Psychodynamic Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
Using a psychodynamic approach and drawing on elements of IFS parts work, CBT, mindfulness practice and neuroscience, clients typically experience not only relief from symptoms, but also the development of inner strengths and capacities that contribute to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Are you noticing the same patterns playing out in your life, even when you've been trying to do things differently? Together we can work through areas of stuckness, free up patterns that cause emotional pain, and unpack complex family dynamics so you can feel and function better in a lasting way. Working this way I have seen my clients create positive changes in their relationships with themselves and improve their connections with others, unwind blocks to authenticity and creativity, enhance their well-being and cultivate personal growth.
Using a psychodynamic approach and drawing on elements of IFS parts work, CBT, mindfulness practice and neuroscience, clients typically experience not only relief from symptoms, but also the development of inner strengths and capacities that contribute to a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Are you noticing the same patterns playing out in your life, even when you've been trying to do things differently? Together we can work through areas of stuckness, free up patterns that cause emotional pain, and unpack complex family dynamics so you can feel and function better in a lasting way. Working this way I have seen my clients create positive changes in their relationships with themselves and improve their connections with others, unwind blocks to authenticity and creativity, enhance their well-being and cultivate personal growth.
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.
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.
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.
I specialize in psychodynamic inner child/parts work for integration of the fragmented self and Reiki Healing.
With over a decade of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor, I specialize in assisting individuals, and adolescents, who have experienced traumatic or confusing events. Using an integrative approach, including parts work, I guide clients in balancing and understanding different aspects of themselves. My toolbox is filled with evidence-based techniques tailored to empower you to achieve your goals.
I specialize in psychodynamic inner child/parts work for integration of the fragmented self and Reiki Healing.
With over a decade of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor, I specialize in assisting individuals, and adolescents, who have experienced traumatic or confusing events. Using an integrative approach, including parts work, I guide clients in balancing and understanding different aspects of themselves. My toolbox is filled with evidence-based techniques tailored to empower you to achieve your goals.
I call my practice Clinical Holistic Inner Awareness Therapy because it integrates mind, body, emotions and spirit into the healing process. This holistic approach combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices with the goal of healing yourself, your relationships, and your life. This therapeutic approach involves becoming aware of the conditioned protective beliefs that are formed by past traumatic events and then reframing them into more accurate, functional beliefs in the present.
I call my practice Clinical Holistic Inner Awareness Therapy because it integrates mind, body, emotions and spirit into the healing process. This holistic approach combines elements of cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, solution focused therapy, mindfulness and somatic practices with the goal of healing yourself, your relationships, and your life. This therapeutic approach involves becoming aware of the conditioned protective beliefs that are formed by past traumatic events and then reframing them into more accurate, functional beliefs in the present.
Lion Wolf Solutions is New Mexico's premier online therapy organization. We provide counseling and therapy to every corner of NM, all you need is an internet connection. All sessions are provided via HIPAA compliant secure online connections to your therapist. No more rushing to your appointment or driving long distances to see your therapist. You can login in the comfort of your home in your favorite pair of PJs if you like. Or too busy to leave the office for your appointment? Login for your lunch hour and never leave your desk. Please call 505-657-2809 for an appointment today and begin your journey to wellness.
Lion Wolf Solutions is New Mexico's premier online therapy organization. We provide counseling and therapy to every corner of NM, all you need is an internet connection. All sessions are provided via HIPAA compliant secure online connections to your therapist. No more rushing to your appointment or driving long distances to see your therapist. You can login in the comfort of your home in your favorite pair of PJs if you like. Or too busy to leave the office for your appointment? Login for your lunch hour and never leave your desk. Please call 505-657-2809 for an appointment today and begin your journey to wellness.
If you have arrived here, likely your habitual tools that once served you are no longer working. Or perhaps they never were, and you can no longer ignore this reality. You may feel lost, hopeless, helpless, or a combination of challenging emotions. I am here to tell you that you will not feel this way forever. Through an attachment-based, IFS, and trauma-informed lens, I will assist you in addressing the root causes of your suffering. No band-aids here; I believe the only way to live free of trauma, negative self-talk, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or addiction is to face the origin story head-on.
If you have arrived here, likely your habitual tools that once served you are no longer working. Or perhaps they never were, and you can no longer ignore this reality. You may feel lost, hopeless, helpless, or a combination of challenging emotions. I am here to tell you that you will not feel this way forever. Through an attachment-based, IFS, and trauma-informed lens, I will assist you in addressing the root causes of your suffering. No band-aids here; I believe the only way to live free of trauma, negative self-talk, poor self-esteem, depression, anxiety, or addiction is to face the origin story head-on.
Life is an ongoing process of aligning with our true authentic self. Without that alignment life can feel barren and meaningless. We feel stuck and unable to realize our visions and dreams. Yet, the capacity of the human spirit for creative and intuitive development is truly unlimited. Most of us however, use only a small fraction of that capacity. Through self-reflection and personal exploration we can gain an understanding of what limits this capacity.
Life is an ongoing process of aligning with our true authentic self. Without that alignment life can feel barren and meaningless. We feel stuck and unable to realize our visions and dreams. Yet, the capacity of the human spirit for creative and intuitive development is truly unlimited. Most of us however, use only a small fraction of that capacity. Through self-reflection and personal exploration we can gain an understanding of what limits this capacity.
As an eclectic psychotherapist, I use many approaches, and have an ability to be deeply present with your experiences. I offer grounded, thoughtful, creative, playful, kind, and compassionate support. My desire is to assist you through challenges and help you find balance and healing. My mirror of reflection is through 18 years work in community mental health, with wide ranging mental health and addiction issues. I've experienced oneness, Christ Consciousness, transpersonal, and non-ordinary states, yet also my own drama and occasional trauma. I am here to help raise awareness, create options, and facilitate you finding your way.
As an eclectic psychotherapist, I use many approaches, and have an ability to be deeply present with your experiences. I offer grounded, thoughtful, creative, playful, kind, and compassionate support. My desire is to assist you through challenges and help you find balance and healing. My mirror of reflection is through 18 years work in community mental health, with wide ranging mental health and addiction issues. I've experienced oneness, Christ Consciousness, transpersonal, and non-ordinary states, yet also my own drama and occasional trauma. I am here to help raise awareness, create options, and facilitate you finding your way.
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.
In addition, I am a seasoned therapist with multiple other expertises /trainings including in depth EFT, Gottman couples, CBT, and psychodynamic therapies, plus my biomedical background.
I successfully treat individuals and couples in distress, often when life circumstances change. I help them understand and then alter the factors that interfere with their functioning. Sessions with me frequently focus on problematic relationships because so many problems stem from issues in current and past relationships. Furthermore, regardless of what causes problems, we are often empowered to address them when we have support from others. I strive to be warm, non-judgmental, and, when needed, verbally interactive, to foster the emotional safety and confidentiality that are essential for honest, productive self-examinations.
In addition, I am a seasoned therapist with multiple other expertises /trainings including in depth EFT, Gottman couples, CBT, and psychodynamic therapies, plus my biomedical background.
I successfully treat individuals and couples in distress, often when life circumstances change. I help them understand and then alter the factors that interfere with their functioning. Sessions with me frequently focus on problematic relationships because so many problems stem from issues in current and past relationships. Furthermore, regardless of what causes problems, we are often empowered to address them when we have support from others. I strive to be warm, non-judgmental, and, when needed, verbally interactive, to foster the emotional safety and confidentiality that are essential for honest, productive self-examinations.
Do you see your life as a journey? If you are like me, coming from one culture and living in another, then you know something about cultural journeys. However, there are also cultural journeys that are invisible. If you are a stranger in your own culture—someone who is outside looking-in or inside looking-out— you will know the distances that you travel, just being yourself and still being with others. We are all a culture-of-one, but some of us are a little farther out than that, and we juggle the values. How can you make your position in life meaningful?
Do you see your life as a journey? If you are like me, coming from one culture and living in another, then you know something about cultural journeys. However, there are also cultural journeys that are invisible. If you are a stranger in your own culture—someone who is outside looking-in or inside looking-out— you will know the distances that you travel, just being yourself and still being with others. We are all a culture-of-one, but some of us are a little farther out than that, and we juggle the values. How can you make your position in life meaningful?
I am a psychologist that specializes in therapy for adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with those who are struggling from a number of issues and custom tailor my approach to each of my clients, pulling from research and the most effective treatment methods. If you are unsure of your needs, please feel free to call and clarify.
I am a psychologist that specializes in therapy for adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with those who are struggling from a number of issues and custom tailor my approach to each of my clients, pulling from research and the most effective treatment methods. If you are unsure of your needs, please feel free to call and clarify.
Welcome! I believe that healing comes through the caring and dynamic engagement created between human beings. Thus, our time together will be a creative collaboration that encourages mutual presence and relatedness. Research confirms the importance of this. While no specific technique is consistently effective in eliciting change; certain therapists, who bring a particular kind of presence to their work, often are. I believe I am such a therapist and this is largely because of the intention I bring to our work together along with my advanced training in depth psychology and relational psychotherapy.
Welcome! I believe that healing comes through the caring and dynamic engagement created between human beings. Thus, our time together will be a creative collaboration that encourages mutual presence and relatedness. Research confirms the importance of this. While no specific technique is consistently effective in eliciting change; certain therapists, who bring a particular kind of presence to their work, often are. I believe I am such a therapist and this is largely because of the intention I bring to our work together along with my advanced training in depth psychology and relational psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy that is tailored to your needs can help you open the door to many new possibilities. In this process we work together to help you get in touch with what you really want for yourself, gain insight into whatever has been getting in the way of reaching those goals, and rediscover the power that you have within you to move toward a life that is more personally and professionally rewarding. The process is respectful of who you are, mindful of your potential, and responsive to what you really need for personal growth at this time.
Psychotherapy that is tailored to your needs can help you open the door to many new possibilities. In this process we work together to help you get in touch with what you really want for yourself, gain insight into whatever has been getting in the way of reaching those goals, and rediscover the power that you have within you to move toward a life that is more personally and professionally rewarding. The process is respectful of who you are, mindful of your potential, and responsive to what you really need for personal growth at this time.
Welcome.
Congratulations on the courage it took to reach out for support. You may have checked all the boxes of outward success—but still feel a quiet restlessness or sense that something essential is missing. As a seasoned Jungian-oriented psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I work with high-achieving professionals at pivotal moments of transition—career shifts, relationship changes, burnout, loneliness, or a deep longing for something more meaningful. This work offers a space to explore, heal, and grow—with intelligence, compassion, & a holistic approach—so you can move forward with greater clarity and intention.
Welcome.
Congratulations on the courage it took to reach out for support. You may have checked all the boxes of outward success—but still feel a quiet restlessness or sense that something essential is missing. As a seasoned Jungian-oriented psychotherapist with over 30 years of experience, I work with high-achieving professionals at pivotal moments of transition—career shifts, relationship changes, burnout, loneliness, or a deep longing for something more meaningful. This work offers a space to explore, heal, and grow—with intelligence, compassion, & a holistic approach—so you can move forward with greater clarity and intention.
I specialize in EFT and trauma therapy for couples, families and individuals. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) and Supervisor. I also work with Janina Fisher's model of trauma treatment which is a blend of modalities including IFS and sensorimotor psychotherapy. I have been certified in EMDR and Brainspotting and use them for emotionally charged issues, stuck patterns and trauma. I love working with couples to create lasting change that touches the heart of the person and the relationship. See my website for more information: nicolpate.com
I specialize in EFT and trauma therapy for couples, families and individuals. I am a Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist (EFT) and Supervisor. I also work with Janina Fisher's model of trauma treatment which is a blend of modalities including IFS and sensorimotor psychotherapy. I have been certified in EMDR and Brainspotting and use them for emotionally charged issues, stuck patterns and trauma. I love working with couples to create lasting change that touches the heart of the person and the relationship. See my website for more information: nicolpate.com
Sometimes it is difficult when we find ourselves in situations and relationships, doing, thinking and feeling the same thing again and again. People come to therapy to develop increased self-awareness, to understand what is happening inside and get to the root of problems that interfere with accomplishing goals and developing a healthy, satisfying life. Therapy is a place where you can be heard and understood without judgement that supports you to change old patterns of behavior, thought and feelings, and to make different choices in life. Therapy is worth the time, and the investment because you are worth getting to know.
Sometimes it is difficult when we find ourselves in situations and relationships, doing, thinking and feeling the same thing again and again. People come to therapy to develop increased self-awareness, to understand what is happening inside and get to the root of problems that interfere with accomplishing goals and developing a healthy, satisfying life. Therapy is a place where you can be heard and understood without judgement that supports you to change old patterns of behavior, thought and feelings, and to make different choices in life. Therapy is worth the time, and the investment because you are worth getting to know.
I offer compassionate and empathetic support for adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating the challenges of, but not limited to: complex trauma, anxiety, depression, gender/identity, LGBTQIA2S experiences, substance use, political stress and life stress. In addition to supporting individuals, I also work with folks in traditional and other non-traditional (ENM, Polyamory, etc.) relationship dynamics.
I am certified in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care 8.
I offer compassionate and empathetic support for adolescents, young adults, and adults navigating the challenges of, but not limited to: complex trauma, anxiety, depression, gender/identity, LGBTQIA2S experiences, substance use, political stress and life stress. In addition to supporting individuals, I also work with folks in traditional and other non-traditional (ENM, Polyamory, etc.) relationship dynamics.
I am certified in the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's Standards of Care 8.
I have a psychodynamic lens and perspective but pull interventions from a wide range of evidence-based practices such as Family Systems Therapy, CBT, ACT, and DBT.
I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is essential to making change in therapy. I bring my authentic self to my work and you can count on my honesty, humor, professionalism and life experience as we work toward your goals. If you feel we would be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out and schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
I have a psychodynamic lens and perspective but pull interventions from a wide range of evidence-based practices such as Family Systems Therapy, CBT, ACT, and DBT.
I believe that the relationship between therapist and client is essential to making change in therapy. I bring my authentic self to my work and you can count on my honesty, humor, professionalism and life experience as we work toward your goals. If you feel we would be a good fit, I encourage you to reach out and schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.