EMDR Therapists in Taos Ski Valley, NM

I offer online and in person therapy in Taos, Santa Fe and Gunnison, Colorado. I specialize in Art Therapy, EMDR, Mindfulness, Sand Tray and Natural approaches. I work with people of all ages, but have my certificate in Children’s Mental Health, best serving children and teenagers. I connect with clients who are in need of help with trauma, stress, anxiety and day-to-day issues.

As a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Registered Art Therapist, I work with clients at all ages and stages of life. I take a client-centered approach and follow the needs of each individual depending on whether they prefer talk therapy, art therapy or a combination. Majority of my experience includes working with clients that struggle with anxiety, depression, attachment issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse/neglect. I aim to create a safe space to build trust and empower self growth in my clients. Therapy has been healing in my own life and I hope to provide support for others struggling with their mental health.

Thank you for considering me as an active partner on your journey to self-understanding, self-compassion, inspiration, playfulness, intimacy and congruency. I work with individuals, couples, families and organizational groups. I use a psychodynamic frame drawing from specialized training in Complex Trauma, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems (IFS), IMAGO Relationship Therapy, Life Coaching, Mindfulness and Collaborative Dispute practices.

First, I commend you for your courage in seeking the right fit. This is not an easy task. My intention is to creatively guide you towards embodying your True, Authentic Self and building your resilience. I meet you where you're at and listen to you with care. I believe you have the POWER to shift on your own and that you have an innate capacity to heal. At the same time, I offer guidance and structure in your healing process so that you feel empowered and not alone. I focus on improving your quality of life, while deepening your Inner Awareness in a grounded way.

I am committed to obtaining excellent results and my patients will attest to this. I am an EMDR clinician, consultant and trainer nationally & internationally. I am Harvard, Berkeley and Stanford educated and am a practitioner-grounded in the research and literature. My practice brings the best of EMDR, hypnosis, biofeedback and mind/body medicine and marries it with 37 yrs of deep knowledge of the healing arts. As a former dancer and performer, a staunch scientist and a student pilot, I am conversant in both the world of artistic expression and the vast domain of science.

Everyone is subject to have problems come up from time to time. Seeking out help is often not easy, and especially from someone you don't know. The fact that you are on this page is a big step to take, and I commend you for that step. If you are currently looking for support for anything from a life transition to something that has been a little more long term, my hope is that you will take the courageous step forward in facing your difficulty. My view on facing hardships in life is that none of us need to do it alone, and the only way over a difficulty is to go through it.

I consider myself a Self-Healing Guide. My relationship with clients is built on respect, empathy, compassion, validation, humor and inspiration. We work Together. Much of my work is based on the knowing that you have all the answers inside yourself and my job is to help you re-learn how to access that information and heal. My job is to trust intuition and the information I receive while working with you to support you with grounded guidance & facilitation. I also offer Workshops & Retreats for women.

Robert Frost wrote “THE BEST WAY OUT IS ALWAYS THROUGH”. I come from a strength-based perspective, using an eclectic approach by offering a variety of therapeutic modalities that are oriented to the individual. Modalities inlcude EMDR and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I seek to help clients transition through difficult/challenging times to experiencing life in a more fulfilling & positive light.

From day one, I strive to create a comfortable environment in which my clients can feel at ease. I deeply respect the courage it takes to start therapy and am committed to providing an experience that resonates with you. ​ I am known for my warmth, patience, curiosity, and energy. Together, we will explore ways to proactively approach your goals and makes changes to the challenges you are experiencing. ​ I am deeply committed to supporting people who have experienced trauma as well as those who are dealing with challenges surrounding pregnancy, infertility, birth, loss, the postpartum period, and the transitions to parenthood.

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.

When we can skillfully relate to our inner experience/ emotions, we suffer less. I help people: Develop skills to be more adept at coping with the sufferings that are a part of everyone's life. Learn the inner and outer skills for healthier & happier Relationships. Heal Unresolved Issues/Trauma. Healing Trauma is a specialty. With the right approaches (I use EMDR & TAT) it is much faster and easier. I specialize in Trauma, Abuse (Sexual, Emotional, Physical), Relationship Issues. ( Individual & Couples Counseling), Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Death, Dying, Grief & Loss, Spiritual Growth/Evolution, Completely LGBTQ Friendly.

For 50 years, I have helped individuals and couples find more pleasure in life through creating satisfying relationships and meaningful work. Therapy at its best is a collaborative process between client and therapist. I have special interest and expertise in couple therapy and psychotherapy and have extensive training and experience in both. I practice trauma-informed therapy, including EMDR and other trauma-clearing techniques. I incorporate yoga, meditation, deep relaxation, visualization and other mind/body techniques. I customize my approach to the unique needs of each client. My work is informed by my own healing journey.

I enjoy assisting clients in finding meaning, joy and connection in their lives. All of us have had painful and traumatic experiences. Modern life is very stressful, and sometimes we need guidance and support in how to cope with difficult circumstances we might find ourselves facing. I can offer a variety of methods to let go of the past and find clarity and peace in the present, and hope for the future. Meditation, mindfulness, guided imagery, and EMDR are some of the techniques I utilize most. I look forward to meeting and working with you!

I welcome clients who seek therapy in order to change behaviors, relationships, or careers that are unsatisfying, and those who wish to unleash their creative energies - in the arts, business, academia, in parenting, and partnership. I especially enjoy clients who are questioning their relationship with addictive substances and are ready to take positive action. I have a warm and engaging style that my cients enjoy. I also specialize in healing the trauma of equestrian accidents.

My gift is to set the stage so you experience your deepest well being, free from all emotional upset. Since studying and practicing trauma resolution methods, and understanding the latest brain research, I have developed a unique psychotherapeutic modality,, The Connection Method™. It permanently resolves traumatic experiences and mood disorders. It is a system that goes beyond managing stress, depression, anxiety, impulsivity, psychosomatic illnesses etc. Instead, it transforms them at their core so you can live your full potential. I enjoy working with individuals of the most varied backgrounds, as I myself am from 4 countries.

Whatever you think you can do or believe you can do, begin it now. Action has magic, grace, and power in it.(Goethe) I am passionate about psychotherapy because it frequently reminds me that magic, grace, and powerful change are possible. We all feel confused, stuck, or hopeless during the course of our lives. Personally and professionally my work confirms that we are designed to grow towards healing and authentic happiness. As the sources of suffering often originate from impairments or losses in our primary relationships,so the greatest potential in psychotherapy lies in the relationship between client and therapist.

Therapy Modalities Offered EMDR: EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION REPROCESSING: to calm and regulate the nervous system. Supporting mindful self-regulation and behavior change. HYPNOTHERAPY. MINDFUL SOMATIC AWARENESS: Using Body awareness to facilitate the reprocessing and healing of traumatic experiences and emotional dysregulation. Group Hypno-Therapy Offering at Santa Fe Community Yoga Center. Join me on the last Saturday of every month. You can sign-up and learn more through their website.

In my work as a Marriage and Family therapist I intend to co-create a supportive, secure, and genuine relationship where you feel both safe and challenged to grow. I work with clients of all races, ages, and orientations, and my lens is trauma informed. Challenging life experiences and traumatic experiences can be healed through a felt sense of safety and trust and exploration of patterns and behaviors that limits our authentic self. I have experience working with adults, families, couples, adolescents and children.

The depth of relationship, confidence and trust you build with your therapist is fundamental to the work of therapy. I am here to support and guide you in a process of discovery and wellness, helping you to build strength and clarity, overcome obstacles and develop skillful and creative ways to be in relationship and live well and authentically. My approach is eclectic, I offer EMDR and trauma focused therapy, depth psychology and expressive therapies. Our work together will help you heal from pain, trauma and abuse, relieve anxiety and depression, and work through relationship issues, life transitions and creative blocks.