Veterans Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) and military veteran, my focus is to serve other military veterans and their families. Although serving the military community is my primary focus, I am certainly open and available to others seeking guidance and support. Whether you are dealing with the stress of a recent deployment, transitioning out of the military, having separation anxiety, communication/relationship issues, or dealing with PTSD, there is no need to navigate these life struggles on your own. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness and counseling can help.

My work focuses on exploring strengths and loveable qualities that can be called upon to help you be more unconditionally loving toward yourself and others. I believe in hearing your story, in your words, and having a collaborative relationship to find the answers you need for lasting wellness and recovery. I know you seek out therapy to get an unbiased collaboration, and in many cases a shared experience, to be able to find solutions to those problems that are interfering with your everyday life, including your safety. I look forward to meeting you and joining you on your journey to healing and peace.

I have worked with a diverse group of clients to aid in managing ADHD, anxiety, transitions and adjustments (veterans, military spouses, aging, life stages), emotional regulation, and building healthy communication skills. I offer a more directive approach to therapy and help build trust and rapport within the therapeutic relationship. I work with adults to build coping skills, regulation skills, and to develop an understanding of themselves to make healthier choices moving forward. I understand that therapy can be intimidating and I aim to help ease that discomfort within the therapeutic space to ensure progress can be made.

Hello there! My name is Ariel McGrew, and I am a licensed professional clinical mental health counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico and LPC in Colorado. I specialize in Telemental Health services and am passionate about providing personalized and compassionate care to my clients. I am certified in various mental health treatment areas. My services are designed to be effective, confidential, and convenient for individuals across NM & CO. Whether you need support for a personality disorder, are struggling with anxiety, or require a comprehensive ADHD assessment and treatment, I am here to guide you toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.

As a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 35 years of recovery, I enjoy working with other recovering individuals. I have a wide range of treatment therapy expertise to address co-existing issues that often complicate recovery. My professional experience started in 1988 as a substance abuse counselor intern in residential treatment, with later work in outpatient, hospital, criminal justice and military programs where I eventually became a Clinical Director. While I support 12 step recovery, I also offer alternative approaches that are individualized to more closely align with client desires and motivation.

I am an empathetic Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who practices in New Mexico. With a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a minor in Communication from the University of New Mexico, earned in 2020, I have a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and effective interpersonal communication. I furthered my education by securing a Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in 2023, equipping me with advanced therapeutic skills to serve clients effectively. My clinical practice is especially attuned to the needs of public safety personnel and their families.

BeMeBetter is accepting new clients. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and a certified Financial Social Worker, I work with individuals struggling with affective disorders (depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma) and financial stress affecting overall wellbeing. I particularly enjoy helping Veterans, their family members, and adolescents struggling with school performance or phase of life problems.

We change every day. Sometimes those changes are big and leave us feeling uncertain or knocked down. And sometimes they are so small, we barely notice them. My clients are often looking for help to resolve old changes they haven't embraced or struggling with current or future change. Whether a new career, retiring, losing a loved one, moving to a new place, or making an identity transition, change can be upsetting and frightening! I help my clients understand the change process, and to settle into their strength so they can take back control of their lives, leading to better mood, less anxiety, and greater life satisfaction.

I use the Interactive Metronome (see Interactive Metronome.com) to treat ADD, ADHD, Brain Injuries, and other what I call brain configuration issues. I work with children, adolescents, adults, GBLT, couples, and blended families that often blend like oil and water. I have worked with Veterans with PTSD and other issues.

Hello! I'm Hope Coleman, a licensed social worker deeply committed to fostering resilience and well-being in my clients. With a rich educational background from Simmons University and Louisiana State University, and diverse work experience across various settings, I bring a unique blend of knowledge and skills to my practice.

Hello! I am an independently licensed clinical counselor in NM, nationally board-certified, and certified as an EMDR therapist through the EMDR International Association.

The overarching therapeutic philosophy at Desert Wise is the belief that good therapy starts with meaningful human interactions. We believe that therapists must be comfortable, safe, and trustworthy to sit in a room with. Desert Wise's interdisciplinary team utilizes a range of treatment approaches (as outlined on our clinician's bios on our website's team page), but at our core, we believe that every patient who sits in front of us makes sense. It's our job to help them make sense of their life story and who they are today.

As a clinical social worker providing psychotherapy services, I want to provide good customer service and services customized to your individual needs. I want to help you live the life you want to live. Learn how to reduce your anxiety by changing your patterns of thinking or acting. I can work with multiple issues including mood disorders, addictions, and chronic medical conditions. Focusing on the relationship you have with yourself will improve your self-esteem and help you learn how to relate better with others. It's not just therapy; it's about living your life.

I have worked with a variety of populations to include adults, children, couples, families, military, and LGBTQ+, all with various presenting problems and diagnoses. I’ve provided treatment for many with extended trauma both in childhood and adulthood, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, marital and relationship challenges, adjustment disorders, military lifestyle adjustment, and psychosis.

I am passionate about empowering clients to access their own strengths and resources in order to overcome the difficult challenges that life throws at us. I believe that relationships impact every aspect of our lives. I have experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, families and military personnel dealing with a wide range of concerns. I have worked with clients on concerns such as: depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parent/child conflict, stress, low self-esteem, emotional and behavioral issues, post traumatic stress disorder and trauma.

I have been a licensed social worker since July 2017, but I have been helping New Mexico military families, Veterans, aging population and the homeless for over 12 years. As a military veteran, I understand the struggles with adapting to civilian life, and have experience working with substance abuse, trauma, depression, anxiety, chronic pain and coping with stress. I love working with tweens and teens and I have experience with couples and family therapy.

***Accepting New Clients*** We specialize in women and couples counseling and empower clients by utilizing a variety of coping skills for anxiety, depression, life transitions, relationships, and personal pain. We will walk through this portion of your journey while you gain insight and clarity around the challenges you're currently facing. We understand the challenges unique to women and couples and when you're ready to find support and guidance through experienced, licensed professionals, we're here for you. We are well versed, female therapists who are empathetic to uncertainty, anxiety, depression, and relationships.

We specialize in treating complex PTSD through a holistic and integrative health approach. All providers are trained in DBT. Some of our providers provide EMDR. Our ideal client is eager and completely motivated to do the inner-work to face their inner "shadows," to move into deeper healing. With our specialized trauma and shamanic healing training, we are eager to help, as holistically as possible. Providers are trained in an integrative health approach to complex trauma treatment. We will actively mirror your pace and effort. Love Is Healing also offer Comprehensive Community Support Services. Online only for Texas clients.

Are you feeling depressed, unsure you can come out of this sadness. Do you avoid going places, seeing friends and acquaintances and relatives? Are you becoming weaker, physically tired, due to lack of movement? Or, has life become so intense that your stress levels are to high to withstand. Is you anxiety level high, and you are having panic attacks> Do you feel that the rest of the world has left you behind, and you don't know how you can possibly catch up? Are you lonely, so much that alcohol or drug use seems the only way to cope. These are areas that I am very knowledgeable about and have much life experience.