Grace Therapy Services, LLC
NM License # CMF0159091
*Trained to provide EMDR
Ashley Martin-Cuellar, PhD, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Owner Grace Therapy & Associates
Not currently taking new clients.
Hello :) My name is Ashley Martin-Cuellar (she/her) and I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and as you can see by the picture, a crazy cat lady! The kitty on the top is Vladimir and the kitty on the bottom is sweet Violet.
I have been a therapist for 13 years and am in awe at the beauty in the lived experience and journey of life. I love the word grace, hence the name of my practice, because it speaks to the necessary gift we need to give ourselves and others as we navigate the unpredictability of daily life.
In addition to my therapy practice, I have my Doctorate of Philosophy in Family Studies and I teach at the University of New Mexico in the Family and Child Studies Program. Therapy, teaching, and supervising are my heart and joy.
Please feel free to reach out and connect!
With gratitude,
Ashley Martin-Cuellar, Ph.D., LMFT, AAMFT Approved Supervisor
Jenalee Garcia, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Hi! I’m Jenalee, a bilingual English and Spanish speaking Mental Health Counselor, Integrative Wellness Coach, and Yoga and Yoga Trapeze Instructor originally from New Mexico.
I have worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor for over 6 years, providing individual and outpatient group therapy to diverse populations, as well as intensive treatment Multisystemic Therapy. I have worked in both private office and public school settings, giving me a wide range of contact with individuals of different backgrounds, ages, and socioeconomic status. Currently, I work as a certified yoga instructor and Integrative Wellness Life Coach, as integrating the 4 body systems of mind, body, emotions, and spirit has become my passion in the work that I have done throughout the years as a counselor and yoga instructor. I am currently an EMDR therapist and very passionate and excited about what this therapy has to offer to clients and the belief that healing our traumas little by little can help heal our society.
I have a performing dance and classical piano background and these hobbies, as well as my yoga practice both as a teacher and as a lifelong student, are my personal therapy and passions that help me to come back to myself no matter where I am or what is happening around me.
I am a new mom and the transformation to motherhood has been one of the most rewarding insights into both myself and my clients, and has opened up my eyes to a great need for both pre- and postpartum support. I also am very passionate about immigrant communities as an immigrant working and living in various countries myself, and facilitating the wide array of hardships that come with integrating oneself into a new culture or country.
I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families of multicultural populations and providing opportunities and support, and most of all, getting to know and listening to your individual story.
Integrative Wellness Counseling LLC
NM License #: 0167221
*Trained to provide EMDR
Joyce MacKinstry, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Hello, I'm Joyce MacKinstry, LMFT and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 15 years experience working in clinic and agency settings. My focus is on working with adults and couples, age 18 and above. My specialities are in trauma work, relationship counseling and cognitive-behavior therapies. I recently retired from full-time employment but still enjoy helping others so I work part time. I enjoy gardening and volunteer work. I became a therapist to be able to offer a sense of connection and compassion to those struggling to get "past the past" and support recovery from mental health challenges.
Compassionate Clinical Care, LLC
NM License # CMF0127951
*Trained to provide EMDR
Shara Rivera, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Hi there! My name is Shara, and I am a licensed Clinical Psychotherapist with over two years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and fellow Veterans in overcoming trauma-related difficulties utilizing an eclectic psychotherapeutic approach. I specialize in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, play therapy, psychodynamic and trauma-focused psychotherapy with a client-centered application.
In session, clients and I co-create individualized treatment plans, focusing on goal setting while integrating supplemental therapies to fit a client’s specific needs. I labor at assisting a client transmute any distorted beliefs, address self-destructive behaviors, teach emotional regulation skills, distress tolerance skills, build self-esteem through self-acceptance, and assist in building effective coping strategies to manage life stressors and difficult transitions. Through the therapeutic alliance and collaboration - clients gain control of their lives, realize increased holistic wellness, emotional congruence, identity integration, and self-acceptance.
I believe true healing begins with self-reflection through introspection, self-validation, practicing self-love through self-care, and radical acceptance of the whole of you and your story!
Shara Rivera Psychotherapy Services, LLC
NM License # CTB-2022-0090
*Trained to provide EMDR
Speak Easy Counseling LLC
NM License # CTB-2022-0781
*Trained to provide CPT
Trudie Lara-Smith, PhD, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
I have always known I was meant to work with people. I realized the best way for me to do this was to be there for a person who needed someone to listen, confide and work with throughout their journey, in a safe and confidential space. There are times when people need to be seen as individuals or as couples, whatever the case may be, I am here to help guide you through the process.
As a military spouse for the last twenty-two years, I have worked with individuals, couples, military personnel, and their families personally and professionally. I understand all come with a unique set of circumstances. I have an MA in Counseling and a PhD in marriage and family therapy, emphasizing in military families. I am a native New Mexican, but I have also lived and worked across the U.S, and in three other countries. Working with people and seeing their hard work move them forward is the biggest reason I do this job. I hope to have the opportunity to assist you on your journey.
Nicole Reneau, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family and Child Studies and Sociology from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. My clinical interests include working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I come into the counseling profession with a fresh perspective and a passion for being part of the extraordinary growth and healing possible within us. I believe the interconnectedness of relationships plays a role in our lives, and I embrace the opportunity to help others on their path to integrity and authenticity.
My values and therapeutic approach are rooted in humanism. My orientation leans heavily on the person-centered perspective while also integrating a variety of modalities suited to each client. I meet each client with a trauma-informed, strength-based perspective and aspire to empower them to become their authentic selves. I also have experience in cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy. I am committed to working with individuals, couples, and families in a safe, nurturing, and empathetic space free of judgment. Through the therapeutic relationship and mutual collaboration, I aim to help clients develop an understanding of themselves, embrace emotional wellness, and grow in self-love. I desire to help clients find inner peace and live meaningful lives. My journey through life provides unique insights that I bring to my counseling approach. I live and practice through a holistic lens, understanding that our hearts, minds, bodies, and spirits are all integral to our humanity.
Returning to college for my graduate degree after raising my family was a lifelong dream. Being a native New Mexican, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family and friends and am passionate about traveling and experiencing new places and cultures. I am married and have two adult children and one granddaughter. I highly value family time and the connection, sense of belonging, and love from my close family relationships.
“The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are.”
-Carl Jung
Northern Lights Counseling, LLC
NM License # CTB-2023-1095
*Trained to provide EMDR
Carolina Verdezoto, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
My name is Carolina Verdezoto, I am a bilingual Spanish/English Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from Ecuador, residing in Albuquerque for 10 years. As a therapist since 2013, I have experience in individual therapy, family therapy, and substance abuse. I hope to create a safe space for you to engage in self-discovery that can lead to healing.
Verdezoto, LLC
NM License # C09462
*Provides group supervision and supervision for Licensed Social Workers
Lindsey Bell, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Hi! My name is Lindsey Bell and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over three years of experience counseling adults in a variety of mental health settings. I completed my master's degree in Mental Health Counseling at Missouri State University and I am currently working toward my Ph.D. in Counselor Education at The University of New Mexico. My approach to counseling is humanistic, mindfulness-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive. I hold a deep respect for each individual’s unique strengths and needs related to the counseling process, and it is important to me that you feel safe and affirmed in this space. Additionally, I view mental health through a holistic lens. I believe healing happens when the mind, body, and spirit are centered and integrated. While I utilize a variety of therapeutic interventions based on your needs and presenting issues, I am primarily a person-centered therapist. This means I believe people are most likely to facilitate change in their lives when they are met with empathy, genuineness, warmth, and non-judgment. I have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ adults, as well as experience treating anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, Highly Sensitive People (HSPs), and career-related concerns.
Authentic Healing, LLC
NM License # CTB-2022-0858
*Trained to provide EMDR
Dawning Light, LLC
NM License #'s
CTB-20230872 & CTB-2023-0871
Brittany Dawn Gordon, LAMFT, LMHC
Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Hello there! My name is Brittany, and I am an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist as well as an Associate Mental Health Counselor. I currently hold a M.S. degree in Counseling and a B.A. degree in Child Development, both from California State University, Los Angeles.
I work with individuals (ages 14+), couples, groups, and families and have experience in working in the areas of trauma, parenting and co-parenting, life transitions, substance use, grief and loss, anxiety and stress management, conflict resolution, and academic achievement. More specifically, I have a passion for child development and mental health education and this passion extends to helping caregivers (parents, guardians, etc.) develop in their caregiving skills which includes parent education, trauma-informed parenting skills, and strategies for navigating child behaviors.
For those who I work with on an individual basis, my goal is to nurture a collaborative and trusting partnership while we embark on the therapeutic journey together. It genuinely is a great privilege for me to work with individual clients and to have the opportunity to be part of their life story. I strive to help my clients become active participants in their growth and to discover solutions to their challenges.
When working with couples and families, I like to think of the therapeutic relationship as a pathway to obtaining skills to cultivate trust, honesty, humility, and respect within the relationship. I enjoy helping couples and families overcome challenges by fostering a sense of togetherness and partnership. The pathway to a healthy relationship, whether it be with a spouse, a child, a partner, a parent, etc., truly is through communication; and I hope to help the couples and families I work with to identify what is, and is not working, within their relationship dynamics.
My approach to the therapy process is with an open mind and an open heart. I view providing therapeutic support with diversity in mind, as we are all different with complex histories and experiences. With my background in systemic and individual therapy, I actively pull from different therapeutic models, theories, approaches, and interventions to support identified treatment goals. I look forward to working with you and your families and to become part of your journey.