Therapists in Santa Fe, NM

I enjoy working and developing a therapeutic relationship with people that are struggling in their life whether it's with depression, anger, trauma, anxiety, relationships or even a sense that something needs to change. It's within that struggle that the spark of hope resides and I see it as my job to help people focus on their future, their strengths and successes and then begin to rediscover the hope and power to begin to shape their future and their lives.

My years in clinical practice have taught me that most people want and need some support and practical tools to get them through the tough times in life-loss of a loved one, end of a relationship, burnout with a job, financial stress. Or perhaps you need to change what you know are bad habits and are having difficulty doing so on your own. Transitions that are managed successfully can give us new tools and wisdom. We shed our old selves and face the future embedded in our resilience. If these are your needs please contact me.

With over a decade of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor, I specialize in assisting individuals, adolescents, and children who have experienced traumatic or confusing events. Using an integrative approach, including parts work or Internal Family Systems, I guide clients in healing and understanding different aspects of themselves. My toolbox is filled with evidence-based techniques tailored to empower you to achieve your goals.

• 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).

EMDR, IFS, Active Listening. Call me to start feeling better today. I can help you reduce anxiety, chronic stress, and racing thoughts. I can help you work through stressful relationships at home or at work.

I hope to work with you in deepening connection and intimacy in your relationships and in building a more meaningful, fulfilling life. During crisis or a difficult impasse, I help couples find and develop safe refuge in each other, and make sense out of distressing challenges. We work together to create more satisfying resolutions. With over 30 years of experience, I am the only Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Certified Therapist and Supervisor in New Mexico. This evidence-based approach reduces conflict and strengthens relationship closeness. EFT is effective for many types of issues for my clients and couples.

When we feel heard, seen, and understood, healing and growth are possible. I am here to create a safe space for you, or you and your partner, to explore and work with the struggles that are leading you to seek therapy. Most of us enter into partnership with the best intentions; we want to feel mutually satisfied, secure and supported in our relationship. After some time, old patterns take hold and we can find ourselves feeling disconnected, confused, or insecure in relationship. Therapy can help you get unstuck by offering an experience of being supported in ways that are uniquely tailored to help the growth of you and your partner.

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.

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.

My intention, as I walk on the healing path with my clients, is to empower self love. We are worthy, throughout our entire life cycle, of receiving all that life has to offer. Symptoms are connected to layers of shame and distrust built up over time through trauma and false programming. Once we understand the patterns that keep us trapped in our symptoms and heal the trauma that activated those patterns, we can make the choice to actively love ourselves and create the life of our dreams.

Vista Listens was formed with Ruth Dennis after 25 years of hands on experience working with elders and families coping with the impact of Dementia. Ruth has spent over 50,000 hours working directly with Elders & Families. She has a unique perspective & understanding of all thing’s dementia along with an education in the arts, and therapy and a caregiver of her brother Morgan for over 20 years. Ruth truly is amazing. Her decades of experience give her expertise in helping elders living with dementia and families to navigate the same. She is a national treasure in the world of dementia, loss and grief that care deeply for other.

The most important aspect of my work - and its deepest expression - lies in listening. My job is to "hear" you - to listen for what is being said and what is not, for who and what are in the room, for who and what are absent. What part or parts of you have a voice? What part or parts have been silenced? This deep listening process will lead us to those specific therapeutic modalities most appropriate for your growth and well being - what will best serve you at this stage in your life's journey. I also remain aware of any previous or early wounding that may be preventing you from moving forward or living a more fulfilling life.

Seeking therapy is often prompted by sudden crisis or by having reached the limit of endurance over an issue or situation. I work to help re-establish a greater sense of inner wellbeing and a deeper sense of one's self, from which clients are able to more successfully address depression, anxiety, life transitions and difficult relationships.

I work extremely well with clients who are motivated to change their lives. Often, our greatest challenges come during times of major life transitions. Through active listening and genuine empathy, I help my clients focus upon the inherent solutions to their most pressing problems. Motivation to change comes with the willingness to look closely and investigate the stories we tell ourselves. Often, I discover with my clients that their oldest and most damaging internal stories are simply not true. By having a fellow human who is open and fully present witness our lives, we can discover the very real possibility for greater health and happiness.

The type of clients who seek my support are both individuals and couples who are deeply committed to their own relationship with themselves. It is this primary relationship to Self that informs how we relate to others. I work with folks who are curious or already invested in living in alignment with their chosen values. I practice through a lens of deep compassion, curiosity, warmth, and radical reverence for grief-work and the reciprocal relationship between Grief and Gratitude. I support my clients through challenges that can ultimately lead to more insight, wisdom, self-love, compassion and a sense of security and well-being.

We are an innovative community of unconventional, yet comprehensively trained, psychotherapists providing practical, non-reductive, and in-depth support to help you overcome adversities, resolve outdated patterns, craft more fulfilling relationships, achieve your mental health goals—and address the traumas, stressors, burdens, and conflicts that hold you back from enjoying what your life and relationships have to offer. In general, we foster a holistic and integrative approach to mental health care that focuses on what works and is not limited to what has traditionally been practiced.

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.

Currently fully booked! I primarily work with neurodivergent (autism/ADHD) and LGBTQ+ individuals who may be dealing with a variety of concerns. These include: challenges related to neurodivergence, anxiety, depression, life transitions, burnout, boundaries, emotional regulation, self-compassion, relationship/communication issues, and much more. Wherever you find yourself in life right now, I am ready to support you on your journey of growth! I will work with you to identify your goals for change, and the actions you can take to reach these goals. I am committed to making make my practice a safe, welcoming space for everyone.

I am passionate about helping individuals (adults and teens) struggling with emotional/ compulsive/ binge overeating, self-esteem issues, weight loss and anxiety that is created from these issues. I enjoy working with clients who have a desire to work deeply and create lasting change. Through collaboration we create a safe and supportive environment that allows for insight and healing. Then as emotional traumas or wounds that keep you stuck in the past are healed, the ability to be more present in current life and able to deal with uncomfortable emotions and life circumstances is possible.