Female Therapists in White Rock, NM
My name is Mikela Ferguson, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals from all walks of life and specialize in trauma informed care, using evidence-based approaches and attachment theory. I support my clients to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, life changes, and past trauma. I work with clients who are seeking peace and fulfillment in their lives but may be held back by the effects of early trauma.
My name is Mikela Ferguson, and I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I work with individuals from all walks of life and specialize in trauma informed care, using evidence-based approaches and attachment theory. I support my clients to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, life changes, and past trauma. I work with clients who are seeking peace and fulfillment in their lives but may be held back by the effects of early trauma.
I primarily work with women who are recovering from trauma—especially relationship wounds, systemic harassment, and sexual trauma. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting boundaries—often after experiences that have impacted their self-trust, voice, or sense of identity. Therapy with me is a space to come back to yourself—at your own pace, in your own way.
I primarily work with women who are recovering from trauma—especially relationship wounds, systemic harassment, and sexual trauma. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling disconnected from themselves, stuck in patterns like overthinking, people-pleasing, or difficulty setting boundaries—often after experiences that have impacted their self-trust, voice, or sense of identity. Therapy with me is a space to come back to yourself—at your own pace, in your own way.
I am currently accepting new clients in New Mexico and Texas.
Are you wanting to repair trust, navigate life's challenges or transitions? Are your children struggling to cope with family changes or stress? As a systemic family therapist, I help families, and individuals develop healthier ways of relating to each other. I blend evidence-based therapeutic practices to create lasting changes in relationships, by helping develop coping skills to handle difficult challenges in your life.
I am currently accepting new clients in New Mexico and Texas.
Are you wanting to repair trust, navigate life's challenges or transitions? Are your children struggling to cope with family changes or stress? As a systemic family therapist, I help families, and individuals develop healthier ways of relating to each other. I blend evidence-based therapeutic practices to create lasting changes in relationships, by helping develop coping skills to handle difficult challenges in your life.
Congratulations on deciding to talk to someone! It's a hard step to take. We can start with a fifteen-minute video consultation, free of charge, and you can see whether therapy with me seems right for you. Therapy isn't an instant fix, but many people feel a little lighter even after a session or two. We can meet in my office or you can meet me from the privacy of your own home via telehealth.
Congratulations on deciding to talk to someone! It's a hard step to take. We can start with a fifteen-minute video consultation, free of charge, and you can see whether therapy with me seems right for you. Therapy isn't an instant fix, but many people feel a little lighter even after a session or two. We can meet in my office or you can meet me from the privacy of your own home via telehealth.
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At times, we can feel closed off, disconnected, or overwhelmed by hurt and self-protection. This may show up as self-criticism, low self-confidence, anger, isolation, unhealthy relationship patterns, or a sense of feeling stuck. When these experiences persist, they can affect many areas of life and how we relate to ourselves and others. My role is to support you in reconnecting with your inner resources and developing the tools needed to heal past wounds, restore balance, and move forward with greater clarity and ease.
At times, we can feel closed off, disconnected, or overwhelmed by hurt and self-protection. This may show up as self-criticism, low self-confidence, anger, isolation, unhealthy relationship patterns, or a sense of feeling stuck. When these experiences persist, they can affect many areas of life and how we relate to ourselves and others. My role is to support you in reconnecting with your inner resources and developing the tools needed to heal past wounds, restore balance, and move forward with greater clarity and ease.
I work with individuals and couples facing crises, complex relationship dynamics, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and major life transitions. My approach is depth-oriented and growth-focused, helping clients regain clarity, agency, and a stronger sense of self. I specialize in working with clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns, identity confusion, or emotional reactivity and are seeking meaningful, lasting change rather than surface-level coping.
I work with individuals and couples facing crises, complex relationship dynamics, mood disorders including bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, chronic illness, and major life transitions. My approach is depth-oriented and growth-focused, helping clients regain clarity, agency, and a stronger sense of self. I specialize in working with clients who feel stuck in recurring patterns, identity confusion, or emotional reactivity and are seeking meaningful, lasting change rather than surface-level coping.
Hello! Are you looking for an experienced specialist with 23 years of helping children, adolescents and adults? If so, I'm glad you found me. I'm here for your entire family. I understand how heart-wrenching it is to personally struggle, as well as how difficult it is to watch your child, teen or partner carry heavy emotions. Many circumstances can create this isolating experience for the whole family, but there is hope beyond burnout, meltdowns and low self-esteem. As a specialist in child and adolescent therapy, I step in as a non-judgmental guide to help you build the essential toolkit to thrive and find joy.
Hello! Are you looking for an experienced specialist with 23 years of helping children, adolescents and adults? If so, I'm glad you found me. I'm here for your entire family. I understand how heart-wrenching it is to personally struggle, as well as how difficult it is to watch your child, teen or partner carry heavy emotions. Many circumstances can create this isolating experience for the whole family, but there is hope beyond burnout, meltdowns and low self-esteem. As a specialist in child and adolescent therapy, I step in as a non-judgmental guide to help you build the essential toolkit to thrive and find joy.
I am a Solution Focused Therapist working with individuals and couples. I have been in practice for 28 years. In my Solution Focused approach, a person looks at the issues/areas of life that need to be changed, and what habits, behaviors, actions and choices keep perpetuating these issues in your life or relationships. We look at when these issues are resolved, what will be different? What will you notice now that these issues are no longer on the emotional property of your life? What will others notice? What has stopped you in the past?
I am a Solution Focused Therapist working with individuals and couples. I have been in practice for 28 years. In my Solution Focused approach, a person looks at the issues/areas of life that need to be changed, and what habits, behaviors, actions and choices keep perpetuating these issues in your life or relationships. We look at when these issues are resolved, what will be different? What will you notice now that these issues are no longer on the emotional property of your life? What will others notice? What has stopped you in the past?
Accepting new clients. Times are tough. Stress, anxiety, fear, depression, existential threat, trauma, political issues, economic instability, racial bias, and others, affect 80% of the population.You are not alone.Special note to those in the military, Vets, or those working for the government: a mental health diagnosis on your insurance and/or record is a red flag to your "employer.". I work with government workers and those in the military. If you have concerns, and if you need help, we can discuss your options. All my services are private and confidential. I will always protect the privacy and confidentiality of my clients.
Accepting new clients. Times are tough. Stress, anxiety, fear, depression, existential threat, trauma, political issues, economic instability, racial bias, and others, affect 80% of the population.You are not alone.Special note to those in the military, Vets, or those working for the government: a mental health diagnosis on your insurance and/or record is a red flag to your "employer.". I work with government workers and those in the military. If you have concerns, and if you need help, we can discuss your options. All my services are private and confidential. I will always protect the privacy and confidentiality of my clients.
I help individuals and couples better understand, trust, and communicate their emotions, needs, and longings. Our emotions, even the painful ones, provide us with important information about what we need and where we should be headed. At times we dismiss our own inner wisdom in an attempt to fit in, keep the peace, or protect ourselves from hurt, but we then miss out on creating the life and relationships we desire. I strongly believe that people heal and grow best in connection with others, and therapy provides the security and compassion necessary to make new discoveries about yourself that can lead to positive change.
I help individuals and couples better understand, trust, and communicate their emotions, needs, and longings. Our emotions, even the painful ones, provide us with important information about what we need and where we should be headed. At times we dismiss our own inner wisdom in an attempt to fit in, keep the peace, or protect ourselves from hurt, but we then miss out on creating the life and relationships we desire. I strongly believe that people heal and grow best in connection with others, and therapy provides the security and compassion necessary to make new discoveries about yourself that can lead to positive change.
Audra
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, RSP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
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.
It is my commitment to help my clients find solutions and healing from problems arising from life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictive behaviors. I have many years of experience in inpatient settings and private practice.
It is my commitment to help my clients find solutions and healing from problems arising from life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma and addictive behaviors. I have many years of experience in inpatient settings and private practice.
Phoebe Sheldon
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
My approach is warm and present. I trust in your judgment in the therapeutic process, and view each individual as the expert in their own life. I’ve worked in the mental health field in Northern New Mexican communities for a decade.
My approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and includes EMDR, family systems therapy, somatic mindfulness, narrative therapy, and techniques from Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach. I use humor when it fits. I believe our relationships with nature, community, spirituality, and creativity can be primary parts of the healing process.
My approach is warm and present. I trust in your judgment in the therapeutic process, and view each individual as the expert in their own life. I’ve worked in the mental health field in Northern New Mexican communities for a decade.
My approach is trauma informed, strengths based, and includes EMDR, family systems therapy, somatic mindfulness, narrative therapy, and techniques from Gabor Mate’s Compassionate Inquiry approach. I use humor when it fits. I believe our relationships with nature, community, spirituality, and creativity can be primary parts of the healing process.
Ali is a Licensed Master Social Worker who offers trauma-informed therapy grounded in warmth, presence and genuine human connection. She works from the belief that healing happens in safe, trusting relationships, and she prioritizes creating a space where clients can slow down, feel seen and tell the truth without judgment.
Her approach is relational and person-centered, drawing from narrative work and polyvagal-informed practices to help clients better understand their nervous systems, reconnect with themselves and build steadier ground from the inside out. Ali respects each person’s pace and path, and she walks alongside clien
Ali is a Licensed Master Social Worker who offers trauma-informed therapy grounded in warmth, presence and genuine human connection. She works from the belief that healing happens in safe, trusting relationships, and she prioritizes creating a space where clients can slow down, feel seen and tell the truth without judgment.
Her approach is relational and person-centered, drawing from narrative work and polyvagal-informed practices to help clients better understand their nervous systems, reconnect with themselves and build steadier ground from the inside out. Ali respects each person’s pace and path, and she walks alongside clien
My job is to help you develop a more profound way of listening to your inner self. Are you getting caught in the impact zone and need to swim to safety? You can find stillness within the chaos, paddling through adversity, finding peace as you paddle to a different place..
My job is to help you develop a more profound way of listening to your inner self. Are you getting caught in the impact zone and need to swim to safety? You can find stillness within the chaos, paddling through adversity, finding peace as you paddle to a different place..
As a psychotherapist and former collegiate athletic coach I am trained in clinical social work as well as in exercise physiology. I understand how the mind, body and emotions are interconnected. When we are physically attuned, we are able to access deeper parts of ourselves. These deeper parts may be limiting due to old beliefs, negative behavior patterns, confusing emotions, and often times a combination of all three. Also, I bring to my clinical practice over 28 years experience in fitness and coaching team sports. Together we can work to set and achieve clear, obtainable life goals.
As a psychotherapist and former collegiate athletic coach I am trained in clinical social work as well as in exercise physiology. I understand how the mind, body and emotions are interconnected. When we are physically attuned, we are able to access deeper parts of ourselves. These deeper parts may be limiting due to old beliefs, negative behavior patterns, confusing emotions, and often times a combination of all three. Also, I bring to my clinical practice over 28 years experience in fitness and coaching team sports. Together we can work to set and achieve clear, obtainable life goals.
Do you seek greater influence over life? Have people and experiences clouded your vision of meaningful life participation? My collaborative approach to therapy respects you as ultimate authority in your life and the one who knows yourself best; you can integrate holistic well-being, on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and ethical areas of life. You can work to resolve trauma and unrest from depression, anxiety, and anger. Trauma resolution, couple and familial relationships, codependency, compromised attachment, destructive narcissism, and harassment are areas of focus in my practice.
Do you seek greater influence over life? Have people and experiences clouded your vision of meaningful life participation? My collaborative approach to therapy respects you as ultimate authority in your life and the one who knows yourself best; you can integrate holistic well-being, on physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, social, and ethical areas of life. You can work to resolve trauma and unrest from depression, anxiety, and anger. Trauma resolution, couple and familial relationships, codependency, compromised attachment, destructive narcissism, and harassment are areas of focus in my practice.
Hi! I'm Lauren Whitehead, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. I help my clients move through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, and the big transitions that can shake up a life. These moments can feel painful and overwhelming while you're living through them, but they can also open the door to real personal growth. With the right support, the hardest seasons often become the ones where we change the most, and I would be honored to help you find your way through whatever you happen to be facing right now.
Hi! I'm Lauren Whitehead, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. I help my clients move through challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, and the big transitions that can shake up a life. These moments can feel painful and overwhelming while you're living through them, but they can also open the door to real personal growth. With the right support, the hardest seasons often become the ones where we change the most, and I would be honored to help you find your way through whatever you happen to be facing right now.
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.
I am currently taking on new clients. I have several time slots available both in person or online.
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.
I am currently taking on new clients. I have several time slots available both in person or online.
Many times in our lives we are driven by the pain of past events which can sometimes lead us to feel and believe that we have lost our way. Yet, the truth is that we can live within a new paradigm! How are you showing up for yourself today? I have worked with youth and adults in a variety of capacities as well as prenatal and postnatal care. Much of my experience has been working alongside those who are faced with issues of anger, general and acute stress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I have a deep understanding of the nuances of trauma and generational trauma & sociocultural contexts and constructs (racism, sexism, xenophobia).
Many times in our lives we are driven by the pain of past events which can sometimes lead us to feel and believe that we have lost our way. Yet, the truth is that we can live within a new paradigm! How are you showing up for yourself today? I have worked with youth and adults in a variety of capacities as well as prenatal and postnatal care. Much of my experience has been working alongside those who are faced with issues of anger, general and acute stress, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. I have a deep understanding of the nuances of trauma and generational trauma & sociocultural contexts and constructs (racism, sexism, xenophobia).
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Does it matter what gender my therapist is?
In general, there is no relationship between a therapist’s gender and their efficacy. Some clients, however, prefer to see therapists of a particular gender, whether due to their own past experiences with men and women, or because they feel more comfortable with a therapist of their own gender due to shared life experiences or perspectives. Considering what one wants to address in therapy can help someone determine whether their therapist’s gender may matter or improve their therapeutic experience. The most important consideration is that a client is able to build a trusting relationship with their therapist.
Should I see a female therapist?
Many people—not just women—prefer to see a female therapist. For women, this could be because they believe that they will be able to better connect with a woman, and that a female therapist will be able to relate to their specific challenges and personal issues. It may be particularly beneficial for women to see a female therapist, for example, for gender-specific issues, such as sexism in the workplace, relationship issues, and gender roles. The most important factor in therapy is the client-therapist connection, and a therapist's gender as well as many other factors may play an important role in this.
Do therapists get specific training to help with women’s concerns?
Therapists are trained to provide care to clients of any gender. However, some therapists may pursue additional training in feminist therapy, gender-specific issues, or women’s mental health. Female clients may wish to ask prospective therapists whether they have received specific training in the client’s primary area(s) of concern, or whether they have worked extensively with women on issues similar to their own.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience in treating women?
It’s OK—even encouraged!—to ask a therapist directly whether and how often they have treated women in the past, or whether they have treated women dealing with the client’s most prominent concern(s). Competent therapists will be happy to share their educational background, preferred treatment modalities, and prior client experience to help an individual find the therapist best suited to their needs.