3 therapists in New Mexico specializing in Sexual Abuse

My name is Vanessa and I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida, Missouri, New Mexico, New Hampshire and South Carolina. I am bilingual(English & Spanish) and can provide counseling in both languages. I am originally from New York and have made Florida my home. My clinical background in Mental Health began as an undergrad and continued through grad school, working for the public sector for the Department of Children & Families where I worked with children, then the elderly in skilled nursing facilities and with adolescents in group homes. I then went on to work as a Nurse Navigator and provided services that included counseling and advocacy for oncology patients at one of the largest cancer hospitals in South Florida. In addition to this, I have also worked with adults in inpatient rehab for substance abuse and court ordered treatment, and served outpatient clients in the LGBTQ community. My training is in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, and many others that include treatment planning; where my goal is to get my client back to a normal baseline that they are comfortable with and can function in their daily life. I am an open minded, kindhearted and empathetic individual, where my mantra is that I am here for YOU, my job is to assist you in anyway that I can, and help you manage life's daily stressors that may be recent or long-term. I work daily to remove the stigma that Mental Health has in our society, because the reality is, we all have good and bad days, some just need some assistance and guidance on how to manage it better. I believe we are all one step away from a mental health crisis, life is one big roller coaster of stress, worry, emotion that all revolve around something changing in our life that we were not prepared for and do not know how to adjust to it. So my job is to help you navigate all of that and achieve happiness, peace and overall well being.

The one thing we share is the universal need to be heard without judgement or fear of shaming. The truth is , we have all been there , sometimes lost, sometimes angry , on top of the world then disillusioned. As much as we love our family and friends , sometimes they understand us the least. Let me help you to find the ways to cope , to understand what is going on in your life so that you can fix it. 20 years experience with every population to include adults, youth, anxiety, depression, couples, low self esteem , family issues, LGBTQI community welcome, all ethnicities and identification. I speak English and Spanish and will do my best to help and if I can’t I will refer you to someone that can. Here’s to better days , better control of self and your situation

I embrace the concept that every individual is unique and in search of answers to help them better align with their purpose, joy, and self-love, while on this journey we call LIFE. Every person has their own story and experiences that have shaped and molded their worldview, behaviors, and thoughts. Life is about evolving, growing, and adapting to the challenges life is guaranteed to bring. I am here to actively listen, provide authentic feedback, and engage in conversations to help you reflect and gain some introspection. You are the creator of your path, and I am here to walk with you on this part of your journey. Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla is an advanced practitioner with a Doctorate from the University of Southern California. She is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Case Manager, and Certified Wellness Coach in the States of Texas, Colorado, Wyoming, Nevada, New Mexico and Florida. Specializations: Anxiety, depression, trauma, complex post-traumatic disorder, grief issues, mood disorders, pandemic-related disorders, and social/political climate adjustments.