Trauma Focused Therapists in Santa Fe, NM
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.
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.
Whether you feel you have no idea where to start, pooling at an in-between place, or need a supportive boost to get back on track in your life, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. To let the ups and downs be witnessed and heard is a profound experience. To receive the care you need is to let go of the belief that doing it alone is the only way. We will work with the contained emotions of transition, grief, relationships, or trauma, allowing wholeness and self-compassion to emerge. “Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” ― Nisargadatta Maharaj
Whether you feel you have no idea where to start, pooling at an in-between place, or need a supportive boost to get back on track in your life, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. To let the ups and downs be witnessed and heard is a profound experience. To receive the care you need is to let go of the belief that doing it alone is the only way. We will work with the contained emotions of transition, grief, relationships, or trauma, allowing wholeness and self-compassion to emerge. “Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” ― Nisargadatta Maharaj
I have been a Trauma focused therapist since the early 90's.
We cannot come to a place of lasting peace and wholeness in ourselves until we learn to meet & hold our inner experience in compassion &kindness. This is a Skill, that through practice can be learned, profoundly changing our day to day lives. Progressively moving us to greater ease, joy, happiness, inner acceptance. Unresolved Trauma causing shameful feelings of unworthiness, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self esteem etc, makes this acceptance harder to do. In my early work as a Trauma Therapist in the early 90's I thought if I just helped someone resolve their traumas they would become much more happy and whole.
I have been a Trauma focused therapist since the early 90's.
We cannot come to a place of lasting peace and wholeness in ourselves until we learn to meet & hold our inner experience in compassion &kindness. This is a Skill, that through practice can be learned, profoundly changing our day to day lives. Progressively moving us to greater ease, joy, happiness, inner acceptance. Unresolved Trauma causing shameful feelings of unworthiness, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self esteem etc, makes this acceptance harder to do. In my early work as a Trauma Therapist in the early 90's I thought if I just helped someone resolve their traumas they would become much more happy and whole.
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.
When the high-stakes nature of the job leads to hyper-vigilance, burnout, or the weight of critical incidents, you don't have to manage the aftermath in isolation. Therapy serves as a dedicated space to downshift, process the psychological demands of the field, and build a tactical toolkit that functions in the real world. I work with first responders who are looking for relief and operational clarity without judgment, providing the practical support needed to feel grounded, confident, and back in control of life both on and off the clock.
When the high-stakes nature of the job leads to hyper-vigilance, burnout, or the weight of critical incidents, you don't have to manage the aftermath in isolation. Therapy serves as a dedicated space to downshift, process the psychological demands of the field, and build a tactical toolkit that functions in the real world. I work with first responders who are looking for relief and operational clarity without judgment, providing the practical support needed to feel grounded, confident, and back in control of life both on and off the clock.
You probably don't need more insight, you need change. From the outside, things look like they’re working. But certain patterns keep showing up. You procrastinate on work that matters to you. You replay conversations after they’re over. You might choose partners who need fixing or feel stuck between pushing yourself harder and feeling exhausted. People-pleasing, perfectionism, staying in control may have helped you get to where you are but now those patterns can start creating pressure in relationships, work, and daily life.
You probably don't need more insight, you need change. From the outside, things look like they’re working. But certain patterns keep showing up. You procrastinate on work that matters to you. You replay conversations after they’re over. You might choose partners who need fixing or feel stuck between pushing yourself harder and feeling exhausted. People-pleasing, perfectionism, staying in control may have helped you get to where you are but now those patterns can start creating pressure in relationships, work, and daily life.
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.
Kelsey
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC-S, CCTP-II, CYT
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
You may carry stories etched in your body—echoes of loss, trauma, or disconnection. Perhaps you’ve learned to survive by shrinking, overgiving, numbing, or staying quiet. Maybe you often find yourself in dysfunctional relationships or reenacting your wounds onto others. Yet, you long to come home to yourself, to feel safety, belonging, and the freedom to live fully. Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted or hopeless after therapy that hasn’t helped. As a trauma survivor myself, I understand that pain and draw from my own recovery experience in supporting you.
You may carry stories etched in your body—echoes of loss, trauma, or disconnection. Perhaps you’ve learned to survive by shrinking, overgiving, numbing, or staying quiet. Maybe you often find yourself in dysfunctional relationships or reenacting your wounds onto others. Yet, you long to come home to yourself, to feel safety, belonging, and the freedom to live fully. Many of my clients come to me feeling exhausted or hopeless after therapy that hasn’t helped. As a trauma survivor myself, I understand that pain and draw from my own recovery experience in supporting you.
I am a experienced and creative psychotherapist who believes in your ability to heal yourself. I am practical, down to earth and understand how past trauma affects us.
includes working with couples of all types of clients including polyamory and assist you in navigating the challenge involved during a most difficult time. I offer a safe and supportive space for partners to explore challenges, restore connection and trust. My approach honors each partner's unique strengths whch are maskedy
I utilize a variety of interventions reflecting trauma informed care and affirming diverse practices that address underlying traumas.
I am a experienced and creative psychotherapist who believes in your ability to heal yourself. I am practical, down to earth and understand how past trauma affects us.
includes working with couples of all types of clients including polyamory and assist you in navigating the challenge involved during a most difficult time. I offer a safe and supportive space for partners to explore challenges, restore connection and trust. My approach honors each partner's unique strengths whch are maskedy
I utilize a variety of interventions reflecting trauma informed care and affirming diverse practices that address underlying traumas.
Currently my therapeutic practice is focused on supporting clients of all ages struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and attachment/relational issues. My strength-based, integrative art therapy approach aims to support clients in developing increased confidence + safety in self-expression, self-regulation and focuses on internal resourcing to change narrative & break unhealthy cycles.
Currently my therapeutic practice is focused on supporting clients of all ages struggling with anxiety, ADHD, autism, depression, grief/loss, life transitions, trauma, and attachment/relational issues. My strength-based, integrative art therapy approach aims to support clients in developing increased confidence + safety in self-expression, self-regulation and focuses on internal resourcing to change narrative & break unhealthy cycles.
I specialize in working with adult individuals, couples, and families seeking to address a wide range of psychological, behavioral, and interpersonal issues. I bring a systemic focus to my work with people, using various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Awareness.
I specialize in working with adult individuals, couples, and families seeking to address a wide range of psychological, behavioral, and interpersonal issues. I bring a systemic focus to my work with people, using various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Awareness.
The type of clients who seek my support are both individuals and couples who are deeply committed to their own relationship with themselves. It is this primary relationship to Self that informs how we relate to others. I work with folks who are curious or already invested in living in alignment with their chosen values. I practice through a lens of deep compassion, curiosity, warmth, and radical reverence for grief-work and the reciprocal relationship between Grief and Gratitude. I support my clients through challenges that can ultimately lead to more insight, wisdom, self-love, compassion and a sense of security and well-being.
The type of clients who seek my support are both individuals and couples who are deeply committed to their own relationship with themselves. It is this primary relationship to Self that informs how we relate to others. I work with folks who are curious or already invested in living in alignment with their chosen values. I practice through a lens of deep compassion, curiosity, warmth, and radical reverence for grief-work and the reciprocal relationship between Grief and Gratitude. I support my clients through challenges that can ultimately lead to more insight, wisdom, self-love, compassion and a sense of security and well-being.
I am certified as a Relational Life couples therapist (Terry Real) and in HOCI (Healing our Core Issues) for individuals, plus other extensive training in couples and in-depth, trauma-focused individual therapy methods.
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.
I am certified as a Relational Life couples therapist (Terry Real) and in HOCI (Healing our Core Issues) for individuals, plus other extensive training in couples and in-depth, trauma-focused individual therapy methods.
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.
I’m glad you found your way here. It’s a brave and vulnerable thing to begin therapy; and it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself and your relationship.
The work I do relies on a kind of deep listening, trying to be with you from the inside out. I aim to hear and understand what’s on the surface but also what goes unsaid, what might be hard to put into words, and what might be scary to admit to yourself. I listen for what you know about your current struggles and for what might live outside your awareness. I listen to what you value and what you long for. I listen for your strengths and your growing edges.
I’m glad you found your way here. It’s a brave and vulnerable thing to begin therapy; and it’s one of the best things you can do for yourself and your relationship.
The work I do relies on a kind of deep listening, trying to be with you from the inside out. I aim to hear and understand what’s on the surface but also what goes unsaid, what might be hard to put into words, and what might be scary to admit to yourself. I listen for what you know about your current struggles and for what might live outside your awareness. I listen to what you value and what you long for. I listen for your strengths and your growing edges.
Hello, and welcome. Would you like to develop deeper insight, self compassion, and re-connect to creativity? You might be triggered by past trauma, experiencing grief, anxiety, loneliness, or seeking tools for communication in relationships. These are common issues that bring people to therapy. My intention is to provide space, time, and creative outlet for you to process your thoughts, sensations, and emotions. I work with a diversity of adults experiencing relationship issues, grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and those seeking inner growth. Challenges, though difficult, may be stepping stones towards change.
Hello, and welcome. Would you like to develop deeper insight, self compassion, and re-connect to creativity? You might be triggered by past trauma, experiencing grief, anxiety, loneliness, or seeking tools for communication in relationships. These are common issues that bring people to therapy. My intention is to provide space, time, and creative outlet for you to process your thoughts, sensations, and emotions. I work with a diversity of adults experiencing relationship issues, grief, anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and those seeking inner growth. Challenges, though difficult, may be stepping stones towards change.
I am passionate about helping individuals that are seeking HEALING. Whether you are coping with addiction, PTSD, trauma, codependency, relationship issues or the everyday challenges of life, there is HOPE. We can work together to find those conditions and behaviors that are obstacles to obtaining fulfillment in your life. My role as counselor is to support you by creating a nonjudgmental and heart centered environment that allows you to find balance and wholeness in your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.
I am passionate about helping individuals that are seeking HEALING. Whether you are coping with addiction, PTSD, trauma, codependency, relationship issues or the everyday challenges of life, there is HOPE. We can work together to find those conditions and behaviors that are obstacles to obtaining fulfillment in your life. My role as counselor is to support you by creating a nonjudgmental and heart centered environment that allows you to find balance and wholeness in your mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health.
You are not alone in experiencing times when you need extra support - ideally from someone who makes you feel safe, accepted, understood, and warmly cared about, as well as someone skilled in their craft. My clients experience me in this way. I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, grief and loss, major transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependence, and trauma. Research shows that no one therapeutic approach is more effective than another – rather, the relationship between client and therapist has the greatest impact on healing.
You are not alone in experiencing times when you need extra support - ideally from someone who makes you feel safe, accepted, understood, and warmly cared about, as well as someone skilled in their craft. My clients experience me in this way. I am passionate about working with people who are dealing with a wide range of issues, including relationship difficulties, grief and loss, major transitions, depression, anxiety, addiction, co-dependence, and trauma. Research shows that no one therapeutic approach is more effective than another – rather, the relationship between client and therapist has the greatest impact on healing.
Currently not accepting clients. I believe in the innate ability and wisdom that you hold for what or how you need to heal. I am here to support and walk with you on this journey. I have experience with: depression; anxiety; trauma; ADHD; grief and loss; suicidal thoughts; and phobias. I help reduce negative distress through EMDR, compassion and mindfulness-oriented interventions; reduce/eliminate symptoms of anxiety or depression; increase your tolerance for life's hardships; & integrate, transform past hurts, or resolve the effects of traumatic experiences,
Currently not accepting clients. I believe in the innate ability and wisdom that you hold for what or how you need to heal. I am here to support and walk with you on this journey. I have experience with: depression; anxiety; trauma; ADHD; grief and loss; suicidal thoughts; and phobias. I help reduce negative distress through EMDR, compassion and mindfulness-oriented interventions; reduce/eliminate symptoms of anxiety or depression; increase your tolerance for life's hardships; & integrate, transform past hurts, or resolve the effects of traumatic experiences,
Trauma can create contraction, fragmentation, and stagnation. It can be experienced emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. It is held in the nervous system due to its inability to process and integrate the experience of something happening "too fast, too soon, being too much or lasting too long."
Dr. Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing, states that "Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathic witness." My main focus is to help you feel safe in your own body and learn to regulate your nervous system in the here-and-now.
Trauma can create contraction, fragmentation, and stagnation. It can be experienced emotionally, mentally, spiritually and physically. It is held in the nervous system due to its inability to process and integrate the experience of something happening "too fast, too soon, being too much or lasting too long."
Dr. Peter Levine, the founder of Somatic Experiencing, states that "Trauma is not what happens to us, but what we hold inside in the absence of an empathic witness." My main focus is to help you feel safe in your own body and learn to regulate your nervous system in the here-and-now.
When we feel heard, seen, and understood, healing and growth are possible. I am here to create a safe space for you, or you and your partner, to explore and work with the struggles that are leading you to seek therapy. Most of us enter into partnership with the best intentions; we want to feel mutually satisfied, secure and supported in our relationship. After some time, old patterns take hold and we can find ourselves feeling disconnected, confused, or insecure in relationship. Therapy can help you get unstuck by offering an experience of being supported in ways that are uniquely tailored to help the growth of you and your partner.
When we feel heard, seen, and understood, healing and growth are possible. I am here to create a safe space for you, or you and your partner, to explore and work with the struggles that are leading you to seek therapy. Most of us enter into partnership with the best intentions; we want to feel mutually satisfied, secure and supported in our relationship. After some time, old patterns take hold and we can find ourselves feeling disconnected, confused, or insecure in relationship. Therapy can help you get unstuck by offering an experience of being supported in ways that are uniquely tailored to help the growth of you and your partner.
