Trauma Therapists in New Mexico

Finding a therapist experienced in trauma care is essential for those seeking to process and heal from difficult past experiences. With 29 verified trauma therapists in New Mexico who specialize in trauma therapy, you can filter by therapeutic approaches such as EMDR, somatic therapy, or trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to address specific needs like PTSD, childhood trauma, or complex trauma. Each Grow Therapy-verified therapist is open to new clients and has upcoming availability, ensuring you can access the compassionate, specialized support needed to work through trauma and build resilience.

Availability updated: 8/22/2026

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Authentic
Intelligent
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Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Anxiety
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My name is Mikela Ferguson, and I am a Licensed Professional Health Counselor (LPC) in Texas, working with clients statewide via telehealth. I support my clients to address a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, and past trauma. I tailor each session to the client's individual needs using evidence-based approaches and a trauma informed attachment-based paradigm to get the best results. My communication style is calm, supportive, and reassuring. I listen deeply and provide nonjudgmental feedback.
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Warm
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Anxiety
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"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." - Carl Jung. Welcome! I'm Stephanie Garcia, a licensed marriage and family therapist practicing in both Hawaii and Texas. I specialize in addiction, trauma, mental health, and couples therapy. With warmth, curiosity, and a non-judgmental presence, I create a safe, empowering space where you can explore deep seated emotions, gain powerful insights, and experience real, lasting change in how you live, love, parent, and connect. Life's challenges- whether from past wounds, addictive patterns or relational struggles can disconnect us from our true Selves. My approach understands that you already hold within you the wisdom and resilience needed for transformation. I approach healing from a holistic, strengths based perspective. I draw on evidence based modalities including as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Relational Life Therapy (RLT) to support meaningful, lasting change. These tools help clients build psychological flexibility, challenge unhelpful patterns, cultivate mindfulness and values driven living (ACT), reframe thoughts and behaviors (CBT), and foster healthier, more authentic connections in relationships (RLT). I'm a therapist who genuinely loves this work and feels deeply honored by the trust my clients place in me. If you're ready to begin your journey towards deeper understanding and renewed hope, I invite you to reach out. I'd be honored to walk alongside you!
VirtualAvailable
Warm
Authentic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hello, my name is Julie Phillips and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I believe in supporting each other and one way I can support you is through therapy. Whether you need to process a stressful event or need to vent I am here to support you. I strive to tailor your session to meet your needs. Some sessions may need to be more strictly focused with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, while other sessions are spent on learning a new coping skill such as mindfulness. Your session is about you and what may help you the most to resolve what issues you may have and to help you find your strength and empower you to keep moving forward. My aim is to make you, the client, feel comfortable in a judgement free zone. I want you to feel like you came to the right place, a warm inviting, calm, and empowering space where you can share what you feel you need to share.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Life Transitions
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Now Accepting New Clients. Navigating through the journey of life we inevitably run into hindrances that challenge our momentum. Change is hard and can often be sudden and unpredictable, leaving us without the proper tools to cope with these changes. We have to learn to acclimate to our surroundings on our terms. Whether it's a traumatic response, addiction, grief and loss, anxiety, loss of confidence, feeling lost and overwhelmed, feelings of depression or stagnation, there's hope. It takes courage to look into a mirror and see who's looking back, it takes strength to want to make a change and hope to inspire change. My goal is to inspire Hope. To inspire people to look inward and see what is there, what already exists. I want to see people believe in themselves. My goal is to assist people in regaining a strong and confident sense of self.
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Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Coping Skills
Men's Issues
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Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, or facing a major life transition? I provide a safe, supportive space where adults can slow down, gain clarity, and develop practical strategies for moving forward. Throughout my extensive career, I've helped people navigate life's challenges both as a licensed clinical therapist and as a healthcare executive leading major hospital systems. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, grief, or a major life transition, I provide a supportive space to gain clarity, build resilience, and move forward with confidence. Raised in Chicago’s Rogers Park and influenced by my father’s resilience as a Holocaust survivor, I bring a strong foundation of empathy and perspective to my work. I hold a master's in clinical social work from Loyola University and am licensed in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, New Mexico and West Virginia. I also earned a master's degree in business administration from North Park University and an executive management certification from University of Southern California. Having lived and worked across the United States and internationally, I bring a broad, culturally informed perspective to my practice. My therapeutic philosophy emphasizes positivity, confidence, and persistence.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Open-minded
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Crisis Intervention
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Looking for coping skills to manage frequent daily stressors, previous trauma, depression or anxiety? I've been a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) for 23 years and have had a variety of different roles in the behavioral health field. I believe my personal and employment experiences over the years helps to inform the way I am with clients. While I work mostly with adult individuals at this time, I'm skilled in relationship dynamics and work a lot with individuals who are also involved in therapy with their spouse or significant other. Sometimes individual therapy is required to address personal issues which impact the relationship. Reaching out for help or trying therapy for the first time can be stressful for some due to past trauma, fear of vulnerability, trust issues, the unknown, etc. If you've made it this far, I'm glad you're pushing through the uncomfortableness in hopes of finding new skills or techniques to help improve your current situation. **I'm licensed in IL, IN, and NM.**
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Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Couples Counseling
Women's Issues
I am a licensed therapist specializing in couples therapy for traditional partnerships, with a focus on strengthening communication, rebuilding trust, and deepening emotional connection. My work supports couples in navigating recurring conflict patterns, intimacy challenges, and life transitions with greater understanding and resilience. In addition to couples work, I specialize in trauma processing using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I help clients process unresolved trauma in a structured and supportive way, with the goal of reducing emotional distress.
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Authentic
Direct
Empowering
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anger Management
Spirituality
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I am a holistic therapist and spiritual healer who uses clinical counseling techniques. I am a Taurus Sun, Taurus Moon and Sagittarius Rising, so I bring the fire but in a controlled purposeful way. I am feisty and spicy, just like my sessions! I also, help people attain peace of mind. I focus on healing the inner child, along with providing the most appropriate coping skills that work best for you. I am a strong advocate for energy work and imagery to heal the trauma. This is not a structured therapy style. This is a Solution-Focused space. Over the course of our treatment, homework is assigned that you won't do four times in a row, then Baby Yoda, crystals, and our ancestors get involved, then you'll do the homework, healing will take place, and you'll say “I feel amazing,” and I'll say “Right?”
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Authentic
Open-minded
Warm
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Women's Issues
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Hi, I am Amber. I am a Christian-oriented therapist who seeks to help others feel empowered to make changes to better their lives. If you are struggling in an intimate relationship, have trauma holding you in bondage, or are trying to break free from addiction then I would love the opportunity to work with you in your counseling journey. I have worked with clients of all backgrounds and in various settings. I also work with many clients in the LGBTQ community. I also have extensive experience with clients who have dual diagnosis and are high risk. Do you struggle with sexual addictions? Are you currently questioning your sexual orientation or identity? Have you experienced trauma that continues to affect your quality of life? Are you struggling in a relationship and searching for answers? Do you have a severe mental illness, such as dissociative identity disorder or schizophrenia? If any of these questions apply to you, then please schedule an appointment to get started on your healing journey.
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Authentic
Direct
Empowering
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Women's Issues
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As a licensed psychotherapist in California, I have been working in the field for over 25 years. I received my Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage Family Therapy. I am here to empower both women and men who struggle with anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. I have also incorporated the use of journaling, art, and sandtray therapy into my practice.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Coping Skills
Men's Issues
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Counseling is a second career for me. I am a Desert Storm era Navy veteran and spent twenty years in the business world as a successful sales manager. I have over thirty years of personal recovery experience and bring many tools to our sessions. I have done my own personal grief, anger, trauma and family of origin work so I can hold space for whatever your healing and recovery may require. I show up as my authentic self and tend to be very direct. If you are willing to do the painful work that healing requires, I may be a good choice as therapist for you. With both my own personal struggles with addiction and mental health challenges, I have empathy and respect for those willing to do the hard work of making changes.
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Solution oriented
Empowering
Authentic
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
ADHD
Depression
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I am an expert in mental health who helps clients reduce depression, anxiety, ADHD symptoms, Hypomania symptoms; while making major life transitions in the domains of career and employment, important relationships, and grief/loss. Developing an identity and self that believes in change towards wellness is where we begin. I challenge clients, I ask questions, I direct and I redirect. I hold a few spaces on my calendar for women who want to understand the impact of chaotic childhoods and childhood trauma where the threat of violence was too often present. I support clients in getting comfortable with being assessed for medications to treat the above conditions, when I recognize medication as the best possible course along side regular psychotherapy. I work best with clients who are highly motivated and take responsibility for how they make major life transitions.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Holistic
Solution oriented
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
LGBTQ
Men's Issues
I am a person who identifies as a member of the LGBTQ+ community with multicultural and multiethnic roots. I enjoy working with adult men who are exploring their gender, sexuality, and relationships; members of the LGBTQ+ and BDSM/kink communities; and sexual trauma survivors and thrivers. I aim to help clients in accepting and loving the parts of themselves that they have disowned or hidden throughout their lifespan due to negative influences from their families of origin, peers, and society.
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Authentic
Empowering
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Sex Therapy
Are you ready for change even if you aren't sure what that looks like? Many of my clients carry heavy emotional, intellectual, or professional loads. Therapy with me is a place to exhale, be honest, and feel deeply cared for. I help people navigating stress, anxiety, racial identity concerns, trauma, and sexual wellness issues feel grounded, connected, and less alone. Here, you don’t have to be the strong one.
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Solution oriented
Intelligent
Authentic
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Military/Veterans
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I provide evidence‑based therapy grounded in clinical assessment, trauma‑informed care, and culturally responsive practice. My approach is structured, collaborative, and focused on helping clients build insight, stability, and long‑term resilience. I am completing an APA‑accredited doctoral internship in a large integrated healthcare system, where I receive supervised training across trauma recovery, inpatient mental health, and neuropsychological assessment. This includes experience with Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), crisis stabilization, diagnostic clarification, and cognitive evaluations for conditions such as TBI, dementia, and complex medical presentations. My clinical work is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and other evidence‑based approaches. I integrate structured assessment, clear case conceptualization, and practical skills to help clients navigate PTSD, anxiety, depression, identity concerns, and life transitions. I am committed to providing care that is compassionate, culturally aware, and grounded in respect for each client’s lived experience. My goal is to create a safe, steady therapeutic space where clients can explore their concerns, strengthen coping abilities, and move toward meaningful personal growth. A military Veteran himself, Dennis brings lived experience, humility, and a steady, supportive presence to his work. He has served Veterans and adults across multiple settings, emergency departments, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, and detoxification facilities. His approach is compassionate, structured, and culturally responsive, creating a safe and grounded space for healing and growth. Dennis integrates CBT, DBT skills, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, and relapse‑prevention approaches to help clients build insight, strengthen coping skills, and create meaningful, sustainable change. He is committed to helping clients move toward lives guided by clarity, resilience, and their personal values.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Empowering
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
LGBTQ
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Do you feel like depression and anxiety are only getting harder to cope with as you get older? Do you feel stressed, overwhelmed, fatigued, and irritable on a regular basis? Do you keep yourself busy and distracted during the day only to feel the most anxiety, racing thoughts, and panic at night when you lie down? If so, I am here to help! I offer a variety of tools including self-regulation, meditation, mindfulness, CBT, belief systems analysis, strengths-based and solution-focused approaches. I have over 18 years of experience. I am licensed to practice in 6 states. Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, New Mexico, and Texas. I offer WEEKEND availability! FREE workbook resources to support yourself or a friend! -------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself (The workbooks include the topics of anxiety, assertiveness, appearance concerns, bipolar, body dysmorphia, depression, disordered eating, health anxiety, panic, perfectionism, procrastination, self-compassion, self-esteem, sleep, social anxiety, tolerating distress, and worry and rumination. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For those members who are part of the ***LGBTQIA2S+ community, BIPOC, and the Pagan/ Magickal/ New Age/ Alternative Healer/ Spiritualist/ Agnostic or Atheist community this is a safe, accepting, and open space***
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Authentic
Open-minded
Empowering
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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I believe that every person possesses the inner strength and resources needed to find happiness and healing. As a transgender woman, I understand both the internal and external forces that can stir self-doubt, amplify fear, and lead to deep feelings of loneliness and uncertainty. I also know—through both personal and professional experience—that self-acceptance and joy are not only possible, but also within reach. Science consistently shows that those who seek support often find meaningful relief and lasting change. I bring to my practice a mindfulness-based approach grounded in compassion, presence, and affirmation. My work is especially focused on serving the LGBTQAI+ community, though I warmly welcome anyone seeking an empathic, nonjudgmental partner in their journey toward a more fulfilling life. In addition to my clinical work, I have served as an adjunct and visiting professor at Washington University in St. Louis, and as professor and dean of the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. My academic and clinical experiences have always been deeply interconnected, and both continue to inform my commitment to human dignity, resilience, and transformation.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Warm
Intelligent
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
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I am a therapist with five years of experience supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD. I work with people who give endlessly to others but feel disconnected from themselves, including first responders, veterans, and professionals. My approach is collaborative and adaptable, meeting clients where they are and tailoring communication and techniques to what resonates most with them. Together, we explore the stories that shape your life, build tools to manage stress, and foster resilience and connection. My goal is to help you move from surviving to thriving, reclaiming balance, purpose, and a sense of home within yourself.
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Warm
Solution oriented
Authentic
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
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Welcome and hello! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist along with being an International Certified Gambling Counselor, Level 1 , a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida. I have found an incredible passion for helping individuals. I have worked extensively in substance abuse, with woman's issues (infertility), trauma, couples, gambling, intimacy issues and family therapy. I feel it is an honor to get to work with someone during their decision to grow. I feel that my desire to help others come from my own personal experience.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Empowering
Warm
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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Hello! Welcome to my safe space. My name is Cierra and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) for both Texas and New Mexico. I received my Masters degree from Western New Mexico University and Bachelors degree from Louisiana State University. I help children and adults struggling with historical and everyday stressors and assist them in achieving resilience and stability. I make all efforts to ensure clients feel safe in sessions, and encourage clients to take ownership of their therapeutic process.
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Intelligent
Solution oriented
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Career Counseling
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Hi! My name is Vyvian Nguyen, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in New Mexico and Texas. My work is grounded in trauma‑informed, culturally responsive care, shaped by years of supporting people across the lifespan as they navigate what life has been brewing. Serving in the U.S. Navy as a Master‑at‑Arms has helped me understand service members, veterans, and their families whether it’s the tension that builds from deployments, the stress of switching between civilian and military life, or the pressure to keep everything together. It also taught me the importance of having a space where you don’t have to be “on” all the time. As a Vietnamese American with parents who came to the U.S. as refugees after the Vietnam War part of the generation often referred to as “boat people” I grew up with a close view of cultural transitions, intergenerational patterns, and the strength it takes to rebuild in a new place. That perspective helps me support families who are newly arriving or adjusting to a new country with understanding and respect. Tea Time Therapy grew from the idea that growth doesn’t need to be rushed. Like a good cup of tea, it often needs warmth, time, and a space that feels steady enough to settle into. My style is warm, straightforward, and lightly humorous enough to ease tension without taking away from the work. You don’t need perfect words or a polished story. You just need a grounded space to slow down, breathe, and explore what’s been weighing on you at your own pace. We’ll take it one sip at a time.
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Solution oriented
Authentic
Warm
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
Anxiety
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Hi! My name is Lisa and I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist in the state of North Carolina. I am also cross licensed in the state of Nevada, Montana, New Mexico, Vermont, Virginia, Maryland, and Texas. I have been in the Substance Abuse field since 1996 working as an alcohol counselor in an outpatient setting. I received my applied AAS degree in 1996 and went on to receive my BS in Community Health and Human Services with an emphasis on Grief and Gerontology. I have two Masters degrees from Liberty University in Professional Counseling and Criminal Justice.
VirtualAvailable

New to Grow

Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
ADHD
+9
I specialize in working with adults and young adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, trauma, addiction and recovery, relationship challenges, and major life transitions. Whether you've recently moved across the country, started a new career, stepped into a leadership role, gotten sober, or are trying to figure out what's next, therapy can provide a space to slow down, gain clarity, and move forward with confidence. I also enjoy working with individuals navigating both traditional and non-traditional relationships, including ethical non-monogamy. For clients who value spirituality, mindfulness, or holistic wellness, I welcome those perspectives into therapy and believe they can be meaningful resources for healing when integrated with evidence-based care. My goal is to create a compassionate, judgment-free environment where you feel supported while developing practical tools for lasting change.
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New to Grow

Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Child or Adolescent
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Hello, my name is Tabitha Cantu, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I’m a Hispanic therapist born and raised in the desert, surrounded by mountains that have always felt like home. At heart, though, I’m also a beach lover who finds peace by the ocean. I am licensed in Texas, New Mexico, and Florida and have lived and worked in each of these states. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of supporting communities from diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences. My own Hispanic heritage has greatly shaped both who I am and the way I approach therapy. It has also inspired my private practice’s focus on cultural identity, life transitions, and the unique experiences that women and teen girls often navigate. Our cultural identity and the environments we grow up in have a profound impact on who we become. Family expectations, cultural values, generational beliefs, school pressures, and societal messages can all influence how women and teen girls view themselves, their relationships, and their sense of worth. In our work together, I honor your background and lived experiences while helping you explore what feels authentic to you. My goal is not to change who you are, but to help you feel more grounded, confident, and connected to the version of yourself that exists beneath the pressure, expectations, and roles you’ve been taught to fulfill.
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New to Grow

Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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You can enter therapy for a variety of reasons. My goal as a therapist is to help my clients begin to address their presenting issues by creating a feeling of safety, mutual respect, and providing you with unconditional support. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Illinois University and a Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois. I have extensive experience in working with ethnic and cultural diverse communities, LGBTQ+, Military Service Members, Veterans, and adult men and women with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and trauma.
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New to Grow

Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Addiction
LGBTQ
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Hi, I'm Robert Soucy. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor with 18 years of experience in behavioral health and addiction services. As a man in long-term recovery, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to the counseling relationship. I work with adults facing addiction, anxiety, depression, men's issues, LGBTQ+ concerns, self-esteem challenges, relationship difficulties, trauma, and major life transitions. My approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, and other proven approaches tailored to each client's needs. I believe that healing begins when people feel seen, heard, and accepted without judgment. Whether you're seeking recovery, greater self-confidence, healthier relationships, or a deeper sense of purpose, I provide a safe, affirming space where meaningful change is possible. Together, we'll identify what's keeping you stuck, build practical tools for growth, and create a path toward the life you want. No matter how difficult things feel right now, I believe there is hope for healing, recovery, and lasting change.
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New to Grow

Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Depression
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I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience working with individuals across the lifespan. Over the past four years, my work has focused more on geriatric mental health and life transitions. I also work alongside treating adults of all ages with problems like anxiety, depression, trauma (PTSD), bipolar disorders and other mental health conditions. My earlier community‑based experience ranged from children to older adults and provided a great deal of experience in working with people with a wide range of mental health and chronic conditions. I ground my practice in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, integrating Dialectal Behavioral Therapy skills and Mindfulness practices. I hope to help you navigate your way through your current challenges.
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Direct
Authentic
Intelligent
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Depression
Life Transitions
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Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. My practice is in Texas and New Mexico. My Master’s Degree is from the University of Texas at Austin. I have worked in the Mental Health in Austin and surrounding communities for over 20 years. This platform gives me the opportunity to connect with anyone in Texas and New Mexico wanting therapy. My primary focus is life transitions and depression. I bring different techniques to address your unique experiences.
VirtualAvailable
Authentic
Direct
Warm
Specialties
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Life Transitions
+7
As a licensed mental health therapist, I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy to support clients throughout the therapeutic process. Together we can work toward helping you discover your voice and experience greater freedom on your journey toward healing, wholeness, and wellness. My goal is to create a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where you feel free to process emotions, express yourself openly, and show up authentically. Through empowerment, self-awareness, and accountability, I strive to help you let go of relationships, patterns, and thought processes that will not serve the healed and evolved version of yourself.
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Frequently asked questions

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Your first therapy session is for you and your therapist to meet each other and to ask any questions that you have about the counseling process. This is where you can expect your therapist to do the same as they will ask questions to gain insight into your specific situation. In this first session the therapist is doing their part to gather as much information so they can better assess if they are able to meet your therapeutic needs. Depending upon your provider's specialty, you may also discuss the methods the therapist will use. For additional information on therapy methods, please visit the Grow Therapy Help Center.Some people feel nervous before their first appointment, and that is totally normal! Coming prepared with a list of questions for your therapist may help. Remember, you're taking a brave step by seeking therapy, and it is okay to be nervous as you try something new.