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When you recognize that your current patterns are no longer serving you, telling your story in a safe space can start you on the path back to your true self. Underneath the issues that trouble you; grief, trauma, depression, stress, feeling stuck…there are opportunities for growth and positive change. It’s time to reconnect with that still, soft voice inside of you that speaks to the truth of who you are; your best self. I’m here to support you in your healing process. I integrate the psycho therapeutic modalities of client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT and mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. My therapeutic approach is adapted to your needs. I specialize in depression, substance abuse issues, and self esteem issues. I provide a safe haven for you to share your story and explore, not only how patterns have emerged, but how you can re-write your narrative. There’s room in this space for all of your emotions, from tears to laughter, from anger to joy. I look forward to hearing your story and being part of your journey back to your true self (it’s been there all along). [Read More]

My clients bring in a range of issues and have varying ideas of what they would like to change about themselves and/or their lives — but they all have one thing in common, and that is motivation for change. Therapy can, and should, be a place for self-reflection and self-improvement and I am here to support that process. While a lot of my experience has been with children/adolescents and mood disorders, I approach every client with an open mind and heart, and strive to always create a safe and inviting space. I believe in “meeting the client where they are”. This means I don’t only work from a single theoretical standpoint, but rather formulate a treatment plan with the client that is based on their history and needs. I am trained in Motivational Interviewing, Seeking Safety, Interpersonal Therapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT. The hardest step is often the first step, but I encourage you to reach out today! I am excited to go on this journey with you. [Read More]

I am a positive and energetic clinical mental health counselor with extensive experience treating a very broad range of clients. I truly have a passion for helping people make positive changes within their lives. I have worked with individuals, couples, families and children and I have extensive experience and training in trauma, sexual issues, childhood and family dynamic issues, couples and families. I have also had the opportunity to educated other therapists as faculty at various colleges and universities. My areas of expertise include trauma informed therapy and emotional disturbed children with youth and families from diverse populations. I have worked extensively in Chicago, and am now loving seeing clients in Albuquerque, New Mexico. LGBTQ+ affirming [Read More]

Do you feel hopeless or lacking purpose?… Are you struggling with feelings of emptiness, guilt, anxiety, or depression. Do you have difficulties with relationships or family discord? If so, please know that your life CAN be different, and we can help you make the changes to give you “you” back. If you’ve ever been told you’re too “emotional, sensitive, dramatic, etc,” you’ve come to the right place. Together, we will develop a plan to strategically address your areas of concern to get you back on the right track as quickly as possible. You CAN do anything, but you do not HAVE to do everything! Does your crazy schedule make it hard to find time to come in?…..if so, we can help. We have several therapists who work AFTERNOONS, EVENINGS and WEEKENDS for your convenience! We also offer computer/telehealth sessions though HIPAA compliant platforms. Visit our website for further information, specialities and contact information. Whether it’s depression, anxiety, trauma or stress….Your life doesn’t have to look or feel the way it does right now. Einstein was correct- “You cannot solve your problems with the same mind that created them.” Let’s discuss what you can do. Give us a call and we’ll figure it out….. [Read More]

Sometimes life presents us with challenges that we never dreamed of facing, or it seems that all of a sudden, those who we thought would always be there for us are not. Sometimes we feel as though there is something greater that we should be doing with our lives. Intrinsically, you have the answers; sometimes you just need help in getting to them. Be kind to yourself, and come home to your true Self. Services are provided on a client-choice, client-centered perspective, using a mindfulness approach in healing, growing, and enriching life. I strive to encourage development of your skills to achieve realistic, authentic, and personally significant goals and I interweave mindfulness in traditional therapeutic techniques. Couples work entails working on the relationship instead of defending our stance or viewpoint to convince our partner that we are right and they are wrong. Each partner looks at what they bring to the relationship and each takes responsibility for their part, then takes necessary steps to reestablish the bond. [Read More]

My PhD in Clinical Psychology has given me the knowledge and sensitivity that psychotherapy is a very personal experience. Together we gain the trust to peel the layers of the “false self” away from the true, authentic self. Each person is different, therefore each person’s healing has to be treated individually. Human suffering can be healed and I treat trauma from early childhood to the present, treating unhealthy early attachment issues we may use now in relationships. Together we will examine patterns which the patient finds distressing and long standing. I do not give advise, rather I help the patient find the advise within. I treat individuals, adults, couples, adolescents. The length of treatment is a decision made by both of us and depends on the presenting issues. Please refer to the specialties I treat: PTSD, anxiety, depression, transgender and more. I work closely with medical doctors if medicine is necessary. Sessions are 50 minutes. I offer SKYPE and Facetime. I have a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a license LPCC and in California I have a license as well. I moved back to New Mexico from CA after practicing there 9 years, in 2013. I also lived in Santa Fe where I practiced for about 20 years. I had a commentary on KVMR, a radio station in California. I am a member of many Organizations. [Read More]

** Anxiety, panic disorder, trauma, PTSD, Psychological Testing and Evaluation ** 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. I help people who are experiencing anger and anxiety to understand the ways in which those emotions serve them, how they can use those feelings to help themselves and their loved ones, and how to let go of those feelings when they are no longer helping and begin to hurt. I see people whose stress has manifested into pain or sexual dysfunction, and I provide the validation they deserve. I teach them to feel fulfilled without validation from others. I use EMDR to help my clients to find the path to well-being that already exists in their own minds. [Read More]

Louise Miller MA, LPCC, NCC is a psychotherapist in Albuquerque, NM with an engaging style and approach who works well with people who are curious about their issues, actively interested in knowing themselves more deeply, and improving their lives. Counseling and therapy can dramatically assist people in many areas of their lives, not the least of which are to be able to know oneself and to find meaning and purpose, to be able to have one’s feelings, not to be ruled by them, or defined by them. I also am. I also am an RN, licensed in NM. I bring 16 years of varied nursing experience and training also to my work as a therapist. Through my many cross-cultural experiences, diverse educational training, and life experiences, I bring a unique, caring, and skilled approach to our work together. I look forward to meeting with clients to discover what’s not going so well and what is going well. My focus is to mutually discover possible sources of the pain, build on strengths, and develop healthier ways of coping with difficulties, dilemmas, and journeys. I welcome your contact by phone or email. [Read More]