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Robert Elliott Lewis
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Robert Lewis, MA, LMFT is a marriage and family therapist trained in family systems and EMDR trained in 2018. I have over 30 years’ experience in the mental health field. I treat adults with mood disorders, anxiety and depression. I specialize in grief and loss having volunteered with the Children’s Grief Center of NM for 14 years. As a couple’s therapist I know one of the best ways to nourish a relationship is through communication and connection. I provide the tools that enable healthy and effective communication and conflict resolution.
Robert Lewis, MA, LMFT is a marriage and family therapist trained in family systems and EMDR trained in 2018. I have over 30 years’ experience in the mental health field. I treat adults with mood disorders, anxiety and depression. I specialize in grief and loss having volunteered with the Children’s Grief Center of NM for 14 years. As a couple’s therapist I know one of the best ways to nourish a relationship is through communication and connection. I provide the tools that enable healthy and effective communication and conflict resolution.
(505) 726-4911 View (505) 726-4911
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Integral Counseling with Dr Young
Counselor, PhD, CMHC, LLC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87120
Dr. April Young has nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental health. She utilizes an integrative psychiatric treatment approach to provide care. Dr. Young personalizes each patient’s treatment plan based on history, desires, and expectations. She specializes in individual and marriage therapy, utilizing psychotherapy, meditation, education, and empowerment. Her goal is to find solutions to your challenges, restore hope, and create a healthy and happier you. She is currently accepting new clients in person in Albuquerque, NM, or virtually. Visit my website at www.dryoungcounseling.com to learn more.
Dr. April Young has nearly two decades of experience in the field of mental health. She utilizes an integrative psychiatric treatment approach to provide care. Dr. Young personalizes each patient’s treatment plan based on history, desires, and expectations. She specializes in individual and marriage therapy, utilizing psychotherapy, meditation, education, and empowerment. Her goal is to find solutions to your challenges, restore hope, and create a healthy and happier you. She is currently accepting new clients in person in Albuquerque, NM, or virtually. Visit my website at www.dryoungcounseling.com to learn more.
(505) 718-4011 x87120 View (505) 718-4011 x87120
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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.
(575) 500-0925 View (575) 500-0925
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Jean V Holley
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
Sandia Park, NM 87047  (Online Only)
I enjoy assisting clients in finding meaning, joy and connection in their lives. All of us have had painful and traumatic experiences. Modern life is very stressful, and sometimes we need guidance and support in how to cope with difficult circumstances we might find ourselves facing. I can offer a variety of methods to let go of the past and find clarity and peace in the present, and hope for the future. Meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, and EMDR are some of the techniques I utilize most. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
I enjoy assisting clients in finding meaning, joy and connection in their lives. All of us have had painful and traumatic experiences. Modern life is very stressful, and sometimes we need guidance and support in how to cope with difficult circumstances we might find ourselves facing. I can offer a variety of methods to let go of the past and find clarity and peace in the present, and hope for the future. Meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, and EMDR are some of the techniques I utilize most. I look forward to meeting and working with you!
(505) 605-6881 View (505) 605-6881
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Juan E. (Buck) Sanchez
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87114
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?
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?
(505) 658-6864 View (505) 658-6864
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Lenore Baeli Wang
Counselor, LPCC, MA, MFA
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87106
Many of our hurt areas, from the recent or distant past, can re-wound us. Relationships wound us, so wounds are best healed through relationship. I specialize in helping you find, build and utilize current relationships to recover from past emotional injuries, and to strengthen ways of relating so you can enrich and empower many other areas of your life. Inner rlshp is also key! I am trained, and have many years experience with communication skills, from a behavioral to a deeper psychological or spiritual level. I find Internal Family Systems powerfully life changing for all issues!
Many of our hurt areas, from the recent or distant past, can re-wound us. Relationships wound us, so wounds are best healed through relationship. I specialize in helping you find, build and utilize current relationships to recover from past emotional injuries, and to strengthen ways of relating so you can enrich and empower many other areas of your life. Inner rlshp is also key! I am trained, and have many years experience with communication skills, from a behavioral to a deeper psychological or spiritual level. I find Internal Family Systems powerfully life changing for all issues!
(505) 349-5026 View (505) 349-5026
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TeleCounseling New Mexico
Counselor, MA, LMHC, LADAC
Verified Verified
Ruidoso, NM 88345  (Online Only)
These are trying times, aren’t they? Struggling in a relationship in the middle of a global pandemic—magnifing the overwhelm! Relationships and homelife feel overwhelming. You’re numb and exasperated. You’re feeling hopeless and taken advantage of. Your partner trash talks you—taking another vital part of your self-esteem. You may feel used and disrespected—even victimized. Brain fog is a ‘constant’ as you feel life passing you by. I feel you. There is a scientific system for recovery. My speciality is providing that system for your recovery: a step-by-step system leading out of the hopelessness and into a healthy relationship.
These are trying times, aren’t they? Struggling in a relationship in the middle of a global pandemic—magnifing the overwhelm! Relationships and homelife feel overwhelming. You’re numb and exasperated. You’re feeling hopeless and taken advantage of. Your partner trash talks you—taking another vital part of your self-esteem. You may feel used and disrespected—even victimized. Brain fog is a ‘constant’ as you feel life passing you by. I feel you. There is a scientific system for recovery. My speciality is providing that system for your recovery: a step-by-step system leading out of the hopelessness and into a healthy relationship.
(575) 218-7671 View (575) 218-7671
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RelationshipCenterofAlbuquerque
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87122
Do you feel irritable, angry, depressed with your life or your relationships? Is someone in your life difficult, moody, disorganized, irresponsible? Dr. Prefontaine assists individuals and couples in handling issues related to difficult personal issues or relationship issues.
Do you feel irritable, angry, depressed with your life or your relationships? Is someone in your life difficult, moody, disorganized, irresponsible? Dr. Prefontaine assists individuals and couples in handling issues related to difficult personal issues or relationship issues.
(505) 431-6022 View (505) 431-6022
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M.j. Waldrip
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87112
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.
(505) 278-6342 View (505) 278-6342
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Marina France
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87507
You may be experiencing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, uncertainty, and shame that color your emotional world. Or maybe you find these issues affecting your most important relationships, your sense of self, or your purpose in life. I work with individuals & couples to heal, to know themselves more deeply, and connect more authentically. I cultivate a warm, safe and open therapeutic space, one that will allow you to feel supported as you take emotional risks, learn new skills, and try new experiences - in short, to live a full life on your terms.
You may be experiencing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, uncertainty, and shame that color your emotional world. Or maybe you find these issues affecting your most important relationships, your sense of self, or your purpose in life. I work with individuals & couples to heal, to know themselves more deeply, and connect more authentically. I cultivate a warm, safe and open therapeutic space, one that will allow you to feel supported as you take emotional risks, learn new skills, and try new experiences - in short, to live a full life on your terms.
(505) 657-5111 View (505) 657-5111
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Louis Bernstein
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Your intimate relationship can be one of the most important sources of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. However, issues may arise which upset that original harmony, and if left unaddressed, lead to a negative pattern of quarreling, difficult communication, and a loss of connection, trust and intimacy. In some cases, this negative spiral can further lead to depression, substance/behavioral addictions, or even an affair. I can provide you with the effective tools for identifying, addressing and resolving those challenging issues, and help you co-create a renewed sense of connection, intimacy and sacred partnership.
Your intimate relationship can be one of the most important sources of joy, satisfaction and fulfillment in your life. However, issues may arise which upset that original harmony, and if left unaddressed, lead to a negative pattern of quarreling, difficult communication, and a loss of connection, trust and intimacy. In some cases, this negative spiral can further lead to depression, substance/behavioral addictions, or even an affair. I can provide you with the effective tools for identifying, addressing and resolving those challenging issues, and help you co-create a renewed sense of connection, intimacy and sacred partnership.
(925) 202-2982 View (925) 202-2982
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Nicholas David Brown
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87507
As an eclectic psychotherapist, I use many approaches, and have an ability to be deeply present with your experiences. I offer grounded, thoughtful, creative, playful, kind, and compassionate support. My desire is to assist you through challenges and help you find balance and healing. My mirror of reflection is through 15 years work in community mental health, with wide ranging mental health and addiction issues. I've experienced oneness, Christ Consciousness, transpersonal, and non-ordinary states, yet also my own drama and occasional trauma. I am here to help raise awareness, create options, and facilitate you finding your way.
As an eclectic psychotherapist, I use many approaches, and have an ability to be deeply present with your experiences. I offer grounded, thoughtful, creative, playful, kind, and compassionate support. My desire is to assist you through challenges and help you find balance and healing. My mirror of reflection is through 15 years work in community mental health, with wide ranging mental health and addiction issues. I've experienced oneness, Christ Consciousness, transpersonal, and non-ordinary states, yet also my own drama and occasional trauma. I am here to help raise awareness, create options, and facilitate you finding your way.
(505) 859-7344 View (505) 859-7344
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High Desert Healing LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Thank you for viewing our profile! We are a small locally owned outpatient mind and body healing center. We have ten therapists specializing in a wide variety of treatment modalities who provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We also now offer medication management services to individuals who are needing to be assessed for medication or need refills. Visit our website at www.HDHNM.com to see all we have to offer!
Thank you for viewing our profile! We are a small locally owned outpatient mind and body healing center. We have ten therapists specializing in a wide variety of treatment modalities who provide individual, couples, and family therapy. We also now offer medication management services to individuals who are needing to be assessed for medication or need refills. Visit our website at www.HDHNM.com to see all we have to offer!
(505) 705-8187 View (505) 705-8187
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Angela Porter
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87111
Now accepting new clients. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience where you, alone, or with your partner, can explore the depths of your relationship and work together to find deeper intimacy and connection. I work with you to develop communication skills, reduce anxiety, and create strategies to find your inner peace. Conflict is inevitable for any relationship, and it is my goal to work along side you, to repair the parts that cause harm. I have worked with all types of couples to strengthen and build upon the parts that brought you together.
Now accepting new clients. I strive to provide a therapeutic experience where you, alone, or with your partner, can explore the depths of your relationship and work together to find deeper intimacy and connection. I work with you to develop communication skills, reduce anxiety, and create strategies to find your inner peace. Conflict is inevitable for any relationship, and it is my goal to work along side you, to repair the parts that cause harm. I have worked with all types of couples to strengthen and build upon the parts that brought you together.
(505) 393-7634 View (505) 393-7634
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Yulia Hartman
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I specialize in relational trauma therapy. From boundary healing to learning how to self-nurture and self-express, the work we will do together is as much about the liberation of your true authentic voice as it is about growing up and maturing beyond what your early environments have taught you. Genuine freedom is found when we do the work of releasing ourselves from the survival patterns our injuries have demanded of us. Despite common misconceptions, healing traumatic past isn't about healing the past at all. It is about healing the way we're haunted by the past in the present moment.
Welcome! I specialize in relational trauma therapy. From boundary healing to learning how to self-nurture and self-express, the work we will do together is as much about the liberation of your true authentic voice as it is about growing up and maturing beyond what your early environments have taught you. Genuine freedom is found when we do the work of releasing ourselves from the survival patterns our injuries have demanded of us. Despite common misconceptions, healing traumatic past isn't about healing the past at all. It is about healing the way we're haunted by the past in the present moment.
(505) 289-1368 View (505) 289-1368
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Catherine Leon
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87109  (Online Only)
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: 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.
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: 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.
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Andrea Campbell
Counselor, PhD, LPCC
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87501
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
With thirty years of therapeutic experience and training I have developed proven tools & excellent ideas for deep personal transformation. My approach to healing is based upon sound training, professional expertise and personal growth. It's my belief that a therapist must do her own personal work first in order to be an effective partner in healing for her clients. My professional comments and personal story appear in the best selling book, "Motherless Daughters," by hope Edelman. Positive growth occurs in a safe environment. I invite you to experience the safety and comfort I provide.
(505) 207-3346 View (505) 207-3346
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Lisa Anderson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87102  (Online Only)
Welcome to a specialized telehealth practice for couples and women who want to heal their unhealthy relationship patterns, release self-limiting beliefs, and understand their emotions. I offer a supportive and healing space to heal relational wounds, a place to understand yourself and why you do what you do, and build better relationships grounded in authenticity and connection. I believe in the power of human connection and using our connections to heal old wounds. The survival strategies you have developed are no longer working or are actively harming you or your relationships.
Welcome to a specialized telehealth practice for couples and women who want to heal their unhealthy relationship patterns, release self-limiting beliefs, and understand their emotions. I offer a supportive and healing space to heal relational wounds, a place to understand yourself and why you do what you do, and build better relationships grounded in authenticity and connection. I believe in the power of human connection and using our connections to heal old wounds. The survival strategies you have developed are no longer working or are actively harming you or your relationships.
(505) 421-3200 View (505) 421-3200
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Claire McMahon Thomas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87196  (Online Only)
Hello! Welcome. I work with teens and adults, and couples. My main focus has become helping people with Complex and Developmental Trauma. I am very comfortable with complicated family systems. I am very respectful of each person's uniqueness. I am quite open and do not have an agenda with clients.
Hello! Welcome. I work with teens and adults, and couples. My main focus has become helping people with Complex and Developmental Trauma. I am very comfortable with complicated family systems. I am very respectful of each person's uniqueness. I am quite open and do not have an agenda with clients.
(505) 465-8215 View (505) 465-8215
James Turpen Ma. LPCC
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87106
My own life experiences, background and clinical training have led me to an understanding and the ability to help my clients get to the important things that drive distress and through the difficult things, often to some manner of resolution. I believe that everything we do makes sense, we often just do not understand why and what purpose it serves. I access a broad range of techniques and theories to help my client's feel better and get better.
My own life experiences, background and clinical training have led me to an understanding and the ability to help my clients get to the important things that drive distress and through the difficult things, often to some manner of resolution. I believe that everything we do makes sense, we often just do not understand why and what purpose it serves. I access a broad range of techniques and theories to help my client's feel better and get better.
(505) 337-3119 View (505) 337-3119
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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.