Louise Miller MA, LPCC, NCC is a psychotherapist in Albuquerque, NM with an engaging style and approach who works well with people who are curious about their issues, actively interested in knowing themselves more deeply, and improving their lives. Counseling and therapy can dramatically assist people in many areas of their lives, not the least of which are to be able to know oneself and to find meaning and purpose, to be able to have one's feelings, not to be ruled by them, or defined by them.

Couples Therapy is a true specialty. Whether you are on the brink of a break-up or seeking a deeper connection with your partner, I can help. We all grapple with the universal dilemma inherent in our need for connection versus our yearning for freedom to be ourselves. I can help you explore the imbalances that lead to disconnection, dissatisfaction and ultimately the deadening of a relationship. I offer my non-judgmental presence, training and experience to couples and individual adults.

I offer services to women of all ages, and occasionally children, who have had trauma in their background and are seeking to find clarity in who they are now, and where they want to go from here. I offer expressive modalities in addition to talk therapy for an ease in releasing the past, increasing self esteem, and leading to a safer and more joyous future.

Areas of expertise include: Perinatal support: I am a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Professional (PMH-C). If you are on your fertility journey, pregnant, or postpartum, I would love to help. Ambitious women: Navigating ambitious careers or life transitions when societal demands on women remain pervasive can result in anxiety, depression, unmanageable stress and sometimes even post-traumatic stress. You are not alone. Relationships: My goal is to help you healthily develop and maintain relationships, whatever that looks like. I am person-centered and strength based.

There may be times in your life when you experience difficulties, conflicts, issues, or losses which challenge your capacity to cope effectively. For over 30 years, I have worked with individuals, couples, and families, to help them successfully navigate challenging times and make the changes they need to order to achieve greater fulfillment and happiness in their lives. The most difficult situations, can be launching pads for growth and healing. I have found a number of paths helpful in that journey. I would be honored to partner with you to reach workable solutions. I am currently providing Video Telehealth or phone sessions

The time is now. Today is the day to remember that it's just one moment at a time, one breath at a time. Taking a moment to reconnect with the feeling centers inside in a safe and calm way. Through talk therapy and non-judgmental creative exploration with color, texture, earth based materials, 2-D/3-D elements,etc., we can work on processing, communication and strengthening your personal tools for everyday living. I also have over 20 years of experience with women’s counseling, prenatal/postnatal counseling, birth coaching, nutritional counseling, and multicultural & diversity counseling.

Thank-you for your interest in my private practice. Whether you are feeling stuck in a pattern or experiencing self-defeating behavior, my goal is to help you achieve your best self, and create the life you desire. I work for you, or your child to achieve your goals, providing a confidential and safe environment to help you create changes in as little time as possible. While I am fortunate to have advanced training and excellent education, I find that personal life experience and triumphs to be the invaluable education, shaping me into a seasoned psychotherapist best equipped to serve my clients.

Whether you are experiencing emotional distress or a conflicted relationship, connecting with a counselor will absolutely help! I work with adult doing individual counseling. Specialty areas include PTSD, depression, anxiety, emotional eating/eating disorders, behavior management, relationship difficulties, improving communication, increasing self esteem/worth and parenting. Whatever issue you are facing, we can work together to increase your ability to make positive changes in your life and in your relationships.

Are you tired of repeating the same patterns in your life? Are you feeling stuck in a relationship, career or other area of your life? Are you struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety or any challenges that interferes with your ability to function? Are you seeking to expand your awareness and gain the tools and skills to reach your goals?

I work with individuals presenting with a wide range of emotional and behavioral issues, spanning from counseling for depression and grief counseling to parenting support, couples counseling and beyond. My treatment approach is geared to meet the specific needs of the client(s) and integrates client-centered, psychodynamic, family systems, interpersonal relationship, and cognitive/behavioral theories. It is strength-based and includes motivational interviewing. I offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each of my clients' individual needs or relationship needs to help them attain the personal growth for which they're striving.

The Family Connection is a safe, inviting place that helps people to address their own concerns and grow to be the person that they want to be. That person has always been there but is often hidden behind pain and negative self thoughts. I enjoy helping people find what decisions and behaviors have led them to this place of pain and how to make different decisions within their own life, to become more empowered to be the person they have always desired to be.

I specialize in working with families who are experiencing addiction issues, dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction), co-occurring disorders, and other problems that are often experienced within a family. Healthy coping skills are learned, we are not born with them! My background includes adults and adolescents; court ordered treatment, Severally Emotionally Disturbed youth and clients who have been in a residential setting. As a trauma specialist, I work with co-dependency issues, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.

Are you suffering because your life is out of balance? If you are, your relationships have probably deteriorated and you may feel depressed, anxious, tense and irritable. Even your relationship with your self may be suffering. These emotions are telling you that your psychological system is out of balance and adjustments need to be made. Whether you are alone, in a relationship, or in a family system, I will help you to identify where these imbalances are happening for you and we will work together to establish harmony and restore health and wellbeing to your personal or family system.

If you are suffering from a trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, depression, substance abuse, intrusive thoughts/memories and/or emotional trauma I can help! Emotional trauma can result from any life event which causes significant physical or emotional injury and distress, in which the person experiences being overwhelmed, helpless, or trapped. Some of these include death of a loved one, divorce, infidelity, physical abuse, neglectful trauma or loss. Being in the midst of a pandemic is also considered traumatic!

If you are looking for a person centered experience this is where you will find it. Each client is an individual and should be treated as so. I am here to guide and support you through life's trials. I specialize in helping those suffering from depression, anxiety, problem sexual behavior, grief, loss, substance abuse, parenting issues and relationship issues. I look forward to working with you as I acknowledge you are the expert in your life and I am simply here to help you work through your hardest moments.

Hope for Healing provides just that. It is important to start with giving hope when it may be lost, and provide hope as a starting point for the healing process. We believe hope is the catalyst for the healing that will come, and is a must to achieve success.

The longest path a person will take is the eighteen inches from their head to their heart. I am sure many can relate. It is not a journey that is for the feint of heart. Usually one does not choose it but we are chosen. I have been on this path for most of my life. I would love to help you on your journey, as your coach, spiritual guide and counselor.

Life can be rough. If you're a parent of an ADHD teenager, do you really think that nagging more will change his behavior? Or maybe you're struggling to find meaning in your life, wondering about your role as a man in today's world, as a husband, as a father. Or maybe you're just so tired of being anxious and depressed...Or now that you're sober, perhaps you want to deepen and develop your recovery from addiction?

Do you feeI stuck? Find yourself in transition? Unsure where your life is heading? Perhaps it's time to take a look at what's holding you back? You're motivated now and want to make some changes. You want to feel better. I'm passionate about my work with clients. I see my mission as assisting you on your journey. And through a collaborative effort, help you identify the issues and changes you want to make. You're ready to set some goals, do the work to achieve a happier, more fulfilling life!