Therapists in New Mexico
I am credentialed by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, was a clinical member of the Association of Marriage Therapists and worked as an R.
Each client is unique with his or her own needs and goals. It is critical to understand what each client wants and why, before a therapeutic relationship can be established and therapy move forward. Initial sessions explore goals, time frames, and needs, as well as determine if the therapist and client are a good fit. Therapy may be short or long term.
I am credentialed by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, was a clinical member of the Association of Marriage Therapists and worked as an R.
Each client is unique with his or her own needs and goals. It is critical to understand what each client wants and why, before a therapeutic relationship can be established and therapy move forward. Initial sessions explore goals, time frames, and needs, as well as determine if the therapist and client are a good fit. Therapy may be short or long term.
My specialities include working with adults, couples, and adolescents addressing relationship issues, marriage counseling, conflict resolution, separation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-doubt, fears, grief, life transitions and personal transformation.
I have been working with adults, couples, and adolescents for over 35 years. I offer a compassionate approach to self exploration and deep transformation. I have been trained in many different modalities including cognitive behavioral work, solution focused therapy, gestalt, psychodrama, guided imagery, working through grief and loss, inner child work, dream work and depth psychology. Because of the many years I have been in practice, I am able to utilize a broad range of approaches and together we will design a therapeutic approach which will best meet your needs.
My specialities include working with adults, couples, and adolescents addressing relationship issues, marriage counseling, conflict resolution, separation, divorce, depression, anxiety, self-doubt, fears, grief, life transitions and personal transformation.
I have been working with adults, couples, and adolescents for over 35 years. I offer a compassionate approach to self exploration and deep transformation. I have been trained in many different modalities including cognitive behavioral work, solution focused therapy, gestalt, psychodrama, guided imagery, working through grief and loss, inner child work, dream work and depth psychology. Because of the many years I have been in practice, I am able to utilize a broad range of approaches and together we will design a therapeutic approach which will best meet your needs.
Xander Abrams
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, Coach
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87120 (Online Only)
Improve your marriage, family, and team relationships.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
Improve your marriage, family, and team relationships.
Having studying Mindfulness for the past 30+ years I have created evidence based Cognitive Behavioral / Mindfulness tools that help people face life crises by recognizing their own wisdom, resources, and the ability to exercise choice. This mind/body approach to health utilizes relaxation and focus tools that you can learn easily and use anywhere, anytime. You focus on what you can control to achieve your goals. These programs compliment the best medical treatment.
Shalan Costa
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88005 (Online Only)
Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, behavioral issues, communication/trust, depression, family conflict, grief, infertility, infidelity, marital/pre-marital, military, life transitions, parenting, PTSD, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideations, stress, and trauma/abuse to name a few.
Hi and Welcome. I am an LMFT in New Mexico at Alameda Behavioral Health and IOP, and I work with families, couples, and individuals. Experience has taught me that no two relationships or challenges are the same, and I love using evidence-based methods to help my clients work through obstacles and life changes in ways that fit their lives and their unique strengths. My goal is to provide a safe space of trust where healing and reparation can occur, and where clients can learn to become their most healthy selves.
Some of my areas of expertise include: anxiety, behavioral issues, communication/trust, depression, family conflict, grief, infertility, infidelity, marital/pre-marital, military, life transitions, parenting, PTSD, self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal ideations, stress, and trauma/abuse to name a few.
Hi and Welcome. I am an LMFT in New Mexico at Alameda Behavioral Health and IOP, and I work with families, couples, and individuals. Experience has taught me that no two relationships or challenges are the same, and I love using evidence-based methods to help my clients work through obstacles and life changes in ways that fit their lives and their unique strengths. My goal is to provide a safe space of trust where healing and reparation can occur, and where clients can learn to become their most healthy selves.
CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87108 (Online Only)
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
Bina Breitner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Verified Verified
Hurley, NM 88043 (Online Only)
Since my post-master's training and license are in marriage and family therapy, I see people as part of their "systems" -- their history, family, culture, beliefs, current relationships and jobs.
My job is to help people live more happily. I listen on several levels, so we can understand together what is troubling you, what you would really like to be and to do, what might be holding you back, how your relationships could provide richer and safer support, and what matters most in your life.
I practice in Tucson AZ, and find phone and Skype sessions to be very productive. I'm licensed in New Mexico and Massachusetts as well as in Arizona.
Since my post-master's training and license are in marriage and family therapy, I see people as part of their "systems" -- their history, family, culture, beliefs, current relationships and jobs.
My job is to help people live more happily. I listen on several levels, so we can understand together what is troubling you, what you would really like to be and to do, what might be holding you back, how your relationships could provide richer and safer support, and what matters most in your life.
I practice in Tucson AZ, and find phone and Skype sessions to be very productive. I'm licensed in New Mexico and Massachusetts as well as in Arizona.
Peter Jones
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, EdD, MA-MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Online Only)
I treat couples at all stages of relationship, from pre-marital (or pre-commitment), to active parenting, to mature and "empty nest"; any couple wanting to reset their relationship.
Are you worried about your future together? Fighting too much, too often, too intensely? Or the opposite: avoiding conflict for fear of getting lost in it. Conflicts that are avoided or are too long and too intense and too difficult to recover from will all weigh you down. You know that things can be easier: you know you could communicate more efficiently, smarter, and get to have fun together on the other side this. What you need then is a therapist who can diagnose communicational difficulties and engineer solutions that keep you out of the same trouble in the future.
I treat couples at all stages of relationship, from pre-marital (or pre-commitment), to active parenting, to mature and "empty nest"; any couple wanting to reset their relationship.
Are you worried about your future together? Fighting too much, too often, too intensely? Or the opposite: avoiding conflict for fear of getting lost in it. Conflicts that are avoided or are too long and too intense and too difficult to recover from will all weigh you down. You know that things can be easier: you know you could communicate more efficiently, smarter, and get to have fun together on the other side this. What you need then is a therapist who can diagnose communicational difficulties and engineer solutions that keep you out of the same trouble in the future.
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.
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.
Micky DeSilva
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MACP, LPHA
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87501 (Online Only)
Evolution can be messy. Healing and growth are non-linear processes which may feel challenging at times. A holistic approach to healing ensures that we are addressing all facets of the human experience, creating a space to discover our truest and most authentic selves, even when it feels like a hurdle. Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel) put it best, “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” I aim to make therapy a safe container where those questions can be explored, either one-on-one in an individual therapy session, or for couples, in a joint session.
Evolution can be messy. Healing and growth are non-linear processes which may feel challenging at times. A holistic approach to healing ensures that we are addressing all facets of the human experience, creating a space to discover our truest and most authentic selves, even when it feels like a hurdle. Dr. Seuss (Theodore Geisel) put it best, “Sometimes the questions are complicated and the answers are simple.” I aim to make therapy a safe container where those questions can be explored, either one-on-one in an individual therapy session, or for couples, in a joint session.
Are you seeking emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual balance in an increasingly black and white world? Do you feel past or present challenges are impacting you now, or is it challenging to stay in the present? Are you happy with the path you have followed or are on? Are you interested in discovering better ways of helping yourself based on the strengths you already have? Answering yes to any or all the above questions could mean you are ready to grow!
Are you seeking emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual balance in an increasingly black and white world? Do you feel past or present challenges are impacting you now, or is it challenging to stay in the present? Are you happy with the path you have followed or are on? Are you interested in discovering better ways of helping yourself based on the strengths you already have? Answering yes to any or all the above questions could mean you are ready to grow!
Honoring the dignity and worth of each person and the value inherent in every aspect of a life's journey, I support you in strengthening your response-ability to life's challenges and creating a life that works for you. Our work is rooted in neuroscience and playful in its experiential components. By skillfully connecting you deeper with yourself, you learn to skillfully navigate emotional difficulties. Founding our relationship on respect, safety, compassion, and non-judgment enables you to heal and bring more of your unique gifts and talents into every aspect of your life.
Honoring the dignity and worth of each person and the value inherent in every aspect of a life's journey, I support you in strengthening your response-ability to life's challenges and creating a life that works for you. Our work is rooted in neuroscience and playful in its experiential components. By skillfully connecting you deeper with yourself, you learn to skillfully navigate emotional difficulties. Founding our relationship on respect, safety, compassion, and non-judgment enables you to heal and bring more of your unique gifts and talents into every aspect of your life.
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Clinical Social Work/Therapist, BUS, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Proud to be a Trans-Identified Provider serving the Transgender and Gender-Expansive community in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. I am a clinical social worker specializing in mental/behavioral health. I incorporate my knowledge of Traditional Medicine and Clinical Social Work to provide a holistic approach to each individual I work with. As a trans-identified provider, I strive to create more access and choices for my LGBQ and Trans family to help eliminate any barriers associated with care. My extensive 10+ years in the field lends well to serving all person seeking therapy, not just LGBTQ clients!!
Proud to be a Trans-Identified Provider serving the Transgender and Gender-Expansive community in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. I am a clinical social worker specializing in mental/behavioral health. I incorporate my knowledge of Traditional Medicine and Clinical Social Work to provide a holistic approach to each individual I work with. As a trans-identified provider, I strive to create more access and choices for my LGBQ and Trans family to help eliminate any barriers associated with care. My extensive 10+ years in the field lends well to serving all person seeking therapy, not just LGBTQ clients!!
I work with those who are experiencing significant life transitions or desire a life change. Whether it be a new job, birth of a child, relationship issues, death of a loved one, becoming of age or integrating a ceremony, they are seeking support in navigating these life events and their emotions to become whole. Through art, earth and somatic practices, I support others to gain the tools to feel and explore their true expression, connect to their body and purpose, embrace confidence, communicate effectively in relationships, breakthrough limiting beliefs or destructive patterns, integrate their experiences, and live authentically.
I work with those who are experiencing significant life transitions or desire a life change. Whether it be a new job, birth of a child, relationship issues, death of a loved one, becoming of age or integrating a ceremony, they are seeking support in navigating these life events and their emotions to become whole. Through art, earth and somatic practices, I support others to gain the tools to feel and explore their true expression, connect to their body and purpose, embrace confidence, communicate effectively in relationships, breakthrough limiting beliefs or destructive patterns, integrate their experiences, and live authentically.
A. Harriette Bugel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MDiv, CDWF, LISW-CP
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87106 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Practice Update: Supporting only formally dx Autistic Adults. Telehealth Only. We meet in the midst of life happening. "Out beyond ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing there is a field, will you meet me there? " Rumi. Life does not stop for us, we must make time to pause, to consider, to choose our steps, our path. My office is that "field", just on the edge of right and wrong, we meet to listen, get a different view, share at the cross-roads of diverse experiences, reflect on your perceptions of being you. I recognize the importance of a wholistic approach too healing, sharing the story, and crafting a healthy, full life.
Practice Update: Supporting only formally dx Autistic Adults. Telehealth Only. We meet in the midst of life happening. "Out beyond ideas of rightdoing and wrongdoing there is a field, will you meet me there? " Rumi. Life does not stop for us, we must make time to pause, to consider, to choose our steps, our path. My office is that "field", just on the edge of right and wrong, we meet to listen, get a different view, share at the cross-roads of diverse experiences, reflect on your perceptions of being you. I recognize the importance of a wholistic approach too healing, sharing the story, and crafting a healthy, full life.
Video/Telephone sessions available. These are stressful uncertain times in our lives and in the World. Having to isolate and distance from each other, increases everyone’s anxiety and even depression. I am an Independent Licensed Clinical Counselor with 20+ years experience helping people cope, and get through tough times. I am available for Video/telephone therapy 7 days a week. Temporarily, I am only accepting new clients with Presbyterian Medicaid. Looking forward to speaking with you. Take Care. Diane
Video/Telephone sessions available. These are stressful uncertain times in our lives and in the World. Having to isolate and distance from each other, increases everyone’s anxiety and even depression. I am an Independent Licensed Clinical Counselor with 20+ years experience helping people cope, and get through tough times. I am available for Video/telephone therapy 7 days a week. Temporarily, I am only accepting new clients with Presbyterian Medicaid. Looking forward to speaking with you. Take Care. Diane
Alameda Marriage & Family Therapy & IOP
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, LADAC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88005
We are a group of private practice clinicians who specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. We have a variety of clinicians with varied specialities and theoretical approaches, so we can find just the right fit for your needs. Some examples of our specialities include: depression, anxiety, substance use and abuse, sexuality, child and family play therapy, family therapy. We accept most major insurance plans and self-pay clients. Se habla Espanol. We are now accepting clients.
We are a group of private practice clinicians who specialize in working with individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan. We have a variety of clinicians with varied specialities and theoretical approaches, so we can find just the right fit for your needs. Some examples of our specialities include: depression, anxiety, substance use and abuse, sexuality, child and family play therapy, family therapy. We accept most major insurance plans and self-pay clients. Se habla Espanol. We are now accepting clients.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, all of my clients are provided with a safe, non-judgmental environment, where the client’s therapeutic needs are a top priority. Clients are encouraged to feel safe in expressing their thoughts, feelings, emotions and concerns, throughout the therapeutic process.
As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, all of my clients are provided with a safe, non-judgmental environment, where the client’s therapeutic needs are a top priority. Clients are encouraged to feel safe in expressing their thoughts, feelings, emotions and concerns, throughout the therapeutic process.
Tara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of professional experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family settings. She has experience assisting clients as they navigate life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, emotional disturbance, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and systemic familial and relationship issues. She practices from a generalist perspective, drawing from multiple treatment modalities including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, strength based, psycho dynamic, crisis management, family systems, solution focused, and narrative therapies.
Tara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a broad range of professional experience. She works with children, adolescents, and adults in both individual and family settings. She has experience assisting clients as they navigate life transitions, grief/loss, depression, anxiety, stress, emotional disturbance, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, low self esteem, and systemic familial and relationship issues. She practices from a generalist perspective, drawing from multiple treatment modalities including, but not limited to, cognitive behavioral, strength based, psycho dynamic, crisis management, family systems, solution focused, and narrative therapies.
I have more than 30 years' experience as a holistic practitioner. My goal as a catalyst is to assist you to transform your past, identify and deal effectively with stressors, move out of victim consciousness, develop healthy self-esteem, manifest nurturing and satisfying relationships, find meaning and purpose in your life, become self-empowered, and live up to your full potential. I use both a psychological and spiritual lens to assist people in addressing spirituality and existential angst; mood and anxiety conditions; trauma/abuse issues; codependence; family of origin baggage; grief and loss; life transitions; addictions.
I have more than 30 years' experience as a holistic practitioner. My goal as a catalyst is to assist you to transform your past, identify and deal effectively with stressors, move out of victim consciousness, develop healthy self-esteem, manifest nurturing and satisfying relationships, find meaning and purpose in your life, become self-empowered, and live up to your full potential. I use both a psychological and spiritual lens to assist people in addressing spirituality and existential angst; mood and anxiety conditions; trauma/abuse issues; codependence; family of origin baggage; grief and loss; life transitions; addictions.
I am a Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 400 hours of clinical training. I am Fellow of the International Board of Hypnotherapy, which is the certifying board with the highest level of initial certification, and on-going education requirements in the industry. I am a Hypnotherapist involved with the National Institutes of Health Hypnotherapy Study on Reducing Urinary Frequency using Medical Support Hypnotherapy. Additionally, I serve as an Associate Instructor and a Practical Skills Coach at the prestigious Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque. I am qualified to work on medical support issues, fears, anxieties, goal achievement & smoking cessation.
I am a Medical Support Clinical Hypnotherapist with over 400 hours of clinical training. I am Fellow of the International Board of Hypnotherapy, which is the certifying board with the highest level of initial certification, and on-going education requirements in the industry. I am a Hypnotherapist involved with the National Institutes of Health Hypnotherapy Study on Reducing Urinary Frequency using Medical Support Hypnotherapy. Additionally, I serve as an Associate Instructor and a Practical Skills Coach at the prestigious Hypnotherapy Academy of America in Albuquerque. I am qualified to work on medical support issues, fears, anxieties, goal achievement & smoking cessation.
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Marriage Counseling Therapists
How does marriage counseling work?
Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.
How long does marriage counseling typically last?
Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.
Is marriage counseling effective?
Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.
Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?
Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.