Therapists in 87104
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I am a fellow human, with a vocation of guiding people into deeper awareness of themselves. I am skilled in processing relationships, especially unhealthy patterns. I have a lens of decolonization and social justice. I have reconnected to me indigenous ancestry and value spirituality. I have traveled the world doing public health work & climate activism. I have ADHD & am neurodiverse. These are the topics I am most well suited to support you with. My education + lived experience inform my expertise. Tambien hablo el espanol, es mi segunda idioma pero se abre una puerta a uds para conectar.
I am a fellow human, with a vocation of guiding people into deeper awareness of themselves. I am skilled in processing relationships, especially unhealthy patterns. I have a lens of decolonization and social justice. I have reconnected to me indigenous ancestry and value spirituality. I have traveled the world doing public health work & climate activism. I have ADHD & am neurodiverse. These are the topics I am most well suited to support you with. My education + lived experience inform my expertise. Tambien hablo el espanol, es mi segunda idioma pero se abre una puerta a uds para conectar.
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Are you struggling with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, anxiety or depression? Finding yourself using ineffective coping strategies costing you time, money, health, vitality or relationships? Having the same fight again and again with your partner, growing apart? With mindfulness-based counseling build the skills to experience and manage thoughts and feelings so that they have less impact on you, less influence over you. Also increase your tolerance for examining difficult emotions and conflicts that you may be expending energy trying to avoid. Find the freedom to identify and move toward your valued goals and ways of being in the world.
Are you struggling with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, anxiety or depression? Finding yourself using ineffective coping strategies costing you time, money, health, vitality or relationships? Having the same fight again and again with your partner, growing apart? With mindfulness-based counseling build the skills to experience and manage thoughts and feelings so that they have less impact on you, less influence over you. Also increase your tolerance for examining difficult emotions and conflicts that you may be expending energy trying to avoid. Find the freedom to identify and move toward your valued goals and ways of being in the world.
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Collins Guidance Counseling
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, LADAC, NMCS
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Is frustration and confusion keeping you from succeeding in becoming the person you want to be? Have you tried everything possible to change habits that make life a little rougher than you are comfortable with? Are there secrets that need to surface without losing everything or everyone in your life?
Is frustration and confusion keeping you from succeeding in becoming the person you want to be? Have you tried everything possible to change habits that make life a little rougher than you are comfortable with? Are there secrets that need to surface without losing everything or everyone in your life?
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I’m a highly experienced psychotherapist working with clients in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. I love moving with people through the places they want to change and grow. I’m honored to help those seeking clarity, calm, wisdom, freedom, and understanding.
I’m a highly experienced psychotherapist working with clients in Santa Fe and Albuquerque. I love moving with people through the places they want to change and grow. I’m honored to help those seeking clarity, calm, wisdom, freedom, and understanding.
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Gloria Blea Johnson
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LADAC
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87104 (Online Only)
Now Accepting New Clients. Meaningful Change is Possible! Are you or someone you care about struggling with mental health, trauma, alcohol and/or addiction issues? I want to help. I am Gloria Blea Johnson, with Sacred Space Therapy LLC and I specialize in teens (14+) and adults facing mental health, trauma and/or addiction issues. I offer online psychotherapy anywhere in New Mexico. Life is a journey marked by highs and lows. Through therapy and a collaborative approach, we can work together to identify healthy coping skills to manage these new, overwhelming experiences and emotions.
Now Accepting New Clients. Meaningful Change is Possible! Are you or someone you care about struggling with mental health, trauma, alcohol and/or addiction issues? I want to help. I am Gloria Blea Johnson, with Sacred Space Therapy LLC and I specialize in teens (14+) and adults facing mental health, trauma and/or addiction issues. I offer online psychotherapy anywhere in New Mexico. Life is a journey marked by highs and lows. Through therapy and a collaborative approach, we can work together to identify healthy coping skills to manage these new, overwhelming experiences and emotions.
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I am currently accepting clients. You know how sometimes you start out your life and think you know how it will go…and then it doesn’t. Sometimes that is when therapy and understanding yourself in a new way can be the most helpful.
I am currently accepting clients. You know how sometimes you start out your life and think you know how it will go…and then it doesn’t. Sometimes that is when therapy and understanding yourself in a new way can be the most helpful.
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I am a mindfulness--centered psychotherapist and have worked very successfully with anxiety, OCD, addiction (alcohol, marijuana, vaping, shopping), panic, trauma, depression, phobias, impulse control issues, stress and other issues of suffering. Mindfulness-centered therapy works remarkably well even with the most difficult to treat issues. It addresses the root cause of emotional suffering, bringing you to a place of lasting inner peace and contentment. It will help you to deal successfully with the triggers that life continuously presents to you. To view my video and written testimonials, click on the website box above.
I am a mindfulness--centered psychotherapist and have worked very successfully with anxiety, OCD, addiction (alcohol, marijuana, vaping, shopping), panic, trauma, depression, phobias, impulse control issues, stress and other issues of suffering. Mindfulness-centered therapy works remarkably well even with the most difficult to treat issues. It addresses the root cause of emotional suffering, bringing you to a place of lasting inner peace and contentment. It will help you to deal successfully with the triggers that life continuously presents to you. To view my video and written testimonials, click on the website box above.
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If you are looking for a therapist who is trauma-informed, inclusive, and empathetic then we are here for you. We believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their stories in a space that is free of judgment. We want to understand and help, not “fix” you. Our therapists know that the ultimate goal of therapy is to feel at peace within ourselves and that this journey is unique for each person. We strive to help you find these answers for yourself, so that you can know true self-acceptance and happiness.
If you are looking for a therapist who is trauma-informed, inclusive, and empathetic then we are here for you. We believe in creating a safe place where clients can express their vulnerabilities and share their stories in a space that is free of judgment. We want to understand and help, not “fix” you. Our therapists know that the ultimate goal of therapy is to feel at peace within ourselves and that this journey is unique for each person. We strive to help you find these answers for yourself, so that you can know true self-acceptance and happiness.
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Dusty L Humes, Ph.D., Clinical & Forensic Svcs
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87104 (Online Only)
I had a psychology practice in Austin for 20 years, relocating to Albuquerque in 2012. As an outgrowth of my continuing work with clients from Texas, I have developed a specialty in providing internet therapy. My specialties include eating disorders, complex mood disorders, personality disorders, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and helping families with "failure to launch" young adults. I also provide consultation to parents who are struggling with an oppositional adolescent or an adult child with ongoing difficulties. I provide both therapeutic and forensic psychological evaluations.
I had a psychology practice in Austin for 20 years, relocating to Albuquerque in 2012. As an outgrowth of my continuing work with clients from Texas, I have developed a specialty in providing internet therapy. My specialties include eating disorders, complex mood disorders, personality disorders, recovery from narcissistic abuse, and helping families with "failure to launch" young adults. I also provide consultation to parents who are struggling with an oppositional adolescent or an adult child with ongoing difficulties. I provide both therapeutic and forensic psychological evaluations.
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Amanda Jane Browne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MPH
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87104 (Online Only)
I provide clinical counseling and transformative consulting services for folks who seek relief from burnout and overwhelm. Who desire to reconnect with what nourishes their creative spirit and are healing the parts of themselves they once abandoned. I provide a safe container to help you process your experiences, practice coping skills, and challenge unhelpful patterns.
I provide clinical counseling and transformative consulting services for folks who seek relief from burnout and overwhelm. Who desire to reconnect with what nourishes their creative spirit and are healing the parts of themselves they once abandoned. I provide a safe container to help you process your experiences, practice coping skills, and challenge unhelpful patterns.
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Milena Sudak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87104 (Online Only)
Are you feeling stuck, scared, or hopeless? Do you have stress about relationships, work, or past traumas? Do you feel like things need to change, but don’t know where to start? It is normal to feel like these challenges are permanent, and that we do not have the tools to handle them ourselves. Thankfully, we do not have to.
Are you feeling stuck, scared, or hopeless? Do you have stress about relationships, work, or past traumas? Do you feel like things need to change, but don’t know where to start? It is normal to feel like these challenges are permanent, and that we do not have the tools to handle them ourselves. Thankfully, we do not have to.
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Jessa Zimmerman
Counselor, LPC, CST
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87104 (Online Only)
I help couples who are struggling with sex and intimacy – for any number of reasons. Perhaps one of you has some sort of sexual dysfunction (trouble with arousal, orgasm, pain, etc). Maybe your differences in level of desire are creating feelings of rejection, frustration, inadequacy, or guilt. Maybe one of you is struggling to want sex at all. Any maybe it’s hard for the two of you to talk about what’s going on (and what’s NOT going on) in a way that’s constructive and friendly. Or maybe you avoid the topic entirely. I can help you create a sex life that is actually easy and fun for both of you.
I help couples who are struggling with sex and intimacy – for any number of reasons. Perhaps one of you has some sort of sexual dysfunction (trouble with arousal, orgasm, pain, etc). Maybe your differences in level of desire are creating feelings of rejection, frustration, inadequacy, or guilt. Maybe one of you is struggling to want sex at all. Any maybe it’s hard for the two of you to talk about what’s going on (and what’s NOT going on) in a way that’s constructive and friendly. Or maybe you avoid the topic entirely. I can help you create a sex life that is actually easy and fun for both of you.
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Healing Connections Counseling
Counselor, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Not accepting new clients
Relationships, mental health struggles and life transitions can be difficult. If you are dealing with interpersonal problems, depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms or other life difficulties you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I am a Clinical Counselor who is compassionate, understanding and passionate about helping clients live a happier life. My professional experience has allowed me to effectively work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and behavioral/mental health issues, especially those experiencing difficult life circumstances. I specialize in working with teens, adults and families.
Relationships, mental health struggles and life transitions can be difficult. If you are dealing with interpersonal problems, depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms or other life difficulties you don’t have to face these challenges alone. I am a Clinical Counselor who is compassionate, understanding and passionate about helping clients live a happier life. My professional experience has allowed me to effectively work with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and behavioral/mental health issues, especially those experiencing difficult life circumstances. I specialize in working with teens, adults and families.
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Now Accepting New Clients! Seeking therapy that is compassionate, supportive, and results-driven? Want the best practices in psychology & cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) proven to work and tailored to you? If so, what about gaining tools so that your improvement during therapy persists after you finish? As a licensed psychologist, I realized that too often best practices were not available to the public, and I started Leading Edge Therapy as a one-stop place to provide you with the most effective & latest treatments. I offer evidence-based psychological treatments to help you get unstuck & live the life you want.
Now Accepting New Clients! Seeking therapy that is compassionate, supportive, and results-driven? Want the best practices in psychology & cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) proven to work and tailored to you? If so, what about gaining tools so that your improvement during therapy persists after you finish? As a licensed psychologist, I realized that too often best practices were not available to the public, and I started Leading Edge Therapy as a one-stop place to provide you with the most effective & latest treatments. I offer evidence-based psychological treatments to help you get unstuck & live the life you want.
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By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
By addressing troubling thoughts and feelings, self-sabotaging behaviors, and traumas, life can be made more manageable, productive, and fulfilling. Feelings such as grief, shame, anxiety, sadness, and anger often signal that something needs to change. Listening to and working with these feelings—some that consume us and others that gently nudge us—can move us forward. Through this, we sometimes discover that our everyday dilemmas are part of larger patterns waiting to be resolved as a whole.
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Support is Apparent
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87104 (Online Only)
If you are looking for a person centered experience this is where you will find it. Each client is an individual and should be treated as so. I am here to guide and support you through life's trials. I specialize in helping those suffering from depression, anxiety, self love, grief, loss, parenting issues and relationship issues. I look forward to working with you as I acknowledge you are the expert in your life and I am simply here to help you work through your hardest moments.
If you are looking for a person centered experience this is where you will find it. Each client is an individual and should be treated as so. I am here to guide and support you through life's trials. I specialize in helping those suffering from depression, anxiety, self love, grief, loss, parenting issues and relationship issues. I look forward to working with you as I acknowledge you are the expert in your life and I am simply here to help you work through your hardest moments.
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Lotus Behavioral Health, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87104
We are currently not taking new clients.
We are currently not taking new clients.
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Cindy Unger
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPCC, LPC, CPC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87104
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or trying to manage the stress of relationships in your life? Do you have a dream that you're not fulfilling in your life? I'm here to help! I work with adults and older teens struggling with anxiety & panic attacks, OCD, pregnancy/postpartum struggles and birth trauma, addiction, past sexual assault and/or abuse, relationship challenges (especially in dating, marriage, and breakups), and life transitions. I have a background in alternative health and I value an approach that integrates physical health, relationships, non-medical approaches, and self-empowerment.
Are you overwhelmed with anxiety or trying to manage the stress of relationships in your life? Do you have a dream that you're not fulfilling in your life? I'm here to help! I work with adults and older teens struggling with anxiety & panic attacks, OCD, pregnancy/postpartum struggles and birth trauma, addiction, past sexual assault and/or abuse, relationship challenges (especially in dating, marriage, and breakups), and life transitions. I have a background in alternative health and I value an approach that integrates physical health, relationships, non-medical approaches, and self-empowerment.
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Are you experiencing anxious thoughts or feeling down? I invite you to share your experience in a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment. I treat all conditions, including anxiety, panic, depression, grief, and PTSD. This practice employs a mindfulness- and spirituality-based approach, offering sensitive yet powerful strategies to explore and treat those issues that impact your daily life and activities. Thank you for your courage in seeking help. I am an EMDR-trained trauma specialist treating PTSD and other trauma-related experience.
Are you experiencing anxious thoughts or feeling down? I invite you to share your experience in a safe, welcoming, and accepting environment. I treat all conditions, including anxiety, panic, depression, grief, and PTSD. This practice employs a mindfulness- and spirituality-based approach, offering sensitive yet powerful strategies to explore and treat those issues that impact your daily life and activities. Thank you for your courage in seeking help. I am an EMDR-trained trauma specialist treating PTSD and other trauma-related experience.
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I assist people to recover from traumatic types of experiences, greatly improve their self-esteem and sense of what's possible, and let go of bad habits and limiting beliefs. I also assist people in letting go of past relationships so they can move on with their lives. And I assist people in becoming motivated to do important projects or necessary tasks.
I assist people to recover from traumatic types of experiences, greatly improve their self-esteem and sense of what's possible, and let go of bad habits and limiting beliefs. I also assist people in letting go of past relationships so they can move on with their lives. And I assist people in becoming motivated to do important projects or necessary tasks.
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How does your Therapist compare?
Number of Therapists in 87104
30+
Average cost per session
$132
Therapists in 87104 who prioritize treating:
89% | Anxiety |
89% | Trauma and PTSD |
83% | Depression |
80% | Relationship Issues |
66% | Grief |
66% | Self Esteem |
66% | Stress |
Average years in practice
13 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
75% | Presbyterian |
67% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
67% | Medicaid |
How Therapists in 87104 see their clients
55% | In Person and Online | |
45% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
77% | Female | |
23% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counseling
How can I find a therapist in 87104?
Search for nearby therapists or counselors by inputting your city, town, or suburb; or zip code; or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or zip code into the search bar.
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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.