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Desert Sky Therapy Services, LLC-Paige Pierson
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, LPCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in trauma-focused adult therapy issues ranging from marriage/couples therapy, anxiety, depression, PTSD, abuse, family conflict, and the addiction cycle.
Hello! Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step. It’s my goal to assist my clients while they're working toward a healthier, happier life. I work with my clients to find a mindful approach through the acceptance of patterns of thoughts and beliefs. I feel it's important to provide support while trying to answer life's big questions. A person's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes can directly affect their feelings and behaviors whether that be a result of learned responses or a trauma response. I'm happy you've decided to reach out! Please visit my waitlist to add your info; www.desertskytherapy.com
I specialize in trauma-focused adult therapy issues ranging from marriage/couples therapy, anxiety, depression, PTSD, abuse, family conflict, and the addiction cycle.
Hello! Thank you for reaching out and taking the first step. It’s my goal to assist my clients while they're working toward a healthier, happier life. I work with my clients to find a mindful approach through the acceptance of patterns of thoughts and beliefs. I feel it's important to provide support while trying to answer life's big questions. A person's thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes can directly affect their feelings and behaviors whether that be a result of learned responses or a trauma response. I'm happy you've decided to reach out! Please visit my waitlist to add your info; www.desertskytherapy.com
(505) 309-3266 View (505) 309-3266
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Alameda Marriage and Family Therapy and Intensive
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LAMFT, LSAA
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88005
I have specialty in marriage and family therapy, and substance use and abuse.
Hello, my name is Violet. I work with individuals, couples and families who may be struggling with something that they need to change, or who just need to engage in thinking differently about a problem. I am not here to judge anyone, I practice from the perspective that we all deal with things the best that we can, and when we learn better strategies, we do better. Let me help you to learn better strategies.
I have specialty in marriage and family therapy, and substance use and abuse.
Hello, my name is Violet. I work with individuals, couples and families who may be struggling with something that they need to change, or who just need to engage in thinking differently about a problem. I am not here to judge anyone, I practice from the perspective that we all deal with things the best that we can, and when we learn better strategies, we do better. Let me help you to learn better strategies.
(575) 222-7944 View (575) 222-7944
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Bart Schofield
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified Verified
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
We confront anxiety, life transitions, traumas present and past, marital issues and sexual difficulties.
I believe no one lives in a vacuum. That's why I'll be asking about you and your relationships with family and friends. Your children don't live in a vacuum, either. In working with them, you'll be included in parts or all of their sessions. My practice is called the Rio Rancho Family Counseling Center. When you're seeing me alone or as a couple, you determine when and what problems to talk about and how fast and how deep we go. I draw on several methods of therapy because my practice is patient oriented and patient directed.
We confront anxiety, life transitions, traumas present and past, marital issues and sexual difficulties.
I believe no one lives in a vacuum. That's why I'll be asking about you and your relationships with family and friends. Your children don't live in a vacuum, either. In working with them, you'll be included in parts or all of their sessions. My practice is called the Rio Rancho Family Counseling Center. When you're seeing me alone or as a couple, you determine when and what problems to talk about and how fast and how deep we go. I draw on several methods of therapy because my practice is patient oriented and patient directed.
(505) 431-4075 View (505) 431-4075
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Michele M Donovan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with persons of all gender and gender non-conforming identities as well as all relationship orientations including consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, kink- friendly and traditional couples and marriage.
Just by showing up and reading this, you are brave! Looking for help isn’t always easy, but if any of the following resonates with you, I believe I can help! Do you find yourself feeling stuck in negative repetitive patterns? Overwhelmed and confused? Experiencing anxiety and/or depression and wanting more out of life but not sure how to get there. I know life can feel like an uphill battle at times, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I can support you through the challenging and confusing parts of your journey and share in the celebration of your successes in personal growth along the way.
I work with persons of all gender and gender non-conforming identities as well as all relationship orientations including consensual non-monogamy, polyamory, kink- friendly and traditional couples and marriage.
Just by showing up and reading this, you are brave! Looking for help isn’t always easy, but if any of the following resonates with you, I believe I can help! Do you find yourself feeling stuck in negative repetitive patterns? Overwhelmed and confused? Experiencing anxiety and/or depression and wanting more out of life but not sure how to get there. I know life can feel like an uphill battle at times, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. I can support you through the challenging and confusing parts of your journey and share in the celebration of your successes in personal growth along the way.
(505) 295-2673 View (505) 295-2673
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Richard E Nasef
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MA
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87508
My degrees are in marriage and family counseling and child clinical psychology.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
My degrees are in marriage and family counseling and child clinical psychology.
The purpose of counseling and psychotherapy is to help individuals embrace healthy life choices through self-understanding and self-awareness. Counseling helps clients/patients identify the causes of stress and to find meaningful and fulling remedies for their life situations, in a safe and supportive atmosphere.
(505) 636-1610 View (505) 636-1610
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John H Reiser
Counselor, MA
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Treatment areas: depression, anxiety, trauma, autism spectrum, PTSD, bipolar, schizoaffactive disorder, transgender, gender dysphoria, relationships, life transitions, borderline personality, narcissistic personality couples marital therapy.
I am a dedicated clinician and I strive to create a strong, supportive space for clients who are interested in their inner work. I have worked with clients in severe emotional distress, and also with clients who just feel a need to "find a new path forward". Some of my clients come for brief intensive counseling during a crisis while others to do longer-term work on a quest for self-understanding and freedom from past painful experiences. Couples counseling is also part of my practice. I have extensive psychoanalytic training as well as experience in short-term modalities.
Treatment areas: depression, anxiety, trauma, autism spectrum, PTSD, bipolar, schizoaffactive disorder, transgender, gender dysphoria, relationships, life transitions, borderline personality, narcissistic personality couples marital therapy.
I am a dedicated clinician and I strive to create a strong, supportive space for clients who are interested in their inner work. I have worked with clients in severe emotional distress, and also with clients who just feel a need to "find a new path forward". Some of my clients come for brief intensive counseling during a crisis while others to do longer-term work on a quest for self-understanding and freedom from past painful experiences. Couples counseling is also part of my practice. I have extensive psychoanalytic training as well as experience in short-term modalities.
(505) 587-5752 View (505) 587-5752
Photo of Melissa Tarazon, Drug & Alcohol Counselor in New Mexico
Melissa Tarazon
Drug & Alcohol Counselor, MA, MAMFT, LADAC
Verified Verified
Farmington, NM 87401
As a marriage and family therapist, I also work extensively with adult children of alcoholics/addicts in the hope of reaching a peace that enables us to have healthy relationships with others.
I specialize in working with families who are experiencing addiction issues, dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction), co-occurring disorders, and other problems that are often experienced within a family. Healthy coping skills are learned, we are not born with them! My background includes adults and adolescents; court ordered treatment, Severally Emotionally Disturbed youth and clients who have been in a residential setting. As a trauma specialist, I work with co-dependency issues, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.
As a marriage and family therapist, I also work extensively with adult children of alcoholics/addicts in the hope of reaching a peace that enables us to have healthy relationships with others.
I specialize in working with families who are experiencing addiction issues, dual diagnosis (mental health and addiction), co-occurring disorders, and other problems that are often experienced within a family. Healthy coping skills are learned, we are not born with them! My background includes adults and adolescents; court ordered treatment, Severally Emotionally Disturbed youth and clients who have been in a residential setting. As a trauma specialist, I work with co-dependency issues, sexual assault, domestic violence, etc.
(505) 322-6338 View (505) 322-6338
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Activate Behavioral Health
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Farmington, NM 87401
Have you struggled with finding balance in your daily life? Peace in your marriage? Tangled with chaos in your family and or relationships? This upheaval can leave us feeling empty, frustrated, sad, and uncertain about the choices we make and what to do next. Having a place to turn where we can safely talk about what to do next can make all the difference for healthy change. This what therapy can do for you. It can be difficult and scary to take steps to make the call, however I can help.
Have you struggled with finding balance in your daily life? Peace in your marriage? Tangled with chaos in your family and or relationships? This upheaval can leave us feeling empty, frustrated, sad, and uncertain about the choices we make and what to do next. Having a place to turn where we can safely talk about what to do next can make all the difference for healthy change. This what therapy can do for you. It can be difficult and scary to take steps to make the call, however I can help.
(505) 393-7346 View (505) 393-7346
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The Trahan Therapy Center
Licensed Professional Counselor, MEd, LPC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87122
We at The Trahan Therapy Center enjoy working with clients age 14+. Having counseled clients globally with concerns related to self, relationships, family, pre-marital, marital, employment, finances, depression, anger, medication management, bi-polar disorder, weight management, mental health screening and more fall within the spectrum of our expertise. We are open to meeting with you and learning about how we can work together to yield an excellent outcome. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Let's make your family whole and help you to live your best life. We are shaping minds & changing lives, one at a time.
We at The Trahan Therapy Center enjoy working with clients age 14+. Having counseled clients globally with concerns related to self, relationships, family, pre-marital, marital, employment, finances, depression, anger, medication management, bi-polar disorder, weight management, mental health screening and more fall within the spectrum of our expertise. We are open to meeting with you and learning about how we can work together to yield an excellent outcome. We offer virtual and in-person sessions. Let's make your family whole and help you to live your best life. We are shaping minds & changing lives, one at a time.
(346) 245-5324 View (346) 245-5324
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CK Olivieri Blackmore
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, PhD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Albuquerque, NM 87108  (Online Only)
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
CK Olivieri Blackmore is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who approaches life with warmth, compassion, and creativity. CK specializes in relationship dynamics, post-traumatic stress disorders, and developmental life transitions. She is particularly adept at issues pertaining to the queer community and their loved ones. CK utilizes eclectic modalities such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, Gottman, and IFS to navigate the nuanced needs of her diverse clientele and the associated sexual and gendered concerns that arise. Blending insight-oriented and behavioral change practices, CK works from a quirky and truly innovative lens.
(518) 269-5458 View (518) 269-5458
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Tamera Nicole Rasmussen
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LPCC, NCC, C-PD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88007  (Online Only)
Hi! While it is necessary to introduce myself according to my education, experience, licensing, and specializations it is more important to let you know that I am a human first. I live life just like you and experience parenting pitfalls, marriage challenges, financial quandaries, and all of the other stuff that life is made of. My role in your life isn’t to tell you what to do or how to do it, it is to use the clinical skills I’ve learned, wisdom I’ve gained, and my clinical experience to help you navigate and heal from the “stuff” in your life.
Hi! While it is necessary to introduce myself according to my education, experience, licensing, and specializations it is more important to let you know that I am a human first. I live life just like you and experience parenting pitfalls, marriage challenges, financial quandaries, and all of the other stuff that life is made of. My role in your life isn’t to tell you what to do or how to do it, it is to use the clinical skills I’ve learned, wisdom I’ve gained, and my clinical experience to help you navigate and heal from the “stuff” in your life.
(832) 966-3345 View (832) 966-3345
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Allie Walker
Pre-Licensed Professional, LMSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
The foundation of Allie’s clinical practice is seeing past the binary imposed by social systems and supporting people in living their best life in its full colorful spectrum. Through her studies, work and personal life, she has learned that navigating the world as our whole complex selves with all of our intersecting identities, is a beautiful and healing experience.
The foundation of Allie’s clinical practice is seeing past the binary imposed by social systems and supporting people in living their best life in its full colorful spectrum. Through her studies, work and personal life, she has learned that navigating the world as our whole complex selves with all of our intersecting identities, is a beautiful and healing experience.
(505) 805-2733 View (505) 805-2733
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Mindful Counseling LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, LCSW
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
Experience a non-judgmental environment with a therapist who is fully present to what you are going through. We will create a 'therapeutic custom fit' as we work with you. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, facing past trauma, or wanting to enhance relationships, we can help you navigate through. Not sure whether working with us is the right decision? We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our therapists and how we can help you. Our website also confirms the appointments we currently have available as well as instructions on how to start therapy.
Experience a non-judgmental environment with a therapist who is fully present to what you are going through. We will create a 'therapeutic custom fit' as we work with you. Whether you are experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, facing past trauma, or wanting to enhance relationships, we can help you navigate through. Not sure whether working with us is the right decision? We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our therapists and how we can help you. Our website also confirms the appointments we currently have available as well as instructions on how to start therapy.
(505) 899-9329 View (505) 899-9329
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Evolvement Behavioral Health - Cynthia Ordonez
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT, LADAC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88005
I enjoy working with clients that want to work on things. I am very honest yet compassionate and caring. I like to help clients look at their puzzle pieces and figure them out. I am not the expert in your life, you are. I am here to help you figure things out. I have worked with trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, and family issues. I enjoy working with teens, individuals, couples and families. I work from a family systems perspective so I believe working on the family is important. I use the modality that best suits the client which may include inner child work, mindfulness, processing trauma, and relapse prevention.
I enjoy working with clients that want to work on things. I am very honest yet compassionate and caring. I like to help clients look at their puzzle pieces and figure them out. I am not the expert in your life, you are. I am here to help you figure things out. I have worked with trauma, sexual abuse, substance abuse, and family issues. I enjoy working with teens, individuals, couples and families. I work from a family systems perspective so I believe working on the family is important. I use the modality that best suits the client which may include inner child work, mindfulness, processing trauma, and relapse prevention.
(575) 209-4269 View (575) 209-4269
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Odyssey Counseling, LLC
Counselor, LPCC, LCSW, LMHC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87107
At Odyssey Counseling we focus on meeting people wherever they're at. Everyone falls down from time to time. For us counseling is a collaboration. We work with you to pinpoint problems and help explore ways to help you get to where you want to be. We have specialties including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Acute Stress, Divorce, grief, parenting, relationship, and life transition issues. We have numerous programs including services for first responders and their families, and an IOP Substance Abuse/Trauma Program for women . We provide health and wellness programs to workplaces and offer an Employee Assistance Program.
At Odyssey Counseling we focus on meeting people wherever they're at. Everyone falls down from time to time. For us counseling is a collaboration. We work with you to pinpoint problems and help explore ways to help you get to where you want to be. We have specialties including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Acute Stress, Divorce, grief, parenting, relationship, and life transition issues. We have numerous programs including services for first responders and their families, and an IOP Substance Abuse/Trauma Program for women . We provide health and wellness programs to workplaces and offer an Employee Assistance Program.
(505) 333-4316 View (505) 333-4316
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Sinea Ormand
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Silver City, NM 88061  (Online Only)
Not currently accepting new clients.
Not currently accepting new clients.
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Casa De Mi Alma
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSSA, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Las Cruces, NM 88005
Waitlist for new clients
Hello! My name is Alma and I am honored to introduce my growing practice to you. Casa De Mi Alma (House of my Soul) is a holistic center with a team of therapists who offer various modalities to select from; creating a multi-faceted approach to best fit your needs and better serve wellness in our community. We believe addressing the connection of the mind-body-spirit is the best way to achieve ultimate balance in life. The focal point of the center is to offer services that encourage obtaining this balance. Those receiving services will have treatment plans created to serve their personal life advancement and wellness goals.
Hello! My name is Alma and I am honored to introduce my growing practice to you. Casa De Mi Alma (House of my Soul) is a holistic center with a team of therapists who offer various modalities to select from; creating a multi-faceted approach to best fit your needs and better serve wellness in our community. We believe addressing the connection of the mind-body-spirit is the best way to achieve ultimate balance in life. The focal point of the center is to offer services that encourage obtaining this balance. Those receiving services will have treatment plans created to serve their personal life advancement and wellness goals.
(575) 376-6276 View (575) 376-6276
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Jennifer Rabinowitz
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, MSW
Verified Verified
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Thank you for your interest. People come to therapy to address a variety of issues and needs. Therapy helps people to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, the issues impacting their lives and barriers to personal change. Therapy helps to take down those walls and aids the building of a more satisfying and authentically lived life.
Thank you for your interest. People come to therapy to address a variety of issues and needs. Therapy helps people to gain a deeper understanding of themselves, the issues impacting their lives and barriers to personal change. Therapy helps to take down those walls and aids the building of a more satisfying and authentically lived life.
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Sara McFarlane
Counselor, MA, LPCC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Waitlist for new clients
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.
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.
(505) 587-8604 View (505) 587-8604
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Especially For Families Therapy
Counselor, MA, NCC, CRS, LPCC
Verified Verified
Albuquerque, NM 87120
I Love helping folks who are struggling with difficult problems. I'm a good listener and I have an unlimited number of practical suggestions and help for you. I will not give up! Together, you & I WILL get your problems solved. I have trained with some of the most experienced therapists worldwide and I have expertise in most areas that people struggle in. I've been a counselor/therapist for many years because I LOVE doing this! You & I will get to the root of your problem and we will solve it. No case is too difficult!
I Love helping folks who are struggling with difficult problems. I'm a good listener and I have an unlimited number of practical suggestions and help for you. I will not give up! Together, you & I WILL get your problems solved. I have trained with some of the most experienced therapists worldwide and I have expertise in most areas that people struggle in. I've been a counselor/therapist for many years because I LOVE doing this! You & I will get to the root of your problem and we will solve it. No case is too difficult!
(505) 219-4069 View (505) 219-4069
Marriage Counseling Therapists

How does marriage counseling work?

Marriage counseling works by teaching couples concrete skills to communicate with one another and solve disagreements in healthy ways. A trained mental health professional works with both members of a couple to explore difficulties the couple may be having and helps them develop skills to address these matters. Couples who don’t have any difficulties but want to prepare for marriage may develop skills for the future.

How long does marriage counseling typically last?

Marriage counseling is a short-term form of therapy; the process may last between four and eight sessions. Other forms of relationship guidance from mental health professionals, such as couples therapy, are longer lasting, may focus on the past rather than just the present, and are tailored to the individual couple and their emotions, history, and patterns in the relationship. Couples therapy often lasts for 12 weeks or longer.

Is marriage counseling effective?

Marriage counseling helps many couples develop relationship skills that may not have been acquired or tested in a relationship; partners may be better able to communicate and address conflict following counseling. However, there are many different forms of marriage counseling, and this form of counseling does not have as strong an evidence base as other modalities such as couples therapy.

Is marriage counseling effective if only one partner wants to go?

Yes, marriage counseling can still be effective if one partner convinces the other to engage in the process. Of course, whether counseling is effective depends on the couple’s commitment to work on their relationship; however, the short-term, skills-based nature of marriage counseling makes it a relatively easy “ask” of a partner, and the hesitant individual may see its value once counseling begins.