Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I obtained my B.A. in psychology from Southern Illinois University. My interest in male/female relationships led me to pursue a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Liberty University. But I don’t only work with families. Families are comprised of two individuals who were reared in his/her family of origin from which they developed their worldview and values. Two unique individuals come together, bringing their experiences with them into the relationship. These differences can result in conflict. My job is to help them see how the conflict arose and constructive ways to resolve

Shelly Bruce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with nearly 13 years of professional experience working with individuals and couples to assist in empowering positive change in their lives. Shelly has worked extensively with people challenged by depression, stress and anxiety, grief and loss issues, codependency, addiction issues and relationship issues. In addition Shelly spent 4 years working in hospice care with her primary focus on end of life counseling with terminally ill patients. Shelly believes the heart of your healing process begins with the interaction with you and your therapist. Healing starts now

I have been a licensed counselor for over 20 years, and I have worked consistently in the mental health field in various roles including therapist, clinical manager, diagnostician, and instructor. I believe the key to meaningful and effective counseling is connection and that empathy, healthy boundaries, and proactively engaging in my own mental health processes have allowed me to be fully present and attuned with my clients.

Are you struggling with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, anxiety or depression? Finding yourself using ineffective coping strategies costing you time, money, health, vitality or relationships? Having the same fight again and again with your partner, growing apart? With mindfulness-based counseling build the skills to experience and manage thoughts and feelings so that they have less impact on you, less influence over you. Also increase your tolerance for examining difficult emotions and conflicts that you may be expending energy trying to avoid. Find the freedom to identify and move toward your valued goals and ways of being in the world.

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, hopelessness, or avoidance? Have you experienced trauma or loss? If you are looking to make changes in your life, you've come to the right place. We can work together to develop a plan to get you moving toward the life you envision for yourself. Sometimes we can't see the answers clearly or we have trouble taking the steps necessary. Sometimes we need someone to help us get unstuck. Whatever the reason for your unhappiness, you have the ability to make positive changes for yourself.

I work mostly with adolescents aged 14+ as well as adults up to age 50. Much of what clients are looking for in counseling is a safe space where they can explore and process their trauma that has led to PTSD, depression, anxiety, or other disorders. The common goal tends to be symptom management and/or relief for most adults. For teens it can be important to have an adult outside of the home and outside of school who can listen empathically and objectively to what they’re experiencing, help with techniques in emotional regulation, and offer a safe space to discuss fears. With client-centered therapy a lot of this can be possible.

Let’s talk about what is going on with you, your family, or your organization. Are you feeling more anxious, sad, angry, or afraid than usual? Are you and your spouse/partner struggling with trust, communication, or intimacy? Is your daughter or son having difficulties? Are you noticing changes in behavior/attitude? Are you concerned about substance use? Is there anything else that is upsetting to you or your loved ones? Are there problematic issues in your workplace or business? Are there new opportunities or possibilities you want to explore in your life and relationships?

Problem gambling is one of the most hidden addictions in the U.S. due to the shame and stigma associated with gambling problems. Many people still mistake problem gambling for a moral problem or simply see it as poor choice making, rather than understanding the complex brain hijacking that problem gambling is for some people who can’t quit. Several neurotransmitters including dopamine, serotonin, glutamate, opioids, to name a few, are acting simultaneously on the brain during problem gambling.

Let's talk about prenatal and perinatal mental health-...Are you a pregnant or a new mom who is struggling? Did you have a plan for your pregnancy and birth that didn't turn out how you anticipated and now you're wrestling with guilt, shame or hopelessness? Have you suffered a miscarriage? Prenatal and maternal mental health is a condition not often discussed, and people may feel awkward talking with it around you. It's time to normalize this. If you have experienced a pre or post birth trauma, you don't have to suffer. Give me a call and let's talk. I am seeing clients both in person and virtually!

I love helping people make changes in their lives. Change can be very challenging whether it is a change you have to make or one that you choose such as leaving a relationship, changing jobs or moving. Although difficult, making changes can be very liberating and satisfying. You may be forced to go beyond your comfort zone and face difficult challenges on the way to changing your life but you will be stronger and wiser at the end. I will be there to support you as you change and grow and become a better, happier and healthier you.

Experience a non-judgmental environment with a therapist who is fully present to what you are going through. We will create a 'therapeutic custom fit' as we work with you. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, facing past trauma, or wanting to enhance relationships, we can help you navigate through. Not sure whether working with us is the right decision? We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our therapists and how we can help you. Our website also confirms the appointments we currently have available as well as instructions on how to start therapy.

Self image, choice, boundaries, and awareness are the building blocks to living the life you want. Increasing awareness about the things that aren't working. Recognizing the things we have control over and what your choices are. Building a positive self image and accepting your whole self, flaws and all. Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, being aware of where you end and others begin. It is within all of us to create the life we are meant to live even when things get really hard. I work to teach you skills to make life better with empathy, warmth, and compassion. I am not the expert of your life, you are.

Clients call Natalie genuine, empathetic, funny, insightful, and competent. Her speciality is supporting ages 12+ through adults to heal attachment and abandonment wounds, grow in worthiness and self-confidence, increase assertiveness skills, and increase their day-to-day well-being. She is known for honoring her client's cultural traditions, faith base/spiritual framework, and helping people reach or surpass their therapeutic goals. Natalie is highly trained in several therapeutic modalities. Natalie works with all clients via phone or telehealth video appointments.

Life Change Psychotherapy Institute is offering two Hold Me Tight weekend retreats where couples can build greater trust and intimacy in a relaxing, peaceful setting. The first retreat is April 27-28 at Ojo Santa Fe Spa & Resort, and the second is Oct. 11-13 at Norbertine Spirituality Center in Albuquerque. Hold Me Tight uses the Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model developed by Dr. Sue Johnson, which is focused on attachment, is effective in decreasing negative fight patterns, and strengthens a couple's bond. Retreats are open to all committed couples. (NOTE: Hold Me Tight is a registered trademark to Sue Johnson.)

We are currently accepting new clients. Located near the Nob Hill/UNM area, Innsaei Therapy & Guidance is a progressive practice established in 2019. We utilize an integrative approach to counseling, combining a holistic perspective of wellness with evidence-based treatment interventions. Our therapists are trained in a variety of evidenced-based treatment modalities, including: Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Somatic Experiencing, EMDR, Motivational interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. In addition to professional credentials and expertise, we believe that the best therapists have lived experience. We take pride in hiring therapists that are authentic, relatable, highly skilled, and provide excellent client care. Our goal is to create a safe space for clients to be seen, talk, share, collaborate, learn and heal.

Laura is a Licensed Social Worker, currently pursuing certification in sex therapy. Laura is certified in Perinatal Mental Health; Gottman Levels 1&2, Bringing Baby Home, 7 Principles of Making Marriage Work, and Treating Trauma and Affairs; and hypnotherapy. Her strengths-based and sex-positive approach includes examining past traumas and experiences, facing present struggles honestly and openly, and creating a more positive future.

I have been in practice for over 15 years on the Westside of town and I am accepting new patients from Albuquerque and it's outlying areas.. My main therapy modalities used are Talk Therapy/Narrative Therapy as well as Cognitive Behavior Therapy. I am currently accepting new patients on a self pay basis, with several insurances to be accepted shortly.

** Anxiety, panic disorder, trauma, PTSD, Medical PTSD ** Anxiety is physically painful. Your heart races. Your muscles tense. Your palms sweat. You have an overwhelming sense of dread as your natural fight or flight response kicks in. Do you fight back? Do you retreat to your own space? Or do you freeze in uncertainty? If you are experiencing anxiety on a daily basis, it is probably having a negative impact on your your health. Your back and shoulders hurt. Your quality of sleep is poor. You are fatigued, but you make yourself busier to justify your exhaustion.

As a therapist integrating psychoanalytic frameworks, expressive arts therapy, and yoga, I offer clients a multifaceted approach to healing and self-discovery. By combining insights from psychoanalysis with the transformative power of creative expression and the mind-body connection fostered by yoga, I seek to offer clients a pathway to explore their inner worlds, release emotional blocks, and cultivate holistic well-being. Through this integrative approach, clients can gain deeper self-awareness, insight into unconscious patterns, and develop practical tools for managing stress, enhancing resilience, and improving relationships.