Therapists in Santa Fe, NM

Sometimes we find ourselves closed off, disconnected, in a state of hurt and protection,confused or being overly critical of ourselves. This can affect our lives in many ways; as lack of self-confidence, blame, isolation, unhealthy relationships, anger, resignation or addictions. I want to help you develop the tools and find your inner resources to have peace in your life and heal past hurt. Healing can happen when we find safety within ourselves and with another person. This is what counseling provides and what I offer you: a safe non judgmental space to be yourself freely.

My years in clinical practice have taught me that most people want and need some support and practical tools to get them through the tough times in life-loss of a loved one, job, end of a relationship, financial stress. Or perhaps you need to change what you know are bad habits and are having difficulty doing so on your own. Transitions that are managed successfully can give us new tools and wisdom. We shed our old selves and face the future embedded in our resilience. If these are your needs please contact me. I will do my best to answer your questions and give you a birds eye view of what treatment would be like.

I am retiring December 31, 2023, therefore not taking any new clients.

My approach to mental health care is rooted in activism and relationality. I walk alongside folks who are navigating the all too common symptoms of depression, anxiety, addiction and complex PTSD in today’s world. While we explore your unique story, I also invite clients to explore the many layers that contribute to our emotional and mental distress—including systemic oppression, capitalism, generational and/or historical trauma, and climate crisis. My hope is to help you step into a more empowered relationship with yourself and the world around you.

It is my honor to serve those wanting to live a more choice-full and fulfilling life—to come home to their true and amazing self. It can feel challenging to maintain your center in this precious yet often overwhelming life, to navigate relationships, to find meaning and fulfillment—perhaps for the first time, or after a life transition or event where the old you doesn't seem to fit anymore. Support can offer perspective for finding balance, peace, connection and confidence so let's find out what you need in order to recognize your wholeness!

Typically we put our self-care last on the list, only to pay a heavy price later. Can you imagine looking back a year from now and saying, “Wow, that truly doesn’t bother me any more.” Or, “I finally got to the next level.” Or, “I feel more myself now.” I am right here with you, every step of the journey, to help you meet your ultimate goal: Living Your Best Life. My therapeutic approach is direct, supportive, and collaborative. I provide sanctuary, a safe, non-judgmental space where you can spill out your heart and mind and begin to make sense of things. You’ll feel seen, heard, and acknowledged in a whole new way.

You may be experiencing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, uncertainty, and shame that color your emotional world. Or maybe you find these issues affecting your most important relationships, your sense of self, or your purpose in life. I work with individuals & couples to heal, to know themselves more deeply, and connect more authentically. I cultivate a warm, safe and open therapeutic space, one that will allow you to feel supported as you take emotional risks, learn new skills, and try new experiences - in short, to live a full life on your terms.

At Tierra Nueva Counseling Center we value your unique life journey and understand the importance of feeling welcomed, safe, and accepted when reaching out for help or support. We offer inclusive, affordable, and culturally aware mental health counseling for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Our therapists use an array of approaches, including art therapy, sand tray therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and other evidence-based and creative approaches. Our mission is to honor your emotional, cultural, and spiritual complexities while helping you meet your goals for mental health and wellness.

Mental Health Care FOR and BY BIPoC and LGBQIA2S+! We're a group practice that centralizes care for LGBTQIA2S+ and Black, Brown and other People of Color. As integrative, holistic clinicians, oftentimes clients who come to us at Phoenix Rising Centers are working though life adjustments, change, and/or trauma(s). Clients are in a process of self-exploration, working to make sense of their place and identity in their respective world(s). Together, we work to discover the parts of Self that need to be witnessed, healed, released, and cleared, so they can reclaim and empower the parts that have been neglected, forgotten, or ignored.

The current global crisis is stressful. For many of us it may be reactivating old layers of unresolved trauma, that shows up as chronic anxiety, dread, helplessness, relationship challenges, shame, or a shutting down to life and love, fueling unhealthy coping strategies. I believe we all have an innate capacity to heal from adversity. I support you to turn towards your symptoms with openness and curiosity so they can become a doorway to greater healing, growth and new possibility. I hope to empower and inspire you to heal and grow from past trauma. "There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in"( L. Cohen)

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.

I am an experienced psychotherapist with an immense amount of education and training. I have expertise in the areas of general psychotherapy, eating disorders, sexual disorders, trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression. I am a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist through the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and a Certified Eating Disorder Therapist International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals. I work with individuals, and couples/families. My work incorporates multiple perspectives and schools of thought and I have an active and responsive style.

I consider therapy evolution and consciousness development. I am a therapist who is directive - meaning I will tell you how to re-program your thoughts. I will give you skills and strategies to transform anxiety, trauma, depression, obsession, scattered thoughts, racing thoughts - so that you will not only under stand where these unsupportive processes come from - but how to acutally transform them. I will support your soul evolution towards your highest good. I am also a specialist in child therapy and parent coaching. Learn how to build the behaviors in your childen rather than just focusing on how to stop behaviors.

I value working with teens and adults in a supportive non-judgmental way. I assist people who may be challenged with shame, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, substance use issues/recovery, communication issues, parent/child relationship difficulties, trauma, lack of self-care, and low self-esteem. Often people are struggling with something in their lives that is out of balance or going through a transition and reinventing themselves. Basically, I help people find their way again. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming, and gender-affirming therapist. I am also a culturally responsive and social justice-oriented therapist.

I hope to work with you in deepening connection and intimacy in your relationships and in building a more meaningful, fulfilling life. During crisis or a difficult impasse, I help couples find and develop safe refuge in each other, and make sense out of distressing challenges. We work together to create more satisfying resolutions. With over 30 years of experience, I am the only Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Certified Therapist and Supervisor in New Mexico. This evidence-based approach reduces conflict and strengthens relationship closeness. EFT is effective for many types of issues for my clients and couples.

I specialize in working with women and teen girls. If you or your teenager are feeling emotionally unstable, vulnerable or anxious, I have tools and skill sets for you. In the early years of my career, I worked as a substance abuse counselor and still hold an independent license in that field. My work has evolved away from active addiction towards addressing the trauma and wounds that are associated with addictive processes. For teens that might be self harm, depression or anxiety, and for adult women it can manifest as perfectionism, anxiety, staying overly busy, or being self critical. These efforts to cope can all be upgraded!

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.

One of the greatest gifts you can give yourself is permission to write your own story. As an individual dealing with the long-lasting effects of trauma, you often wonder if things will get better, easier, or more manageable with time.  You may not know it, but even by simply asking yourself these questions, you are beginning to acknowledge your worth, explore your potential, and place yourself in the mindset needed to begin your journey of reclamation.  Since you are now ready to sit down with me, I can confidently say that I am likewise ready to help you to feel understood, seen, and secure.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward a deeper self awareness! I work with my clients to help them understand how personal challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction or trauma may be influencing their relationships, work, or daily life. My style is interactive, engaged, and non-judgmental while integrating the psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual well being of the whole person. I also feel that it is important to incorporate laughter into the healing process! Once we can find the humor in our human-ness it becomes easier to forgive ourselves and others as we move toward more authentic happiness.