Depression Therapists in New Mexico

My name is Katie. I am the creator of Burnout Relief and the Storytelling Group. I help people who are struggling with mental health master themself and create a life they love!

Welcome! I'm a dedicated Family Nurse Practitioner, passionate about providing exceptional care through Telehealth services across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. My focus is on managing chronic conditions, acute illnesses, medication guidance, and patient education to promote wellness and prevent disease. With years of experience at Titus Regional Medical Center, I've honed my skills in conducting thorough Medicare Annual Wellness visits and preventive health screenings. My role extends to coordinating care for chronic diseases, aiming to minimize hospital readmission and enhance patient outcomes. I'm also well-versed in the nuances of healthcare coding and reimbursement processes, ensuring that patients receive the appropriate resources for their healthcare needs. Prior to my current endeavors, I crafted individualized care plans for hospice patients in their homes, ensuring comfort and comprehensive support during end-of-life care. My journey also includes nurturing pediatric patients with various health challenges in their home environments and supporting mental health patients with compassion and professionalism. My educational foundation includes a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas at Arlington, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in the same field from the same institution. I began my nursing journey with an Associate Degree from Northeast Texas Community College. I believe in holistic care that addresses both physical and emotional well-being. It's my privilege to be part of your health journey, providing expertise with a heart. TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY: I believe you are a whole person who in partnership with myself set goals and determine an individualized care plan that works for you.

I am a licensed professional counselor with my home in Upland, California. I am licensed in California, Arizona, Texas and New Mexico and am currently doing remote counseling only. I have experience in addiction, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, anger management and life transitions. I am multi-culturally sensitive and LGBTQIA+ affirming. I was born in El Paso, Texas and both my parents are Mexican-American. I moved to California in 2021 after living in Arizona for 30 years. I am bilingual Spanish-English and can provide therapy services in Spanish. My graduate education includes a doctoral (Ph.D.) degree in Experimental Psychology from Arizona State University (1989) and a Master of Arts degree in Counseling (2014) from Ottawa University. Before I entered the counseling profession, I was residential faculty at Phoenix College teaching classes in Psychology, Sociology and Women's Studies for 25 years.

I believe in the mind-body connection and value an integrated and holistic approach to empower individuals to take charge of changes within themselves and their relationships in an authentic and meaningful way to develop a sense of fulfillment.

I’m a licensed professional counselor and ecotherapist committed to supporting individuals in their pursuit of healing, hope and happiness. My work focuses on self reflection, mindfulness practices and building confidence. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals. I am passionate about combining my counseling skills with the innate healing power of the outdoors to support overall wellbeing and wholehearted living in clients that I work with.

Crisis is an opportunity for growth. With the COVID Pandemic, there is an option for mental and physical transformation. Change is possible. Working collaboratively, we develop a plan to meet your needs. My specialities include trauma, depression, anxiety, and communication.

I did not choose the career of counseling. It chose me. At the age of 13, I was going through anxiety and depression. I had no idea of how to navigate through life or how to handle my emotions. It was through the guidance of my middle school guidance counselor Donna Clark that I was introduced to counseling. 14 years later I followed in her footsteps and became a counselor. I am thankful to her for influencing me in my young life. It is because of her impact on my life that I seek to provide the same level of care and passion for every client I am blessed to work with.  My own personal journey is the basis of my understanding of anxiety and depression and what is necessary to heal from these feelings. Through studying the roots of my pain, practicing techniques, and learning to embrace who I am I learned that this direct experience can help me to become a more empathetic counselor.  Although I am skilled in many topics some of my favorite areas to counsel in are how to manage anxiety, depression, BIPOC (black, indigenous, people of color) issues , microagressions, those living with a disability, women issues, work stress, school stress, and grief. In addition, I enjoy working with my clients on goal setting, career planning, and addressing life stressors that comes up for them. I have worked with clients ages 12-65.  Listed below are my qualifications:  -Licensed Professional Counselor  -Tele-therapy Certification  -Grief Therapy Certification  -Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Certification  -American Counseling Association member since 2010  -Experienced Substance Disorder and Emotion Regulation ProvideR