Therapists in Albuquerque, NM

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.

Do you feel irritable, angry, depressed with your life or your relationships? Is someone in your life difficult, moody, disorganized, irresponsible? Dr. Prefontaine assists individuals and couples in handling issues related to difficult personal issues or relationship issues.

We are excited to meet you on your journey to healing. We are committed to providing therapy services that are both compassionate and empowering. We work with adolescents, adults, and families. Our approach to family therapy is through a systemic perspective. Trying to understand individual behavior within the context of the family. We have experience working with a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, behavioral issues, attachment disorders, and marital and family issues. Therapy is about acquiring the tools we need when faced with adversity.

My goal is to support & encourage with compassion, empathy & respect. I have become painfully aware of the need for affordable, professional & efficient, solution focused support, especially during the holidays! I am experienced in working with individuals &/or couples who are struggling alone &/or in their relationships or who are dealing with such issues as anxiety &/or depression, trauma, addiction, legal issues, gender identity, infidelity, divorce, ADHD/Autism (I am a professional member of AANE, the Asperger/Autism Network) &/or learning disorders, physical conditions, bullying, suicidal ideation &/or grief & loss.

Everyone has long-standing behavior patterns, habitual perceptions, and irrational beliefs - left unexamined some of these are going to undermine your happiness. As a cognitive-constructivist (wordy way of saying we choose how we make sense of the world) my goal is to help you see things from different perspectives and to respond to life's challenges in new and more rewarding ways. Just as you have taught your body to respond reflexively, your thinking has also become reflexive. When you become aware of your patterned thoughts and emotional reflexes, you can decide what works for you and what works against you.

I am committed to providing therapy services that is both compassionate and empowering. I work with adults, adolescents and families. My approach to family therapy is through a systemic perspective. Trying to understand individual behavior within the context of the family. My approach to therapy is to help process thoughts and feelings in an environment that is safe and non-judgmental.

Book Directly with me at my website: tinyurl.com/headwayhorace My experience includes residential, school, and agency settings. I specialize in Men’s Issues, OCD, couples, and ASD. I also enjoy the areas of anxiety, depression, identity development, and life transitions. I offer assessment and treatment for ADHD for residents of Alabama. If you find yourself feeling stuck, I can help you use skills you already have and build on your strengths to overcome obstacles.

Do you find yourself struggling to live comfortably, happily, in the life you lead? Almost half of US Citizens experience Clinical anxiety and/or depression in their lifetimes. And all of us experience sadness, frustration, fear and worry. Would it surprise you to learn that the story we tell about our lives goes a long way towards defining the experiences we have? It’s not simply WHAT happens to us, but, more importantly, what we make of what happens to us, that guides our experience of an event or interaction. We are telling the wrong stories about our lives! We need to learn how to challenge what we know and learn a new way.

If you’re an individual or couple with past or current trauma, or an LGBTQIA+ teen or adult, I may be the right therapist for you. I use an eclectic approach with elements of CBT, MI, ACT, and SFBT. I also now offer IFS (parts work) informed treatment if you’re looking for somatic therapy. The work I do is unique to each client or set of clients, as each diagnosis presents differently depending on the host. I also work well with teens and parents. I cut my therapist teeth at a homeless shelter for teens for the first four years of my career. I have a keen understanding of the ways teens and parents relate.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best, "Nothing ever great was accomplished without Enthusiasm". My passion is not only helping others in a time in need but also treating them with respect and dignity. I hold myself to high standards in maintaining the right of client determination while showing unconditional positive regard for all. My own goal as a therapist is to try to help others feel empowered, restored, and of course enthusiastic each and everyday.

** Anxiety, panic disorder, trauma, PTSD, Medical PTSD ** Anxiety is physically painful. Your heart races. Your muscles tense. Your palms sweat. You have an overwhelming sense of dread as your natural fight or flight response kicks in. Do you fight back? Do you retreat to your own space? Or do you freeze in uncertainty? If you are experiencing anxiety on a daily basis, it is probably having a negative impact on your your health. Your back and shoulders hurt. Your quality of sleep is poor. You are fatigued, but you make yourself busier to justify your exhaustion.

We do our best to create a welcoming and comfortable environment because sometimes the work can be difficult and uncomfortable. I invite all clients to bring anything that makes them more comfortable to do their work. If you’re not sure of what that is we can work together to find some of those comforts to help in your day to day life.

Mending Hearts, LLC is a small behavioral health agency providing a safe and nurturing therapeutic environment for therapy and community support services. My mission is to work with individuals on their unique road to healing. I provide the support needed to embark on a personal journey of understanding, growth, and change.

My goal in therapy is to meet you where you are and provide the support to access the tools you need to deal with your challenges. I believe that it is important to provide a safe and supportive environment where issues that are causing disturbance in your life can be explored. I work with adolescents, adults, and couples from various backgrounds and experiencing various problems.

People come to therapy for all kinds of reasons - to learn more about themselves, to have someone sit with them during difficult times, to process life events, to share without feeling judged. With all the crises, conflicts, disasters, and devastation happening in the world it’s hard not to feel broken. And that's without the personal dramas that play out in our lives. How do we learn to accept what is? How do we learn to change?

**Now offering medication management** Each of us is on a journey and there will be times where we feel lost, alone, overwhelmed or inadequate. We believe the key to moving past difficulties in your life involves developing greater awareness, understanding, and self-compassion in a safe and affirming space. We will explore what is holding you back, develop skills so you can change unhealthy patterns while gently challenging you to move towards health and wellbeing. We are all resilient and have the inherent ability to change and thrive. Each day offers an opportunity to learn from the past and fully immerse ourselves in the present.

Video/Telephone sessions available. These are stressful uncertain times in our lives and in the World. Having to isolate and distance from each other, increases everyone’s anxiety and even depression. I am an Independent Licensed Clinical Counselor with 20+ years experience helping people cope, and get through tough times. I am available for Video/telephone therapy 7 days a week. Temporarily, I am only accepting new clients with Presbyterian Medicaid. Looking forward to speaking with you. Take Care. Diane

Have you ever wondered what therapy is all about? Is it for you? Do you experience: angry outbursts, complete shut down, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, suicidal ideation, or issues with impulse control. Understanding the role that being in a regulated state is the cornerstone to mental health. The mission of my practice is to teach every person, in a group or individual setting, the foundations of regulation and how to connect to it within their own body.

Are you suffering because your life is out of balance? If you are, your relationships have probably deteriorated and you may feel depressed, anxious, tense and irritable. Even your relationship with your self may be suffering. These emotions are telling you that your psychological system is out of balance and adjustments need to be made. Whether you are single, in a relationship, or in a family system, I will help you to identify where these imbalances are happening for you and we will work together to establish harmony and restore health and wellbeing to your personal or family system.