Therapists in Albuquerque, NM
Maya S Fernandez
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87107 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
As a licensed mental health counselor, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families, I am bilingual and can work with Spanish speaking individuals. As a Latina and a native New Mexican I have a deep understanding of multicultural counseling. People, seeking caring and compassionate therapeutic services, explore various issues in a safe environment. A trusting therapeutic relationship provides the client with a place to heal current and past issues. This empowers them to live with balance and find a sense of inner well-being. I believe in providing a genuine, caring, heart-felt, trusting, relationship, with each person.
As a licensed mental health counselor, I provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families, I am bilingual and can work with Spanish speaking individuals. As a Latina and a native New Mexican I have a deep understanding of multicultural counseling. People, seeking caring and compassionate therapeutic services, explore various issues in a safe environment. A trusting therapeutic relationship provides the client with a place to heal current and past issues. This empowers them to live with balance and find a sense of inner well-being. I believe in providing a genuine, caring, heart-felt, trusting, relationship, with each person.
Ava Dasya Rasa Dragonfly Trauma Counseling Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MA, LCSW-C
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87193 (Online Only)
TRAUMA, Grief & Spirituality: I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist & CIT, working with C-PTSD, Complicated Grief, Dissociation & Relational Trauma, Religious Trauma, Post-Traumatic Spiritual Growth & Contemplative Spirituality. Brainspotting is a neuro-experiential model of therapy that accesses stored trauma in our brain & body through relevant eye positions. We use Focused Mindfulness to identify, process & resolve stored trauma. I provide other neuro-somatic (brain-body) Trauma Therapies including: EMDR, Somatic-Attachment, Mindfulness & Integrative Parts work, informed by Internal Family Systems and a Transpersonal lens.
TRAUMA, Grief & Spirituality: I am a Certified Brainspotting Therapist & CIT, working with C-PTSD, Complicated Grief, Dissociation & Relational Trauma, Religious Trauma, Post-Traumatic Spiritual Growth & Contemplative Spirituality. Brainspotting is a neuro-experiential model of therapy that accesses stored trauma in our brain & body through relevant eye positions. We use Focused Mindfulness to identify, process & resolve stored trauma. I provide other neuro-somatic (brain-body) Trauma Therapies including: EMDR, Somatic-Attachment, Mindfulness & Integrative Parts work, informed by Internal Family Systems and a Transpersonal lens.
Jerimee Smith
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87120 (Online Only)
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
Hi and welcome. I would like to offer you improved insight, awareness, support, and coping strategies to suit your needs. I provide a strengths-based client-focused approach for a variety of mental health and addiction issues. I have worked in the mental health and addiction field for 9 years. I believe each person has unique strengths, and I've seen firsthand how people can make positive change utilizing them. My approach is supportive and direct, and I like to challenge you to be your best self.
Alegra Lark Roybal
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Waitlist for new clients
I have spent most of my career working with survivors of violence, specifically sexual violence and family violence. I also have experience with those struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety and various other forms of trauma (genocide, cult/high demand religions.)
I have spent most of my career working with survivors of violence, specifically sexual violence and family violence. I also have experience with those struggling with substance use, depression, anxiety and various other forms of trauma (genocide, cult/high demand religions.)
Trish Korenchen Counseling, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed and struggling with intrusive negative thoughts and not sure why? Do you have muscle tension, tightness in the chest, or have difficulty sleeping at night? I love the therapy process and am committed to helping people patiently address their past trauma and begin to live more fully in the present moment. I believe that therapy can help build skills for people who are navigating the transformation of difficult life circumstances into meaningful life experiences. I am devoted to providing a safe environment for resolving conflicts and developing skills through compassion, warmth, and humor.
Are you feeling anxious or overwhelmed and struggling with intrusive negative thoughts and not sure why? Do you have muscle tension, tightness in the chest, or have difficulty sleeping at night? I love the therapy process and am committed to helping people patiently address their past trauma and begin to live more fully in the present moment. I believe that therapy can help build skills for people who are navigating the transformation of difficult life circumstances into meaningful life experiences. I am devoted to providing a safe environment for resolving conflicts and developing skills through compassion, warmth, and humor.
Mark Robert Voss
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87120 (Online Only)
Chronic pain, stress, anxiety, fear, distraction and depression — these all have a common root — our habitual response to our own feelings. This response feels automatic, but it is learned, and it can be changed. You can do this liberating work, and I can help. And, while I am a generalist and work with a wide variety of challenges, from traumatic memories to existential crises, I have a special place in my heart for chronic pain sufferers.
Chronic pain, stress, anxiety, fear, distraction and depression — these all have a common root — our habitual response to our own feelings. This response feels automatic, but it is learned, and it can be changed. You can do this liberating work, and I can help. And, while I am a generalist and work with a wide variety of challenges, from traumatic memories to existential crises, I have a special place in my heart for chronic pain sufferers.
Christyn Small
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87111
I am passionate about creating a space where curiosity and connection illuminates clarity and growth. Whether you're navigating life transitions like marriage, divorce, relationship issues or career changes, have wounds from traumatic events, or memories of childhood traumas, I'm here to walk with you as a guide. I am excited about collaborating with individuals and couples who possess a curiosity about the world and themselves and want a safe space to allow for their bodies and brains to resume it's natural process of releasing, healing, adapting and connecting.
I am passionate about creating a space where curiosity and connection illuminates clarity and growth. Whether you're navigating life transitions like marriage, divorce, relationship issues or career changes, have wounds from traumatic events, or memories of childhood traumas, I'm here to walk with you as a guide. I am excited about collaborating with individuals and couples who possess a curiosity about the world and themselves and want a safe space to allow for their bodies and brains to resume it's natural process of releasing, healing, adapting and connecting.
Chris Benitez
Counselor, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87108 (Online Only)
I have years of experience working with substance use, addiction, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges. I also love working with people from communities that have traditionally been underserved by the mental health profession, such as people of color and members of the LGBTIA+ community, as well as young adults and adolescents, and people navigating major life transitions.
I have years of experience working with substance use, addiction, eating disorders, and other mental health challenges. I also love working with people from communities that have traditionally been underserved by the mental health profession, such as people of color and members of the LGBTIA+ community, as well as young adults and adolescents, and people navigating major life transitions.
Jenna Barnes
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87102
My goal as a clinician is to help empower you to become the most authentic version of yourself. I want to help you achieve new levels of confidence and self empowerment. I utilize a holistic approach including the following modalities, an NMT Neuroregulatory Perspective, Collaborative Problem Solving, Acceptance and Commitment, and Emotion Focused techniques. I help connecting the physical and mental capacities within you to bring about the development of personal systems that can not only create, but also be able to sustain lifetime changes.
My goal as a clinician is to help empower you to become the most authentic version of yourself. I want to help you achieve new levels of confidence and self empowerment. I utilize a holistic approach including the following modalities, an NMT Neuroregulatory Perspective, Collaborative Problem Solving, Acceptance and Commitment, and Emotion Focused techniques. I help connecting the physical and mental capacities within you to bring about the development of personal systems that can not only create, but also be able to sustain lifetime changes.
Dalila Michele Baied
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87105 (Online Only)
My role as a therapist is that of a fellow-human that joins you on this chapter of your journey. Think of us together on a walk. On our walk, we encounter the natural elements that both slow us down with fatigue and overwhelm, and also motivate us with inspiration and delight. What makes this journey bearable, do-able, and sometimes even fun is that we are together. You are not alone. The safety I intend to cultivate for you provides the atmosphere for inquiry, exploration, curiosity, and growth.
My role as a therapist is that of a fellow-human that joins you on this chapter of your journey. Think of us together on a walk. On our walk, we encounter the natural elements that both slow us down with fatigue and overwhelm, and also motivate us with inspiration and delight. What makes this journey bearable, do-able, and sometimes even fun is that we are together. You are not alone. The safety I intend to cultivate for you provides the atmosphere for inquiry, exploration, curiosity, and growth.
Dewhurst Counseling Services
Counselor, MS, LPCC, EMDR II
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Overcoming challenges in life is a normal process that we all work through on occasion. Perhaps you are experiencing challenges in work, raising children, school, relationships, loss, or social interactions that seem overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. Maybe you have experienced negative or traumatic events in your life that have resulted in feelings of depression, anxiety, PTSD, or self-defeating behavior. Our beliefs, feelings and behaviors in life are based on both genetic components (what nature provides) and life experiences (from the womb to the present). Sometimes nature and nurture combine to cause us to have thoughts and beliefs that do not work to our benefit.
Overcoming challenges in life is a normal process that we all work through on occasion. Perhaps you are experiencing challenges in work, raising children, school, relationships, loss, or social interactions that seem overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating. Maybe you have experienced negative or traumatic events in your life that have resulted in feelings of depression, anxiety, PTSD, or self-defeating behavior. Our beliefs, feelings and behaviors in life are based on both genetic components (what nature provides) and life experiences (from the womb to the present). Sometimes nature and nurture combine to cause us to have thoughts and beliefs that do not work to our benefit.
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Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87108 (Online Only)
Do you ask yourself: who am I? What are we doing on this planet? What is the point of my daily routine? How can I be happy while people are suffering? My intention is to hold a space big enough for all of these questions and emotions. We can explore how to stop attempting to push pain and suffering out of consciousness while also connecting with a sense of purpose that allows you freedom to experience joy and beauty. You may be interested in telling the story of your past, be focused on actualizing your desired future, or practicing attuning to the present.
Do you ask yourself: who am I? What are we doing on this planet? What is the point of my daily routine? How can I be happy while people are suffering? My intention is to hold a space big enough for all of these questions and emotions. We can explore how to stop attempting to push pain and suffering out of consciousness while also connecting with a sense of purpose that allows you freedom to experience joy and beauty. You may be interested in telling the story of your past, be focused on actualizing your desired future, or practicing attuning to the present.
K Karuna Fluhart-Negrete
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, CHT, NCC, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87112
Maybe it's time to get the support and compassionate care you want, need and deserve!
Feeling anxious, depressed or dealing with loss, grief, trauma or transition?
Perhaps you've just been feeling a little down or disconnected from yourself or a primary relationship. Are you wanting to heal on deeper levels?
Maybe it's time to get the support and compassionate care you want, need and deserve!
Feeling anxious, depressed or dealing with loss, grief, trauma or transition?
Perhaps you've just been feeling a little down or disconnected from yourself or a primary relationship. Are you wanting to heal on deeper levels?
John Vigil
MD, FASAM, DABAM, SAP, MAC
Not Verified Not Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87110
I am a medical doctor and addictionologist who does not just treat addictions. I treat the whole person with an addiction which includes the entire psychosocial, medical, and spiritual needs of the person suffering with addiction. I am also certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and by NAADAC as a DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). I am also currently working on my doctorate's degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) at California Southern University.
I am a medical doctor and addictionologist who does not just treat addictions. I treat the whole person with an addiction which includes the entire psychosocial, medical, and spiritual needs of the person suffering with addiction. I am also certified as a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) and by NAADAC as a DOT Substance Abuse Professional (SAP). I am also currently working on my doctorate's degree in clinical psychology (PsyD) at California Southern University.
Tom Quinn
Counselor, LPCC, NCC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Not accepting new clients
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?
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?
David E. Salas
Counselor, MA, MBA, LMHC
Verified Verified
9 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87112 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Within every one of us lies the potential and wisdom to live as joyfully and fulfilled as possible. While we cannot change the past and in some situations current stressors, we can develop strengths, strategies, and insight to better manage our responses in the present and future. As a strength-based, solution-focused provider, it is my purpose to help you gain awareness and control of thoughts, feelings, and possibly actions that prevent you from living the life you seek. Through culturally sensitive, compassionate, client-centered care, I will help you identify and reach your goals regardless of what they may be.
Within every one of us lies the potential and wisdom to live as joyfully and fulfilled as possible. While we cannot change the past and in some situations current stressors, we can develop strengths, strategies, and insight to better manage our responses in the present and future. As a strength-based, solution-focused provider, it is my purpose to help you gain awareness and control of thoughts, feelings, and possibly actions that prevent you from living the life you seek. Through culturally sensitive, compassionate, client-centered care, I will help you identify and reach your goals regardless of what they may be.
Bonnie G Miller PC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87108 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
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! Together we can make that happen! I look forward to speaking with you!
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! Together we can make that happen! I look forward to speaking with you!
Duke City Mind Institute LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87109
We specialize in trauma for all ages. Toddlers to the elderly can be seen at our clinic. Our clinicians are trained in play therapy, EMDR, Infant Mental Health, Theraplay, COS, CBT and many other modalities.
We specialize in trauma for all ages. Toddlers to the elderly can be seen at our clinic. Our clinicians are trained in play therapy, EMDR, Infant Mental Health, Theraplay, COS, CBT and many other modalities.
Sage Psychological Services, LLC
Psychologist, PhD, ABPP
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 506-7022 Are you struggling in life? Would you like to explore past and current experiences and feelings? If so, psychotherapy can help you tap into your inner resources and develop a fuller life. My open, accepting, and nonjudgmental style has welcomed clients and facilitated healing for over 25 years.Through my career, I have worked with individuals dealing with such challenges as anxiety, depression, and PTSD resulting from abuse, trauma, and torture among other experiences.Through in-depth therapy, the pain of the isolation, failed relationships, low self-esteem, poor self-confidence, and other life issues may be relieved.
(505) 506-7022 Are you struggling in life? Would you like to explore past and current experiences and feelings? If so, psychotherapy can help you tap into your inner resources and develop a fuller life. My open, accepting, and nonjudgmental style has welcomed clients and facilitated healing for over 25 years.Through my career, I have worked with individuals dealing with such challenges as anxiety, depression, and PTSD resulting from abuse, trauma, and torture among other experiences.Through in-depth therapy, the pain of the isolation, failed relationships, low self-esteem, poor self-confidence, and other life issues may be relieved.
Jeannie Montoya
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87122 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Accepting new clients - Presbyterian Insurance ONLY. Seeking and building trust with a professional can be uncomfortable as you are putting your trust in a complete stranger. I hope to build a therapeutic relationship and help you find courage through gentle comfort and support, while offering tools to develop coping skills to create a safe environment. I am passionate about helping others, desire to re-instill hope in people's lives, and can attest to therapy being healing. My intent is to guide you while together exploring and working toward resolution so you may establish stability and self-confidence.
Accepting new clients - Presbyterian Insurance ONLY. Seeking and building trust with a professional can be uncomfortable as you are putting your trust in a complete stranger. I hope to build a therapeutic relationship and help you find courage through gentle comfort and support, while offering tools to develop coping skills to create a safe environment. I am passionate about helping others, desire to re-instill hope in people's lives, and can attest to therapy being healing. My intent is to guide you while together exploring and working toward resolution so you may establish stability and self-confidence.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in Albuquerque, NM
900+
Average cost per session
$129
Therapists in Albuquerque, NM who prioritize treating:
89% | Anxiety |
85% | Depression |
78% | Trauma and PTSD |
74% | Self Esteem |
73% | Relationship Issues |
68% | Coping Skills |
66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
81% | Presbyterian |
79% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
74% | Medicaid |
How Therapists in Albuquerque, NM see their clients
65% | In Person and Online | |
35% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
78% | Female | |
21% | Male | |
1% | Non-Binary |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in Albuquerque?
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
The Psychology Today directory lists providers who offer legitimate mental health services to the public, including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Many have been licensed by the country or state where they practice; providers whose license or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Some clinicians or organizations provide services for which their state or country does not offer licenses, such as pastoral counseling. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counselor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counselors are all licensed mental health professionals. In the US, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counselor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counselors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counselor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the United States could cost between $100 and $200 or more. If you have insurance, the expense of mental health care is typically lower, but it varies based on your insurance plan details and whether you choose an in-network or out-of-network mental healthcare provider.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your zip code.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship. Therapists in the United States are bound by the regulations set out by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), which aims to protect sensitive health information. With very few exceptions, a therapist will only discuss their client with others when the client has given their written permission. The instances in which a therapist would be required to disclose personal information are: if a client poses a danger to themselves or others, if the therapist suspects the abuse of a child or an elderly or otherwise dependent adult, or if they are legally forced to by court order. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed with a client before their first session.