In Person Therapists in Taos, NM

By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.

With a trauma informed perspective, my counseling approach is integrative as person-centered with aspects of CBT, existentialism and mindfulness. My role is to join you in the process of finding what is and isn't working and to support you in increasing your self awareness, self understanding and self compassion to help you to create change.

If you are looking for a therapist who is trauma-informed, inclusive, and empathetic then we are here for you. We believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their stories in a space that is free of judgment. We want to understand and help, not “fix” you. Our therapists know that the ultimate goal of therapy is to feel at peace within ourselves and that this journey is unique for each person. We strive to help you find these answers for yourself, so that you can know true self-acceptance and happiness.

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.

We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.

I am passionate about helping people discover their true nature. Conventional psychotherapy tends to focus its efforts in helping people become functional in a dysfunctional society. While this may help us to cope with the vicissitudes of life, it likely won’t get to the core of who we really are and what we truly desire. My approach weaves together ecotherapy, somatic therapy and the wisdom of perennial spiritual philosophies and practices. In partnership with your innate healing capacity, I offer guidance and practices that support you in your healing process.

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.

Relationships can become overwhelming and confusing. It can be helpful to work with someone on difficult and vulnerable issues you and your relationship(s) are experiencing. I support relationships that are experiencing hardship. I help relationships heal, grow and develop the skills, motivation, and capacity to overcome relationship challenges. I help relationships in regards to intimacy, sexuality, as well as other goals you have. I also work with individuals who are having sexual difficulties in general. Talking about sexual concerns can be hard. I provide a safe space to have supportive and safe conversations about sex.

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).

Are you stuck in patterns that you want to change? Have you experienced trauma and want to heal? Are you struggling with communication in a relationship? In my work with clients we work together to create a cocoon, a safe place where you can transform. I am an eclectic therapist who tailors my interventions and style to each client’s unique needs. Some modalities that I draw from are somatic counseling, DBT, dance/movement therapy, mindfulness, play therapy, attachment based, and expressive arts. My training and experiences support me in working with people who have experienced childhood sexual abuse or those who have epilepsy.

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.

I work well with people who believe there is a hidden meaning or message in their struggles that can eventually serve as a path to a more soulful life. I see myself as a guide to help companion people through the underworld of depression, anxiety, and PTSD as well as a partner in transforming psychological suffering and intergenerational patterns into the medicine which can ultimately allow individuals and families to become more fully themselves. On the community level, I offer grief groups as well as climate support groups. Please see my website for more details.

Couples Counseling with a therapist who “gets it” is often just what is needed for a relationship that is struggling, in conflict, on its last legs, or when it is going through transition. Sometimes relationships are in crisis due to infidelity or the discovery of pornography use. Couples counseling is proven to be very helpful in these situations, resolving relationship conflicts such as sexual problems, financial conflict, disagreements over parenting issues, or communication problems among other issues that arise in relationships.

Through therapy with me, you can expect a transformative and agenda-free space in which to explore, discover, grow and empower yourself. My approach to therapy is broad and inclusive. I have specific training in humanistic psychology, depth psychology, and relationship counseling. I often work with dreams, as well as draw from cognitive behavioral and somatic techniques. However, far more important than any particular modality or technique is what arises in the present moment interaction between you and me.

I work with those who are experiencing significant life transitions or desire a life change. Whether it be a new job, birth of a child, relationship issues, death of a loved one, becoming of age or integrating a ceremony, they are seeking support in navigating these life events and their emotions to become whole. Through art, earth and somatic practices, I support others to gain the tools to feel and explore their true expression, connect to their body and purpose, embrace confidence, communicate effectively in relationships, breakthrough limiting beliefs or destructive patterns, integrate their experiences, and live authentically.

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!

The beauty of art therapy is that art experience is not required. Art therapy is about connecting with art materials, getting in touch with your creative process, and getting to know yourself better. This deeper knowing will help you to address any challenges you are facing.