Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
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Maryna Little
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
As a therapist, I create a safe and supportive atmosphere for you to explore your unique concerns. I enjoy working with individuals experiencing challenges with anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. I work with adults, teens, and children. I also work with couples and families on creating healthy communication and more fulfilling home lives. Another area of specialty is healing from
trauma
and abuse. As your therapist I will assist you in developing a more fulfilling life while you build new pathways for positive change.
Waitlist for new clients

Leland Guthrie
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Please email me to inquire about openings and to schedule a free consultation. I specialize in supporting people through
trauma
, grief, spiritual crisis, challenging life transitions, depression, and anxiety. You and I may be a good fit if you are seeking deeper meaning in your life and are motivated to plumb your depths and discover what may be holding you back from achieving your fullest potential.

Integrative Therapy & Healing Solutions
Occupational Therapist, MA, OTR/L, SEP
Verified
Verified
You do not need to live feeling stressed, anxious and/or bothered by past traumatic events. You possess an inherent healing potential within, and with support and the benefit of Somatic Experiencing, you will be able to change and feel better. Using Somatic Experiencing and other healing modalities, I will help you to understand your experiences and support the gentle release of stress and and
trauma
from your nervous system. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process, therefore, I will work in partnership with you as you are the expert on your experience and that together we can create the conditions for your well-being.

Maryellen Ruffing
Mental Health Counselor, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I offer an individualized and collaborative therapeutic process. This process generates clarity, direction, and empowerment for transformative healing to those facing obstacles or challenges with life transitions. I have experience with individuals, couples, and groups addressing anxiety, depression, grief and loss,
PTSD
,
trauma
, addictions, and relational dynamics. Therapy can bring about a sense of peace, restoration, and control in the stressful environments many face today. I support with both in-person and online/tele-therapy. Call for a free initial consultation.

Santa Fe Wellness Center, LLC
Counselor, LPCC, ATR-BC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
My experience is primarily with
trauma
,
PTSD
, depression, mood disorder, grief and loss, attachment and intimacy disorder, chemical and process addiction.
It's a complex world. If you are searching for safety to explore your own authentic needs and challenges, come into my wellness center and let's see if this could be a positive place for you. I am a licensed clinical counselor, an art therapist,
trauma
and addictions specialist and the director of Santa Fe Wellness Center. It is an honor and a privilege for me to do this work. I believe we all deserve the very best life we can create for ourselves and it is my joy to support you in addressing what may be holding you back from fulfillment. We have availability and 7 different therapists to meet a variety of needs.
Waitlist for new clients

Southwest Passages: Counseling/Consulting
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
Southwest Passages is dedicated to supporting individuals, couples and families find enhanced meaning and aliveness through successful navigation of life's challenges and transitions. In a supportive environment we listen for what the language of the body and psyche is wanting to communicate, asking even, so the natural architecture of who you are can realign itself. Shedding of skins and integration of unresolved grief and
trauma
may be an important aspect of our work together. Besides traditional therapy, healing and expressive arts SE (Somatic Experiencing) nature based practices and individual and couples wilderness retreats are additionally offered.
Waitlist for new clients

Conscious Hypnotherapy LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW, CCht, Pranic, Reiki
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
You need someone holistic who works from the heart and sees you as a person rather than a number. You are feeling STUCK and need a solution fast because it's beyond frustrating. You can't breathe and want to feel rested and peaceful. Whether it be fears, phobias, complex
ptsd
, narcissistic abuse recovery, anxieties, insomnia or other undesirable symptoms which are driving you nuts, I'm here to help you slow down and get back in charge of your life. It doesn't have to be this way. You deserve more, yes?

Diana Langberg
Clinical Social Work/Therapist
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
The core commitment of my work is to support my clients as they explore and challenge themselves in pursuit of greater truth. My approach is informed by a variety of theoretical frameworks. In every session, I collaborate with you to understand your experiences and work toward change and healing that feels meaningful to you. I cultivate a safe, authentic, and non-judgmental space for you to center and balance as you experience life’s waves. To foster this, I use presence, active listening, and mindfulness as a foundation for
trauma
-informed care, inner relationship focusing, and Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR).

Adonata Pyaga
Counselor, MS, LPCC, CCHT, CPT
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients

Cecelia Albert
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
RTM is a clinical breakthrough in
PTSD
treatment, targeted to those individuals who experience intrusive symptoms of
PTSD
, including nightmares, flashbacks, and uncontrollable sympathetic responses to certain stimuli.
The most important aspect of my work - and its deepest expression - lies in listening. My job is to "hear" you - to listen for what is being said and what is not, for who and what are in the room, for who and what are absent. What part or parts of you have a voice? What part or parts have been silenced? This deep listening process will lead us to those specific therapeutic modalities most appropriate for your growth and well being - what will best serve you at this stage in your life's journey. I also remain aware of any previous or early wounding that may be preventing you from moving forward or living a more fulfilling life.

Morgan A. Faulkner
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified
Verified
I help people recover from
trauma
. I know what it's like to wake up every day feeling disconnected and afraid. I know the depression, anxiety, and confusion that accompany surviving a traumatic experience. I know that it takes time to understand what you've been through; that it was real, it wasn't imagined, and that any damage done was not of your own making. I also know that healing is possible. It is possible for you to feel confident and safe in your own body. To trust yourself, and have faith in your choices. To know that you are not your past, you are already whole and complete, and YOU are the expert on your own life.
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Micah Birdshire
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Despite our best efforts to live authentically, we can lose our way while navigating stress, transition,
trauma
, loss, or conflict – or even just trying to figure out who we are. Many of my clients are exploring gender, sexuality, spirituality, and the impact of past experiences on their current identities. They have had doubts about their worth, perseverance, ability to change outdated patterns or recover from past wounds. They questioned the possibility of connecting with others while caring for their own well-being. They struggled with perfectionism, people pleasing, disconnection, reactivity or a lack of reciprocity.

Isabel Ribe
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, CCTP, ATR
Verified
3 Endorsed
Verified
3 Endorsed
My style is warm and compassionate, emphasizing insight, self understanding and focusing on concrete skills and tools for nervous system regulation and
trauma
treatment. I have worked extensively with pregnancy and postpartum, narcissistic abuse,
trauma
, depression and anxiety. I work from a liberation psychology lens, acknowledging the impacts of oppression and historical
trauma
on mental health. I also offer sessions in Spanish, immigration evaluations and clinical supervision for therapists in training.
Not accepting new clients

North Star Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
Many times in our lives we are driven by pain from past events. Much of my experience has been working alongside those who are faced with issues of anger, general and acute stress,
PTSD
, anxiety, and depression; both youth and adults. I have a deep understanding of the nuances of
trauma
, generational
trauma
and the disconnect it can cause. I believe therapy to be a journey where I assist you in reconnecting you with yourself and the world around you. I work with you collaboratively to help you make the changes you want to make in your life.
Loren Elmaleh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
I have much experience working with
trauma
arising from many sources of abuse.
In my practice I focus on helping clients achieve their goals in a safe, supportive environment. Working to increase their quality of life whether they suffer from symptoms of anxiety, depression or anger. Once able to let go of past unhealthy patterns clients can be free to live up to their highest potential. I have much experience working with clients of diverse backgrounds and enjoy the opportunity to do so.
Waitlist for new clients

Santa Fe Art Therapy & Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I have experience working with individuals, couples and groups living with: anxiety, depression, grief and loss,
PTSD
and Complex
Trauma
, and relational dynamics.
Many of us have lived through hard and painful life experiences. For some of us, the physical and emotional memory of those experiences keep us locked in a state of shame, anxiety, fear and loneliness (this experience is often labeled with a variety of diagnoses:
PTSD
, Complex
PTSD
, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD). It can seem impossible to create and sustain meaningful, fulfilling and nurturing relationships (including the one with yourself!) from an isolated and fearful place. If you are seeking to feel better and create healthy and sustainable changes in your life, this may be the work for you.

Dana Moore
Counselor, LPCC, MAR, MA
Verified
Verified
I can help you move through the
trauma
of divorce, contested custody and the co-parenting drama. I use evidence-based methods to process the intense emotions, obsessive thinking, and nervous system activation associated with these major stressors. Divorce and contested custody often cause serious financial stress, anxiety/depression, compromised work performance, and worry about the future. Call me now and start feeling more stable and confident as you move through the long-term process of getting to the other side of divorce, a custody battle and the drama of long-term co-parenting with a difficult ex.

Gretchen Wachs
Counselor, LPCC, MA, EMDR
Verified
Verified
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.

Nicholas David Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I have explored spirituality through meditation practices, sacred plants and nature, addictions through personal experiences and training,
trauma
through accidents and EMDR training, and practiced Ecopsychology because of a deep need to understand how humans might exist in healthier and more sustainable ways.
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 15 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.

Rosalie Lipfert
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified
Verified
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,
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.
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Trauma and PTSD Therapists
When should I seek treatment for trauma?
Not everyone who undergoes trauma needs therapy to heal, but many do. If, after experiencing a traumatic event, you find yourself struggling with symptoms such as nightmares, dissociation, irritability, or emotional numbness—especially if these symptoms last more than a month and are severe enough to interfere with your daily functioning—you may benefit from seeking out therapy with a trauma-informed provider.
How long does trauma therapy take?
Different types of therapy for trauma unfold on different timelines. Prolonged exposure therapy and cognitive processing therapy, for example, each take about three months, while trauma-informed CBT may last anywhere from 8 to 25 sessions. Other approaches, especially those that are less structured or that incorporate elements from multiple modalities, may be more open-ended, though many patients report feeling better within the first few months of treatment.
What happens if trauma is left untreated?
Unaddressed trauma can have serious—even devastating—effects on relationships, career, and day-to-day functioning. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can lead people to distrust or lash out at others, making it difficult to maintain intimate relationships; it can also trigger symptoms such as flashbacks or hyperreactivity that can interfere with a person’s ability to function effectively, personally and/or professionally. Some sufferers turn to drugs to find relief. Symptoms may lessen on their own with time, but there is no guarantee that PTSD will resolve on its own.
Can PTSD come back after treatment?
It is possible for PTSD symptoms to recur months or years after successful treatment. This is because, like most mental health disorders, it is not possible to “cure” PTSD, and stressful life events may cause symptoms to recur in even the most resilient individuals. There is no shame in re-experiencing PTSD symptoms nor in returning to therapy when such relapses occur; indeed, many forms of trauma therapy explicitly encourage periodic “maintenance sessions” to reinforce coping skills and ensure that symptoms stay manageable.