Top New Mexico children therapists who accept cash payments

Hello and Welcome! I am privileged to walk with you as you go through your journey while instilling hope and optimism in a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive environment. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC). I have over 20 years of clinical experience. I have extensive experience working with EAPs, families, individuals, adults, and adolescents, providing a wide range of clinical support, consulting with supervisors, crises consulting, and coaching employees. My style is empathetic, caring, insightful, non-judgmental, good listening, constructive feedback, humor, and practical. Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to developing a therapeutic relationship to help make positive changes. A failure is not a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying. B. F. Skinner

I am a non-pathologizing therapist, which means I believe people are not defined by the problem they are struggling with. I do not perceive people as ‘good’ or ‘bad,’ but instead simply doing their best in each situation given the context of their history and current situation. I see it as an honor to be invited into someone’s life story and to be trusted to work with them towards their therapeutic goals. I understand that people have varied experiences and come in with different goals/expectations. It is my job to meet someone where they are, and to work collaboratively at their pace. I enjoy working with relationships. This includes your relationship with others, yourself, and other societal systems. My role is to help you navigate these relationships and get out of patterns that are making you feel stuck. I specialize in individuals, couples, non-traditional relationships, relationship issues, the LGBTQIA+ community, life changes, stage of life adjustment, stress, and anxiety.

Hi, I’m Elizabeth (She/her)! Everyone deserves freedom and space to make sense of our life experiences and needs, and caring support of others to help in making and processing life choices (and yes mistakes too!) Even though it feels like it sometimes, we are never truly alone, nor can we do it all alone! As a counselor, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space and time for us to explore your concerns, process the past, develop goals, discover and embrace strengths, grow support, and make steps towards what matters to you! I view counseling relationships as mutually transformative and look forward to working with you from a place of authenticity, compassion, and collaboration. I graduated from University of Oregon with a B.S. in Psychology in 2017. I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical mental health counseling from Lamar University in 2020. I am licensed by the state of Texas as a Licensed Professional Counselor and I’m a National Certified Counselor by the National Board of Certified Counselors. I am certified as a victim’s services advocate by the Texas Office of the Attorney General and provide crisis advocacy and counseling services for survivors of relationship and family violence.

Much of my career has focused on working with adolescents and young people as they transition into adulthood. In addition, I have experience helping clients coping with depression, anxiety, adjustment issues, addictions, parenting issues, & anger management. Helping clients to identify strategies to reach their goals is my objective. I want clients to work through their unique challenges and learn to manage their stressors to live healthy and productive lives. Furthermore, I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps toward a change. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. Open to working with adolescents ages 13 and older.

Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla, DSW, LCSW, CCM, CWC Licensed in Texas, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida & Wyoming. As a dedicated and compassionate mental health professional, I bring a unique blend of clinical expertise and coaching strategies to help individuals achieve their fullest potential. I hold a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Case Manager, and Certified Wellness Coach. Are your thoughts constantly racing, imagining worst-case scenarios, or leaving you feeling mentally exhausted? Do you find yourself burned out in life or at work, overwhelmed by daily stress, or emotionally drained from depression, grief or loss? If so, you’re not alone-and you don’t have to figure it out alone either. Whether you're facing stress, anxiety, depression, emotional distress, trauma, or simply seeking to grow personally or professionally, I focus on treating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll create a supportive space where transformation is possible. My approach bridges the best of both worlds—therapy and coaching—allowing for a personalized and integrative path to healing and growth. I specialize in evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy. My mission is to create a safe and nurturing space allowing clients to process their stories, navigate difficult life challenges, and help them transition to a place of healing and transformation.

I am the founder of Hygge Counseling Services. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor. I am trained in Perinatal mental health, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, early childhood mental health, and Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality. Are you feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, stressed, angry, or having difficulty identifying your purpose? I provide a safe space for engaging in psychotherapy where individuals feel heard. I focus on meeting the needs of each client with coping skills for regulating mood, gaining awareness of triggers, and pursuing personal growth.

Hi, my name is Andrea Burgess and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist with 16 years of clinical experience. I began my work in the helping professions as a wilderness guide for incarcerated youth and served in the public sector in foster care and adoptions, juvenile justice, inpatient psychiatric service and emergency services. I absolutely love walking with people who are finding their way through tough times, and I believe it is both a calling and an honor to be able to do so. I work with clients who are struggling with difficult life transitions, relationship problems, parenting stresses, trauma and addictions. While I do believe that you have the answers you seek inside yourself, I am also willing to give my opinion when asked! I utilize my training in neuro-biology, mindfulness and meditation, twelve step recovery, attachment trauma, cognitive behavioral therapy, and relational boundaries to offer education and assist you with processing the particular content that is bringing you to Employee Assistance Services at this time. Please reach out if you think we are a good fit, as I would love to help!

I am grateful to be a guide to individuals during difficult life challenges: depression, anxiety, loss, trauma, and relationship issues. I work collaboratively with you to understand and define your current issues and find solutions. We will explore how to build upon strengths and help develop new coping skills to manage life's challenges. My therapeutic approach incorporates several major therapeutic modalities and techniques, including EMDR, Solution-Focused, CBT, DBT, and Imago. I seek to help my clients discover their potential and learn skills and strategies that will help them achieve their goals by empowering them and providing conditions for personal growth. I tailor my particular focus to the needs of the client(s). I believe that every individual possesses the strength and potential to work through life problems and that most issues are developmentally based.

I have over 20 years of experience working with all ages from teenagers to seniors. One thing I’ve learned through my experience is there is no shame in reaching out for help when we feel life is going against us. We all need it at some point, and if you realize you need some extra support, it is a healthy sign that you want to improve your life in some way. I follow the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) models to work with my clients to develop different ways of interacting with the world in order to get unstuck. If you are ready to try a different way of managing stress, anxiety, and depression, working as a team we can help you feel more connected to what is important, be present, and do what matters in life.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with nearly 20 years of mental health experience in a variety of treatment settings. I currently only provide individual counseling to adult clients. I tend to be a "jump right in"/very direct type of therapist and I mostly use Solution Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods in my practice. I enjoy helping clients identify where they are, where they want to be, and how therapy can assist them on their journey. I am a generalist therapist and my primary specialties are working with clients who are experiencing depression, anxiety, co-dependency tendencies, grief, and life stressors/transitions. As a social worker, I also believe environment and identity are important factors in who we are, what we struggle with, and the opportunities and roadblocks we might face. I seek to be inclusive in my therapeutic approach and respectful of how individual and societal elements affect a person's treatment needs and goals.