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Melissa M. Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Let's Connect (505) 309-3325
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Whether you feel you have no idea where to start, pooling at an in-between place, or need a supportive boost to get back on track in your life, I offer a holistic approach to therapy. To let the ups and downs be witnessed and heard is a profound experience. To receive the care you need is to let go of the belief that doing it alone is the only way. We will work with the contained emotions of transition, grief, relationships, or trauma, allowing wholeness and self-compassion to emerge. “Wisdom tells me I am nothing. Love tells me I am everything. And between the two my life flows.” ― Nisargadatta Maharaj
An integrative somatic, trauma-informed approach to meet your specific needs. Reconnect with a meaningful life, explore self-compassion, improve distress tolerance, and regain a sense of self-embodiment through research-based modalities.
As a holistic mental health counselor, my desire is to accompany you in the therapeutic process by offering an environment that allows you to be yourself in a curious, judgment-free environment. It’s a courageous journey to begin counseling, and I am committed to providing an experience that offers personal agency or choice and instills hope.
Call or Email Melissa M. Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (505) 309-3325
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $140
- Couple Sessions $150
- Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Melissa M. Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of New Mexico / CTB-2023-0008 Supervised by Geraldine J Glover (New Mexico / CCMH3262) Melissa M. Smith
- In Practice for 1 Year
- Degree/Diploma from Texas A&M University BA / 1995
- Attended New Mexico Highlands University, MA, Graduated 2022
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Dementia
- Depression
- Divorce
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Mother
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Single Mother
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Integrative
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (505) 309-3325
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Melissa M. Smith
Counselor, MA, LMHC