EMDR Therapists in Tesuque, NM

For 50 years, I have helped individuals and couples find more pleasure in life through creating satisfying relationships and meaningful work. Therapy at its best is a collaborative process between client and therapist. I have special interest and expertise in couple therapy and psychotherapy and have extensive training and experience in both. I practice trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR and other trauma-clearing techniques. I incorporate yoga, meditation, deep relaxation, visualization and other mind/body techniques. I customize my approach to the unique needs of each client. My work is informed by my own healing journey.

Do you sometimes wonder if past incidents like sexual assault/abuse, dysfunctional family, accident/illness or chronic stress are impacting your current life, emotions and relationships, even if you've already worked through the shock of it? Are you seeking to become more connected with your body in a healthy way? My focus is on releasing trauma, depression, anxiety and the emotional components of chronic conditions from the mind and body to facilitate healing using a holistic and integrative approach.

I work with a diversity of adults and couples experiencing relationship issues, anxiety, depression, PTSD, and life transitions. You may get into a pattern of conflict with your partner that feels repetitive. You may be struggling to find a sense of balance or hope, navigating life transition, feeling afraid to engage in activities you once enjoyed. You may be experiencing self-judgment, low self-worth, shame or just seeking change. I view these struggles as normal responses to past wounding, and an opportunity for deeper growth and acceptance. When you feel seen and heard in therapy, deep healing is possible.

Everyone is subject to have problems come up from time to time. Seeking out help is often not easy, and especially from someone you don't know. The fact that you are on this page is a big step to take, and I commend you for that step. If you are currently looking for support for anything from a life transition to something that has been a little more long term, my hope is that you will take the courageous step forward in facing your difficulty. My view on facing hardships in life is that none of us need to do it alone, and the only way over a difficulty is to go through it.

My name is Cynthia Tobar-McCoy and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Mexico and Oklahoma. I am honored each day to walk along side individuals who choose to therapuetically journey through the path of overcoming life stressors. Stressors can come in the form of experiencing conflict in relationships with family, couples, marital and peer groups, as well as grief, trauma and suffering from posttraumatic stress. Stress can also manifest itself when working to maintain a healthy recovery plan that addresses certain medical conditions of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and obsessive compulsive disorder.

First, I commend you for your courage in seeking the right fit. This is not an easy task. My intention is to creatively guide you towards embodying your True, Authentic Self and building your resilience. I meet you where you're at and listen to you with care. I believe you have the POWER to shift on your own and that you have an innate capacity to heal. At the same time, I offer guidance and structure in your healing process so that you feel empowered and not alone. I focus on improving your quality of life, while deepening your Inner Awareness in a grounded way.

I have a waitlist at this time. My goal as your therapist is to help you become confident in who you are and the gifts you offer. My focus is to get to know who you are so together we can create a plan for you to achieve your goals. You are the expert on your life, which I know can get cloudy and muddled, and I will support you in sorting through your past and present experiences that are not serving you to help you move towards wellness in all areas of your life. You can achieve mental, emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing!

As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, I work with clients at all ages and stages of life. I take a client-centered approach and follow the needs of each individual depending on whether they prefer talk therapy, art therapy or a combination. Majority of my experience includes working with clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse/neglect. I aim to create a safe space to build trust and empower self growth in my clients. Therapy has been healing in my own life and I hope to provide support for others struggling with their mental health.

I have a lot of compassion for people going through life’s challenges and transitions, and feel privileged to work with those who are seeking support. I work with adults struggling with a broad range of issues, from depression and anxiety to self-esteem and trauma-related disorders. As a psychodynamic therapist, I believe that our earliest childhood experiences shape our actions and beliefs about the world. I have experience working with adolescents and adults.

The folks I work with are typically coping with the effects trauma and are wanting to re-process using EMDR. They are typically LGBTQIA+ folks, neuro-divergent, & have varying ways of life. They are people struggling with generalized and social anxiety, Grief, PTSD, or ADHD. In addition to being a counselor, I am also an End of Life Doula so I have knowledge in supporting people who have loved one's at the end of life. I also enjoy working with folks who like to utilize Astrology and Tarot in their therapy journey if it is within their pre-established belief system. Please note that I only see adults 18+.

NOW accepting new clients. Consultations within 24 hours available. Welcome. I am proud of you for taking this difficult step. In my space I welcome all parts of you. Together we can explore contributors to symptoms you may be experiencing and find resolution. I am most comfortable working with clients that are experiencing a range of symptoms related to PTSD, CPTSD and/or Dissociative Disorders. Psychedelic Integration offered. Certified in Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. Please visit and find me at helloalma.com/providers/whitney-kartchner/ to request a consultation.

EMDR, IFS, Active Listening. Call me to start feeling better today. I can help you reduce anxiety, chronic stress, and racing thoughts. I can help you work through stressful relationships at home or at work.

In my work as a Marriage and Family therapist I intend to co-create a supportive, secure, and genuine relationship where you feel both safe and challenged to grow. I work with clients of all races, ages, and orientations, and my lens is 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 limits our authentic self. I have experience working with adults, families, couples, adolescents and children.

Have you tried talk therapy & found yourself at a plateau of change? Are you insightful about yourself but you continue to react in repetitive and non-helpful ways to your loved ones? Are you smart and knowledgeable but your anxiety remains the same? EMDR is an effective therapeutic tool that frequently brings cumulative and lasting change when used in therapy.

Robert Frost wrote “THE BEST WAY OUT IS ALWAYS THROUGH”. I come from a strength-based perspective, using an eclectic approach by offering a variety of therapeutic modalities that are oriented to the individual. Modalities inlcude EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I seek to help clients transition through difficult/challenging times to experiencing life in a more fulfilling & positive light.