Trauma Focused Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
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Michele Wolf
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified
Verified
My work is grounded in Somatic Based Therapy, Trauma Theory, Attachment Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Circle of Security (COS),
Trauma Focused
Cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Play Therapy, as well as Play Therapy combined with EMDR.
In my work as a Marriage and Family therapist I intend to co-create a supportive, secure, and genuine relationship with my clients. I work with clients of all races, ages, and orientations, and my lens is always trauma informed. Challenging life experiences and traumatic experiences can be healed through a felt sense of safety and trust and exploration of patterns and behaviors that no longer serve us. I have experience working with adults, families, couples, adolescents and children. I am trilingual. I speak English, Portuguese and Spanish fluently. I bring a multicultural perspective to my work.
Not accepting new clients

Carol J Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, PhD
Verified
Verified
~ I AM NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS.~ Sometimes we know happiness and peace in life. At other times, life hurts! Whether your pain began with loss, illness, injury, or unwanted thoughts and emotions, I will work with you to build a path from suffering to well being. Over a 35 year period I have offered psychotherapy in private practice, taught psychology in a medical school, served as CEO of a non-profit behavioral health agency. Through these experiences, I have developed a broad set of change tools to offer, drawing from the Mindsight, CBT,
trauma focused
, attachment and DBT traditions of Western psychotherapy.

Ashley Setzer
Counselor, MS, LPAT, LMHC, ATR-BC
Verified
Verified
My offerings include art therapy, brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, inner child work and other
trauma focused
approaches.
I believe in meeting you wherever you are on your unique journey and providing a safe and affirming space for you to express and process your emotions. I take an experiential and creative approach to psychotherapy that embraces the power of art and its ability to aid in self expression. Whether you are struggling with PTSD, depression, anxiety, self harm behaviors, gender identity, sexuality, or simply navigating the complexities of life, I am here to listen and empower you throughout your process.
Waitlist for new clients

Alanna Sherstad
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, PMH-C
Verified
Verified
From day one, I strive to create a comfortable environment in which my clients can feel at ease. I deeply respect the courage it takes to start therapy and am committed to providing an experience that resonates with you. I am known for my warmth, patience, curiosity, and energy. Together, we will explore ways to proactively approach your goals and makes changes to the challenges you are experiencing. I am deeply committed to supporting people who have experienced trauma as well as those who are dealing with challenges surrounding pregnancy, infertility, birth, loss, the postpartum period, and the transitions to parenthood.
Not accepting new clients

North Star Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, CCTP
Verified
Verified
I have an eclectic therapeutic approach which blends mindfulness,
Trauma focused
CBT, client centered and somatic counseling to connect the mind and body.
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.

Desert Sky Therapy Services, LLC-Paige Pierson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCC, NCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I enjoy working with adults from varied backgrounds. It's my goal to assist my clients while they're working toward a healthier, happier life. I work with my clients to find a mindful approach through the acceptance of patterns of thoughts and/or beliefs. I feel it's important to provide support while trying to answer life's big questions. A person's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes can directly affect their feelings and behaviors whether that be a result of learned responses or a trauma response. Whatever the case, I'm happy you've decided to call!

Lauren Herrel
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
Lauren specializes in helping individuals discover and live within their truth and values. She offers a non-judgmental space for clients to work through codependency, self-esteem issues, trauma, and the multitude of other challenges life can present. She strives to support growth, healing, and empowerment. Being a sex-positive therapist, she can support her clients on what they want to explore or discuss on the sexual spectrum. She has received training in Pia Melodie's Codependence Post Induction therapy model, assisting clients in processing trauma, learning to set boundaries, and esteeming oneself.
Santa Fe, NM 87507
& Online
Not accepting new clients

Laura Miller
Counselor, LPCC
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Molly Okeon
Counselor, MS, LPCC
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am a deeply compassionate and empathetic counselor who is motivated to assist you in moving your life in a positive direction. I inspire my clients to achieve their fullest potential.
Waitlist for new clients

Ginna Clark
Counselor, PsyD, LPCC
Verified
Verified
I work with adults, couples, families, and teens to untangle their problems, cope with emotional pain, and live more authentically. I believe that understanding a person's relationships with others, both historically and currently, is central to the process of change. This means that we'll spend time together talking about current, everyday stressors and dilemmas but we'll also look to identify patterns and dynamics that seem to have an ongoing influence in your life.

Adalina East
MRes, MSc
In my 15 years as a therapist, I have found EMDR and somatic experiencing techniques to be the most rapid way to overcome the trauma and anxiety that impacts our relationships, careers and future goals. Endlessly talking about the same trauma over and over again is counterproductive in helping you move forward and live the life you want to live. Together, we will set goals for recovery from trauma, avoiding burnout and greater risk to your mental health. I am also an intuitive channel, yoga and meditation teacher, and am happy to show others how to use this as part of their mental health toolkit.
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Traci McMinn-Joubert
Counselor, MA, LMHC, CHT, CCC
Verified
Verified
PRACTICE CURRENTLY FULL-NOT ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS Through their sessions with me, people create profound change in their lives and earn new self-perspective. Together, we work as a team to wade through the depths of trauma, grief, mood issues, confusions and conflicts in their lives. People who work with me learn how to step off the merry-go-round in their minds/hearts. They learn how to identify and speak about what carry and wrestle. Skills are developed to create the lives they have craved. Strengths are brought forth and utilized. Clarity and satisfaction is created. Working together, we can help create this for you too!

Gene Dennehy
Counselor, MA, LPCC, LADAC, EMDR
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life events and experiences interfere with our ability to make sense of the world and find our place in it. We may lose our sense of safety and control and become flooded with overwhelming thoughts and emotions, especially now during these drastic societal changes. Whether you’re feeling isolated, lonely, frustrated, fearful or confused, it is possible to emerge courageous and hopeful.
Waitlist for new clients

Denise Saccone
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, R-DMT
Verified
Verified
I am passionate and committed to helping you "Learn To Live From the Truth of Who You Are!" Since 1995, as a licensed clinical therapist and registered dance movement therapist, I have adopted an open, eclectic and holistic therapeutic approach that bends to meet each person's unique situation and specific needs. Through a combination of supportive, insight-oriented, skills-based, creative and expressive therapies, I will assist you in freeing your mind, healing your heart, and clearing your path to live your happiest, most authentic Life possible.

Melissa St. Claire
MA, CHT
Stressful situations can happen suddenly, or build over time. Whether it is a relationship issue, traumatic experience, life transition, or career challenge, I can help you move from surviving to thriving. Using comprehensive methodologies, I offer a highly personalized approach, tailored to each client. I work with individuals to help them build on their strengths and attain the healing, growth and change they are looking for.

Empowerment Counseling and Supervision
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My specialty is what I call Empowerment Counseling. I have a holistic and goal oriented practice, working primarily with women who are going through some sort of life transition, whether it be separation, divorce, career changes, relocation, empty nest, illness, etc. I also provide counseling to healthcare workers who are on the front lines. I have been a practicing medical social worker throughout my career, and I have worked in trauma, critical care, oncology, palliative care, and domestic abuse. I focus on crisis intervention, emotional support, resources, advocacy, coping skills, stress, and grief and loss issues.

Casey Dexter
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified
Verified
It takes courage to make change in life. If you are searching for that change and trying to find the path to do so I can help. If you are an adolescent, a family, a man, someone in the midst of addiction, a veteran or someone of indigenous roots I can help. If you are dealing with stress, anxiety, shame and guilt, addiction, as well as trauma, I have a range of skills which can assist with this. Please reach out.

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.

Laurel Ilvonen
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified
Verified
I believe that healing comes through the caring and dynamic engagement created between human beings. Thus, my approach is interactive and our time together will be a 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 presence and sensitivity 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 relationally oriented psychotherapy.

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.
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors. Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.