect the past.
The therapeutic relationship is a unique and healing one and has the potential to transform our earliest relational patterns and unconscious attempts at repair. I bring my presence, deep, active listening, attentiveness, curiosity and positive regard to individuals and couples seeking therapy. Applying my extensive knowledge, training, and practice in attachment based research and depth-oriented approaches, I enjoy working with the imaginal, dreams as well as our relationship in the here and now as it may reflect the past.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. By seeking therapy, you are moving towards growth and transformation. Feeling challenged in relationships and wanting a deeper connection with the people in your life is a common desire, yet at times can be so elusive. You are not alone. By acknowledging this and getting support, you will have taken the first courageous step in moving toward healing.As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with families, couples, and individuals to detangle ingrained patterns. My work is to guide you in connecting to your innate strength and wisdom. I support clients in unraveling old wounds.
Asking for help is a sign of strength. By seeking therapy, you are moving towards growth and transformation. Feeling challenged in relationships and wanting a deeper connection with the people in your life is a common desire, yet at times can be so elusive. You are not alone. By acknowledging this and getting support, you will have taken the first courageous step in moving toward healing.As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I work with families, couples, and individuals to detangle ingrained patterns. My work is to guide you in connecting to your innate strength and wisdom. I support clients in unraveling old wounds.
Valentina Victoria Watson
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, CRC
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi Friends,
Would you like to work towards personal enrichment to gain better understanding of your thoughts and emotions?
I help my clients gain confidence to help move through and resolve their traumas. I would like to help you improve your sense of emotional wellbeing, find greater self awareness, as well as a newfound self confidence to push through life's struggles.
Hola Amigos,
¿Te gustaría trabajar en tu enriquecimiento personal para comprender mejor tus pensamientos y emociones? Ayudo a mis clientes a ganar confianza para superar y resolver sus traumas. Me gustaría ayudarte a mejorar tu bienestar emocional y mental.
Hi Friends,
Would you like to work towards personal enrichment to gain better understanding of your thoughts and emotions?
I help my clients gain confidence to help move through and resolve their traumas. I would like to help you improve your sense of emotional wellbeing, find greater self awareness, as well as a newfound self confidence to push through life's struggles.
Hola Amigos,
¿Te gustaría trabajar en tu enriquecimiento personal para comprender mejor tus pensamientos y emociones? Ayudo a mis clientes a ganar confianza para superar y resolver sus traumas. Me gustaría ayudarte a mejorar tu bienestar emocional y mental.
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Who is play therapy for?
Play therapy is generally targeted to children between the ages of 3 and 11 who have social, emotional, or behavioral difficulties. Play therapy has also been found helpful for children who have experienced physical or emotional abuse or witnessed atrocities. Play therapy is also often recommended for children who are undergoing major medical procedures or who are suffering from chronic illness; many children’s hospitals are equipped to offer play therapy on-site. Play therapy is also sometimes used for adults; creative writing, music, and art are expressive forms that can all be adapted for therapeutic purposes.
Why do people need play therapy?
Children often do not have the language skills or words to know or to express what is troubling them. Yet they often spontaneously draw or use playthings to depict scenarios that reflect problems in their everyday life. Play therapy provides children with an array of objects and play situations to act out their feelings or experiences so that therapists can get a clear picture of what children might be struggling with and help them find solutions. In addition, play therapists are skilled at helping children understand their inner experience and find words for them, necessary steps toward helping children learn to control their own behavior and come up with solutions to problems they encounter.
What happens in play therapy?
A child enters a comfortable playroom where they are free to choose the objects they want to play with. The play therapist will typically observe how they play with the toys—whether a sandbox, puppets, dolls and action figures, trucks, costumes, drawing and painting materials, or more—because such play provides clues to a child’s family and social relationships, difficulties they are encountering in the world, and what going on inside themselves. Sometimes the therapist may ask the child to use the play objects to tell a story about their family. Using the same instruments of play, therapists can help children discover more advantageous ways of thinking and behaving.
What kinds of problems do play therapists treat?
Play therapy can help children who display destructive or self-destructive impulses; children who seem angry, sad, or fearful; children who experience frequent social, emotional, family, or school difficulty. Play therapy is often of value to children who have experienced a loss or distressing family experience, who are regularly exposed to family conflict, or who have been physically or emotionally abused. Play therapy can help children who are perpetrators of bullying as well as those who are targets of bullying. It helps children learn to identify their feelings, to express them in constructive ways, and to regulate them so they can get on with the business of development.
How long does play therapy last?
Play therapy sessions may last for 30 to 45 minutes, and they usually occur weekly for about 20 sessions. Each session is tailored to the individual child and the kinds of problems they are struggling with. Play that is highly repetitive often indicates a problem requiring further exploration. Therapists typically measure progress through session-to-session changes in play behavior.