Therapists in Santa Fe, NM

With over 30 years of experience serving as a therapist to children, adolescents and adults, I work from an integrative perspective and rely on a broad range of techniques including psychodynamic, transpersonal, somatic experiencing and family systems interventions. I often integrate traditional therapeutic approaches with coachiing techniques depending on your unique needs and goals. As a serious student of shamanism for more than 20 years, I combine these contemporary methods with ancient indigenous wisdom to support a connection to your heart, your inner wisdom, and your personal power.

The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.

After over 50 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults in settings as diverse as prison and preschool, I have come to the conclusion that the root of most psychological suffering is a discrepancy between who we really are and who we have been expected to become or expect ourselves and others to be. This discrepancy between the "Self" and the personality we develop causes immense suffering within individuals, between individuals and in the culture as a whole. My goal is to help clients find their own truth or "Self" and live their lives from that place.

Congratulations on taking the first step toward a deeper self awareness! I work with my clients to help them understand how personal challenges like anxiety, depression, addiction or trauma may be influencing their relationships, work, or daily life. My style is interactive, engaged, and non-judgmental while integrating the psychological, emotional, physical and spiritual well being of the whole person. I also feel that it is important to incorporate laughter into the healing process! Once we can find the humor in our human-ness it becomes easier to forgive ourselves and others as we move toward more authentic happiness.

As an art psycho-therapist, I conduct a private practice utilizing the creative arts. In a collaborative venue, I serve children, adults, and families, focusing on an inquiry that unpacks the many potential ancestral gifts, talents, and/or current narratives that are challenging the weary client or family. Facilitating the transformation of harmful personal or familial patterns demands empathy and therapeutic skill; such patterns may be brought forward within a variety of unique life span experiences, growth opportunities or demanding transitions.

I am a psychologist that specializes in therapy for adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with those who are struggling from a number of issues and custom tailor my approach to each of my clients, pulling from research and the most effective treatment methods. If you are unsure of your needs, please feel free to call and clarify.

Are you intent on bringing happier possibilities into your life? Do you sense that there is something in your way, but can't quite name it? Or, are you clear about what's in your way, but don't know what to do about it? Well, I am most inspired and effective when helping folks break free from limitations and start living a more authentic expression of their true selves. Over 18 years of clinical practice helping people heal painful, destructive or simply stuck feelings and behaviors, guide my approach in partnering with you in your desire for change.

I work with individual adults, both men and women. Clients looking for new discoveries about themselves and seeking tools for change are a sampling of client needs that I work with. Clients will achieve greater clarity, as well as self- acceptance in our work together. I believe that we all have our own "inner healer," and I help individuals find this voice of truth inside themselves. Learning to trust this voice empowers clients to make decisions and choices that are right and true for them. Learning to release old behaviors that no longer serve creates healthy self-worth. I am happy to work by telehealth; location is not an issue.

I have over 30 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Social Worker in private practice. I specialize in treating Adults who struggle with anxiety, impulse control, trauma, personality disorders, OCD, depression, and mood disorders. My approach is solution-focused with an emphasis on behavioral effectiveness. I am experienced and interested in evidence-based practice, The "life skills" I teach are based on Mindfulness and designed to increase emotional stability, as well as improve and deepen relationships with peers, family, and oneself. Free 15 min. phone consultation. I am Certified as both an EMDR and DBT Therapist.

• Clinical Psychologist With Decades Of Experience • I offer a rich diversity of modalities in my professional toolbox and am trained in a variety of behavioral therapies including DBT, CBT, ACT, and CBT-I. I blend these therapeutic modalities to empower you with practical, effective life skills. I am also a testing psychologist and conduct comprehensive psychological evaluations to pinpoint diagnoses and tailor treatment recommendations. I complete gender affirming/transgender letters and assessments. I am a sleep expert (insomnia disorders, sleep apnea treatment and compliance).

I have a FEW openings for MEDiCAID clients. I really enjoy working with teens and young adults. I also work with adults of all ages. Most of my clients are working on resolving sexual orientation questions, gender identity concerns, low self-esteem, self-identity issues, depression, anxiety, and social fears, among other problems. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have a particular interest in supporting gender non-conforming people and the community as a whole. If I don't feel like the right therapist for you, please see our website for profiles of all of our therapists.

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.

Welcome to my practice. I received my Masters degree in Counseling Psychology in 1985 from Illinois State University, and pursuing my doctorate in Counseling Education at the University of New Mexico. In 1985, I started my professional psychology career in Illinois on one of the first crisis hotline linked mobile psychiatric crisis intervention teams in the nation. It was awarded the National Award for Significant Achievement in the Field of Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association. I am a behavioral health clinical director for Presbyterian Medical Services specializing in Assertive Community Treatment and psychiatric Mobile Crisis Response.

Sometimes it is difficult when we find ourselves in situations and relationships, doing, thinking and feeling the same thing again and again. People come to therapy to develop increased self-awareness, to understand what is happening inside and get to the root of problems that interfere with accomplishing goals and developing a healthy, satisfying life. Therapy is a place where you can be heard and understood without judgement that supports you to change old patterns of behavior, thought and feelings, and to make different choices in life. Therapy is worth the time, and the investment because you are worth getting to know.

I value working with teens and adults in a supportive non-judgmental way. I assist people who may be challenged with shame, anxiety, depression, grief/loss, substance use issues/recovery, communication issues, parent/child relationship difficulties, trauma, lack of self-care, and low self-esteem. Often people are struggling with something in their lives that is out of balance or going through a transition and reinventing themselves. Basically, I help people find their way again. I am a LGBTQ+ affirming, and gender-affirming therapist. I am also a culturally responsive and social justice-oriented therapist.

I welcome your call to see if working with me is your next best step in feeling better. I work with adults and couples who are struggling with communication, parenting, depression, anxiety, grief, and post traumatic experiences. With 26 years of experience, my clients would tell you that I provide an intuitive compassionate connection, a respectful, curious approach, and a touch of humor to facilitate your increased self awareness and to teach you practical steps that result in the changes you are looking for today.

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been in practice for over 10 years. I completed my Clinical Internship and Post-doctoral Fellowship at the Kennedy Krieger Institute/John Hopkins University School of Medicine, and prior to that, received my Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University. I am passionate about working with children, teens, adults, and families experiencing a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and interpersonal issues. My approach is collaborative, research-informed, and is designed to meet the unique needs of clients.

In my work as a Marriage and Family therapist I intend to co-create a supportive, secure, and genuine relationship where you feel both safe and challenged to grow. I work with clients of all races, ages, and orientations, and my lens is trauma informed. Challenging life experiences and traumatic experiences can be healed through a felt sense of safety and trust and exploration of patterns and behaviors that limits our authentic self. I have experience working with adults, families, couples, adolescents and children.

My work with clients is based on the holistic, transformational model of therapy. In my practice, I integrate the power of the heart through mind, body, emotions, and spirit. I believe in meeting my clients where they are to support and empower them to find solutions to life’s current challenges. By assisting my client’s in raising their awareness; they can make meaningful changes in order to have a more healthy, peaceful, joyful, and authentic life. When you are ready for changes in your life, I am ready to assist you in making those changes.