LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapists in 87048
Christine Mermilliod
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LPC, LMFT, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
**PLEASE NOTE: I am not accepting new clients at this time.** I see clients virtually in New Mexico and Oregon. I work in: trauma recovery for survivors/witnesses of crime, domestic violence, childhood abuse, sexual assault, & traumatic death * Depression * Anxiety * Grief & loss * Women's issues * Assertiveness * Low self-esteem * Divorce & other life transitions * Meaning, fulfillment, mindfulness * Military service/family issues * Trans/Non-Binary/Gender Queer/Gender Non-Conforming * Adult Autism * Clients with non-mainstream family & social arrangements (LGBTQ, BDSM, Poly) & religions (e.g. Wicca) * Kink Aware Professional
**PLEASE NOTE: I am not accepting new clients at this time.** I see clients virtually in New Mexico and Oregon. I work in: trauma recovery for survivors/witnesses of crime, domestic violence, childhood abuse, sexual assault, & traumatic death * Depression * Anxiety * Grief & loss * Women's issues * Assertiveness * Low self-esteem * Divorce & other life transitions * Meaning, fulfillment, mindfulness * Military service/family issues * Trans/Non-Binary/Gender Queer/Gender Non-Conforming * Adult Autism * Clients with non-mainstream family & social arrangements (LGBTQ, BDSM, Poly) & religions (e.g. Wicca) * Kink Aware Professional
Jon Edward Rabka
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048
In Specialties, are noted several areas of expertise such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, men's and LGBT issues, etc.
Are you a man or woman of any age who is experiencing some transitions in your life that seem far too challenging or overwhelming and are becoming obstacles to moving forward? Are they holding you back? These may feel like traumatic experiences or just may feel like you are stuck? They may have lead to addictive behaviors or maybe a crisis of conscious or spiritual crisis? I can offer you a compassionate, encouraging therapeutic relationship with trust and dignity to help you move through it to a place of healing, wellness, self-esteem, motivation, peace and joy. Jon
In Specialties, are noted several areas of expertise such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, men's and LGBT issues, etc.
Are you a man or woman of any age who is experiencing some transitions in your life that seem far too challenging or overwhelming and are becoming obstacles to moving forward? Are they holding you back? These may feel like traumatic experiences or just may feel like you are stuck? They may have lead to addictive behaviors or maybe a crisis of conscious or spiritual crisis? I can offer you a compassionate, encouraging therapeutic relationship with trust and dignity to help you move through it to a place of healing, wellness, self-esteem, motivation, peace and joy. Jon
Aspen Counseling
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048
To better serve clients in New Mexico, I now offer Telehealth as a treatment option. Just click my website to set an appointment online. I love to watch my clients flourish with beneficial change. Clients can learn to overcome your traumas and difficulties. Survivors of trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD and abuse are especially welcome along with persons dealing with domestic violence or substance abuse. You will find me to be non-judgmental and open to hearing whatever your situation may be.
To better serve clients in New Mexico, I now offer Telehealth as a treatment option. Just click my website to set an appointment online. I love to watch my clients flourish with beneficial change. Clients can learn to overcome your traumas and difficulties. Survivors of trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, PTSD and abuse are especially welcome along with persons dealing with domestic violence or substance abuse. You will find me to be non-judgmental and open to hearing whatever your situation may be.
Kim Cantrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corrales, NM 87048
Are you looking for relief from suffering? This may hold different meanings to different people. For some, it means addressing past traumas to improve current living. For others, it may mean transforming anxiety and depression into manageable states of being, or working through specific parenting challenges that cause concern. For children and adolescents, relief of suffering may come in the form of receiving support and coping skills to deal with life's changes such as divorce, school related stress, or a serious trauma or mental health issue.
Are you looking for relief from suffering? This may hold different meanings to different people. For some, it means addressing past traumas to improve current living. For others, it may mean transforming anxiety and depression into manageable states of being, or working through specific parenting challenges that cause concern. For children and adolescents, relief of suffering may come in the form of receiving support and coping skills to deal with life's changes such as divorce, school related stress, or a serious trauma or mental health issue.
Kathleen Slattery
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048 (Online Only)
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, but I also see those with depression, grief/loss, mood management issues, issues associated with aging and career/life coaching. I am interested in identifying your strengths and helping you locate inner resources to increase your feelings of competence and esteem. My office is conveniently located on Corrales Road close to the post office and the recreational center in Corrales.
I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years experience. I specialize in treating anxiety, but I also see those with depression, grief/loss, mood management issues, issues associated with aging and career/life coaching. I am interested in identifying your strengths and helping you locate inner resources to increase your feelings of competence and esteem. My office is conveniently located on Corrales Road close to the post office and the recreational center in Corrales.
Cornerstone Lifeworks
Counselor
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048
At Cornerstone Lifeworks, you are our priority. We will walk with you through any season.
At Cornerstone Lifeworks, you are our priority. We will walk with you through any season.
PeopleWorks-NM
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, IGCC-I
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048 (Online Only)
Hello & Welcome! As a nonprofit, PeopleWorks' primary focus is providing counseling and related services to persons ages 16 and older. PeopleWorks-NM is based in Rio Rancho, NM and we offer online services to persons anywhere in NM. We provide a friendly environment and knowledgeable staff of Social Workers and Psychologists with extensive experience. We are passionate about what we do and pay special attention to respecting and valuing our clients and their families.
Hello & Welcome! As a nonprofit, PeopleWorks' primary focus is providing counseling and related services to persons ages 16 and older. PeopleWorks-NM is based in Rio Rancho, NM and we offer online services to persons anywhere in NM. We provide a friendly environment and knowledgeable staff of Social Workers and Psychologists with extensive experience. We are passionate about what we do and pay special attention to respecting and valuing our clients and their families.
Victoria M Handfield
Psychologist, PsyD
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048
I have been in practice for many years and have been helping people manage many personal problems. I specialize in helping medical professionals. I believe in giving people respect, support and help in understanding life's challenges. Depression and anxiety are the most common problems I see, wrapped in the context of many life changes, disappointments and traumas. Feel free to ask about specific issues. Diagnoses - developed in order for mental health professionals to be included in insurance; they are averages, not personal identities. Diagnoses are over-used, in my opinion - they have some relevance - they don't define a person.
I have been in practice for many years and have been helping people manage many personal problems. I specialize in helping medical professionals. I believe in giving people respect, support and help in understanding life's challenges. Depression and anxiety are the most common problems I see, wrapped in the context of many life changes, disappointments and traumas. Feel free to ask about specific issues. Diagnoses - developed in order for mental health professionals to be included in insurance; they are averages, not personal identities. Diagnoses are over-used, in my opinion - they have some relevance - they don't define a person.
Albuquerque Sex Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CST, ACS
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corrales, NM 87048
Our owner is an AASECT certified sex therapist who has spent the majority of her career addressing issues related to sex and sexuality. From couples who may be struggling to individuals concerned something is wrong with them. From adolescents/emerging adults with problematic sexual behaviors to parents who have concerns about their child's sexual development or questions about their behaviors. Regardless of what may be troubling you, what you've been told, or what you are telling yourself, we can work it out. Sex positive therapy supports you seeing yourself, your body & your sexuality as 100% normal.
Our owner is an AASECT certified sex therapist who has spent the majority of her career addressing issues related to sex and sexuality. From couples who may be struggling to individuals concerned something is wrong with them. From adolescents/emerging adults with problematic sexual behaviors to parents who have concerns about their child's sexual development or questions about their behaviors. Regardless of what may be troubling you, what you've been told, or what you are telling yourself, we can work it out. Sex positive therapy supports you seeing yourself, your body & your sexuality as 100% normal.
Jenni Laszlo
Counselor, LPCC, LMHC
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048
I specialize in working with individuals, children, adolescents and families around relationship issues, life transitions and traumatic events. I view my role as providing a safe place to explore life events, examine thought patterns and process emotions. I combine empirical based strategies with body-oriented therapeutic approaches, resulting in growth, health and freedom.
I specialize in working with individuals, children, adolescents and families around relationship issues, life transitions and traumatic events. I view my role as providing a safe place to explore life events, examine thought patterns and process emotions. I combine empirical based strategies with body-oriented therapeutic approaches, resulting in growth, health and freedom.
Blue Sky Wellness LLC
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LSAA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corrales, NM 87048
I understand that no one chooses to develop a substance use disorder. Instead, individuals who become dependent on substances are coping with life circumstances to the best of their ability.
I understand that no one chooses to develop a substance use disorder. Instead, individuals who become dependent on substances are coping with life circumstances to the best of their ability.
Kirsten Hermann, MA, LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Corrales, NM 87048 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
By providing a safe, supportive environment in which clients can explore difficult issues, they begin to find their voice to express themselves, while gaining personal insight, and starting on a path of healing. I am a Licensed Marital Family Therapist and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marital Family Therapists. In my private practice, in the lovely village of Corrales just outside of both Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. I work with adult individuals helping all my clients begin to build stronger 'internal bridges', which support them in reconnecting with their heart, mind, and spirit.
By providing a safe, supportive environment in which clients can explore difficult issues, they begin to find their voice to express themselves, while gaining personal insight, and starting on a path of healing. I am a Licensed Marital Family Therapist and a Clinical Fellow of the American Association of Marital Family Therapists. In my private practice, in the lovely village of Corrales just outside of both Rio Rancho and Albuquerque. I work with adult individuals helping all my clients begin to build stronger 'internal bridges', which support them in reconnecting with their heart, mind, and spirit.
Athena Counseling, LLC
Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Corrales, NM 87048 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Not currently accepting new clients. Hello, and welcome to Athena Counseling. We have twelve licensed female providers with extensive experience in myriad therapeutic interventions. My practice is client-centered, ethical, and professional. We offer individual counseling to tweens, teens, adults, as well as couples counseling and family counseling. We provide a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere for all clients. Whether you are struggling in your professional or personal life, having difficulty with communication, or feeling overwhelmed, we have the clinical skills to address any challenge you may face.
Not currently accepting new clients. Hello, and welcome to Athena Counseling. We have twelve licensed female providers with extensive experience in myriad therapeutic interventions. My practice is client-centered, ethical, and professional. We offer individual counseling to tweens, teens, adults, as well as couples counseling and family counseling. We provide a safe, accepting, nonjudgmental atmosphere for all clients. Whether you are struggling in your professional or personal life, having difficulty with communication, or feeling overwhelmed, we have the clinical skills to address any challenge you may face.
The Rio Rancho Family Counseling Center, LLC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Corrales, NM 87048
Not accepting new clients
I work with couples and individuals who are struggling with their own life issues. The focus can be on relationships, work, economics, sexuality, children, family, etc. There is often some depression, or anxiety. Changes are addressed easily, naturally with techniques that are easy to use and maintain. My compassionate, caring approach helps you to address your concerns more easily.
I also work with survivors of abuse - sexual abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse. Other grief work includes the death of a child, a loved one, a parent.
My years of experience are my best assets for you and your life situations.
I work with couples and individuals who are struggling with their own life issues. The focus can be on relationships, work, economics, sexuality, children, family, etc. There is often some depression, or anxiety. Changes are addressed easily, naturally with techniques that are easy to use and maintain. My compassionate, caring approach helps you to address your concerns more easily.
I also work with survivors of abuse - sexual abuse, verbal abuse, emotional abuse. Other grief work includes the death of a child, a loved one, a parent.
My years of experience are my best assets for you and your life situations.
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LGBTQ+ Therapists
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialized training, either during their degree program or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalization in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialized training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.