Services & Specialties

How can I help?

I help people through their toughest moments in their lives, at a time when they may be afraid to change but know it is necessary to do so. I work to empower my clients to gain autonomy and control of their lives.

Common experiences my clients share include parentification, identifying boundaries, communication skills, and stress management techniques due to family, school, or work stress. I specialize working with adults with relationship issues, identity issues, depression, anxiety, and any traumatic event that has occurred in their life.

Clients that are a good fit are those who are ready to dig into root causes, eager to learn, willing to do the internal work to self-heal, and are open to alternative, holistic & integrative tools.

My work is Trauma-Informed, Healing Centered, Culturally Competent, Somatic/Body-Based, LGBTQIA2+ affirming, operated from a Harm Reduction Model, and evidence-based. I utilize techniques drawn from Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Therapy, Feminist Theory, Humanistic, Existentialism, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and beyond.

Specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Gambling
RTM Certified
Substance Abuse
EMDR Certified
Spirituality Counseling
Coping Skills
Self Esteem Issues
Relationship Issues
Psychedelic preparation and integration support

Rates

Individual (50 mins)
$111/session

Couples (60mins)
$120/session

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I am Out-of-Network for PPO insurances and can provide you with a medical receipt for reimbursement purposes. Not all PPO insurance has out-of-network benefits; please call your insurance to ask about these benefits. Sliding scale appointments are limited and based on individual resources.

Please refer to FAQs for information on Out-of-Network insurance benefits.

Individual and couples’ therapy in English and Spanish is available for anyone living in New Mexico.

It’s Good To Ask Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How does therapy work?

When something happens and we feel powerless to control our environment, we create a psychological strategy to protect ourselves. These are called defenses. Defenses are not bad things; without them we literally couldn’t function.

The bad news is that these defenses can interfere with your quality of life, your ability to love and be loved, to pursue goals or experience self-worth. When that happens, my job is to help you work through or around these defenses. Many of these defenses developed outside of your conscious awareness during vulnerable times throughout your past. They are no longer necessary and are depriving you of experiencing the life that you want. Gently and compassionately, we dissolve these defenses so you can express your real nature.

I do this by helping you connect with yourself as deeply as you are capable. I also help you connect with me in an honest and deep way so you can experience the essential safety and security you need to heal. As we work together, new restorative experiences associated with feeling loved and whole become available to you. Your relationship to yourself, your life and others also starts to deepen and expand.

Will my insurance cover our sessions?

I am considered an “out-of-network provider.” It is best to find out about your benefits from your insurance carrier as they can differ from person to person. I will provide documentation for you so that your insurance carrier can reimburse you if you have coverage for this type of treatment. Unless special arrangements have been made in advance, payment will be due at the end of each session.

How do Out-of-Network benefits work?

Since I am an out-of-network provider we will be using your PPO insurance’s out-of-network benefits. Your insurance will cover a portion (somewhere between 50-80%) of the session fee after reaching your out-of-network deductible.

This will cost you up front, and your diagnosis will be recorded, but it gives you the freedom to choose any licensed clinician and their records are more protected than if you go with an in-network therapist.

What do I ask when I call my insurance to inquire about benefits?

When speaking with your insurance provider, you may consider asking the following:

Are my benefits running on a calendar (Jan-Dec) or fiscal year (July-June)?
What is my individual out-of-network deductible? Has it been met?
What is my reimbursement rate/percentage for an out-of-network provider once the deductible is met (for individual counseling)?
Is there a limit on the number of sessions my plan covers in a year?
Where do I mail my “superbill”/medical receipt?

What types of payment methods are accepted?

All major credit cards are accepted for payment. Payment is due at the end of each session unless otherwise negotiated.

How often do therapy sessions occur?

The timing of sessions varies depending on how clients are doing. Clients typically come in once a week initially. Once new skills are applied to a consistent degree, we can then decrease the frequency of sessions to skip one week out of the month, then when more goals are met every other week. Typically, my clients achieve this after two months of weekly sessions.