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As a nurse practitioner who has spent years walking beside individuals through vulnerable moments, I offer a warm, supportive spac...
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As a nurse practitioner who has spent years walking beside individuals through vulnerable moments, I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe, valued, and understood.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 6 years of nursing experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors. I work with teens and adults, and my approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe, culturally sensitive space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to work toward your goals. I focus on helping clients build stability and confidence.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. My approach includes evidence-based medication management along with cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and a calm, patient-centered style to guide treatment.
Reaching out for support is a brave step, and you deserve care that feels safe, steady, and compassionate. I’m here to listen, guide, and walk with you as you move toward healing. When you’re ready, I would be honored to support you on your path forward.
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As someone deeply inspired by nature and the resilience of living beings, I know that healing occurs through creativity, connectio...
As someone deeply inspired by nature and the resilience of living beings, I know that healing occurs through creativity, connection, and self-discovery. I integrate mind, body, and spirit to help individuals build empowerment, resilience, and meaningful life skills.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 14 years of experience supporting individuals through complex life challenges. I work with adults and older adults navigating depression, anxiety, posttraumatic stress, grief, addiction, relationship concerns, and major life transitions. I also support first responders, survivors of domestic violence, and individuals coping with caregiver stress and loss.
I earned my master’s degree in art therapy and counseling from Ursuline College. My approach integrates evidence-based care, including cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, trauma-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based practices, and art therapy to support individualized healing.
I offer a safe, compassionate space where you can explore difficult experiences, build self-compassion, and develop healthy coping skills. Whether you are processing trauma, grief, or emotional overwhelm, I am committed to walking alongside you as you work toward healing, resilience, and renewed purpose.
I know what it feels like to hold everything together while silently struggling inside, and that is why I create a space where you...
I know what it feels like to hold everything together while silently struggling inside, and that is why I create a space where you can finally exhale, be seen, and start healing at your own pace.
I am a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 4 years of experience supporting clients through life transitions, stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional healing. I work with adults and adolescents and strive to create a space where you feel seen, respected, and understood. My approach is warm, collaborative, and focused on helping you gain clarity, strengthen self-awareness, and build tools that support lasting change.
I earned my master's degree in counseling from Nova Southeastern University, where I gained a strong foundation in evidence-based practices. My therapeutic approach draws from cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness-based strategies, and person-centered care, allowing me to tailor sessions to your unique needs and goals.
My goal is to partner with you as you navigate challenges, uncover patterns, and create meaningful shifts in your life. Together, we will build a plan that supports your growth, confidence, and emotional well-being. You deserve support that honors your story, and I look forward to helping you take the next step toward healing.
I approach every patient with genuine curiosity and compassion, striving to understand their lived experience so we can work toget...
I approach every patient with genuine curiosity and compassion, striving to understand their lived experience so we can work together toward meaningful, lasting healing.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience providing mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. I support clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, stress-related challenges, adjustment concerns, mild mood disturbances, and situational or relationship-based mental health issues.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, Illinois. My clinical work emphasizes thoughtful medication management and collaborative care, ensuring clients are informed, supported, and actively involved in decisions related to their treatment and overall mental health.
I strive to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can openly discuss concerns, ask questions, and feel heard. If you are feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to begin, I am here to help you move toward clarity, balance, and emotional well-being. I invite you to schedule an appointment at your convenience.
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has walked alongside people facing trauma, instability, and complex mental health needs, I...
As a psychiatric nurse practitioner who has walked alongside people facing trauma, instability, and complex mental health needs, I approach care with deep empathy and a commitment to meeting you exactly where you are.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 8 years of experience supporting individuals across a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. I work with clients experiencing mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and significant life transitions. Many clients come to me feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected, and I provide a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to help them gain clarity, stability, and a path forward.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Walden University. My approach integrates evidence-based medication management with a collaborative, trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and holistic perspective. I tailor treatment to each individual’s unique needs and goals while prioritizing safety, understanding, and empowerment throughout care.
Seeking support can feel overwhelming, but you do not have to navigate these challenges alone. I am here to walk alongside you with compassion, patience, and respect. Together, we will work toward relief from symptoms, improved coping skills, and meaningful, lasting change when you are ready to begin.
Through my personal encounters with life’s greatest challenges, I understand how trauma and loss can shape our lives. I am dedicat...
Through my personal encounters with life’s greatest challenges, I understand how trauma and loss can shape our lives. I am dedicated to helping others empower themselves and transform their pain into strength by mastering the skills needed to build a renewed sense of self.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 22 years of experience supporting adults through life transitions, grief, anxiety, identity concerns, and emotional overwhelm. I specialize in working with college-age clients and adults navigating academic pressure, loss, and major life changes. My work is grounded in clinical expertise, compassion, and a deep respect for each client’s lived experience.
I hold a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Northeastern University. My therapeutic approach is holistic and relational, blending cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic practices, and strength-based interventions. I focus on helping clients build practical skills while fostering insight, resilience, and emotional balance.
I believe meaningful change happens when insight is paired with action. In our work together, I provide a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard and empowered to move forward. If you are ready to build resilience, reclaim agency, and navigate life with greater clarity, I invite you to schedule a session.
Welcome! I offer a peaceful, safe, and non-judgmental space to talk and process your experiences. I want to support you on your he...
Welcome! I offer a peaceful, safe, and non-judgmental space to talk and process your experiences. I want to support you on your healing journey.
Liz Cross Bayless is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 13 years of experience in various clinical settings. Her post-graduate work initially involved supporting individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, providing primarily case management support. Liz also worked in a hospital and outpatient primary care clinic setting providing assessment, counseling, and immediate emotional/crisis support to patients within the facility and clinic. Additionally, Liz has experience providing counseling support through private practice and working in care coordination and case management roles.
Liz earned her Master of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. She utilizes approaches based on client needs that may include emotionally focused counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.
Liz aims to first understand your concerns, symptoms, and the specific challenges that led you to seek counseling. From there, you will work together to learn new skills, improve communication, and achieve your goals through healing and growth. Schedule your first appointment today!
I strive to create a warm, collaborative space to explore your challenges together, blending medical expertise with genuine empath...
I strive to create a warm, collaborative space to explore your challenges together, blending medical expertise with genuine empathy to support your healing and growth.
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 11 years of experience. I specialize in supporting adults coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. My approach is collaborative and personalized. I meet clients where they are, integrating evidence-based treatment with empathy, curiosity, and respect to help them build resilience, improve balance, and create meaningful, lasting change.
I earned my Master’s in Nursing from Walden University. I blend psychodynamic insight with cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness techniques to help clients understand themselves and develop effective tools for growth. My practice centers on compassion, tailoring care to each person’s needs and goals.
I understand that reaching out for help takes courage, and I want you to know you’re not alone. Healing and growth are possible, and together we can take meaningful steps toward the life you want to create. If you feel ready to begin your journey, I invite you to schedule an appointment and start caring for yourself more deeply.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for working with anxiety is to use regulation tools, increase emotional intelligence regarding how anxiety works, and help heal any wounds from trauma that cause anxiety. I prefer this style as I find it provides long-term understanding and effective skills to deal with, manage, and eventually minimize or eliminate anxiety.
I teach several skills in anxiety therapy, including meditation/mindfulness, sensory awareness and processing, perception shifting, time regulation and context, emotional education, as well as some breathing practices. I also use neuron formation skills in order to create new behavioral patterns.
I know a client is making progress with their anxiety when they are more able to tolerate emotions, they have a better understanding of where the anxiety is coming from, their anxiety doesn't feel uncontrollable, and they are starting to naturally find solutions to their anxiety struggles outside of therapy time.
The biggest things clients can do outside of therapy are practice the homework and focus on building skills and slowing things down to process them.
To prepare for a first session, open yourself up to the idea that things may be uncomfortable, but you are here to get support, which is nothing to be embarrassed about or ashamed of. Many people struggle with this, and it's okay to need help!
Anxiety therapy helps people better understand and manage their anxiety. Anxiety therapists at Thriveworks in Albuquerque, NM can develop a treatment plan that will help you better manage your day-to-day anxiety or your anxiety disorder.
Anxiety therapy involves talking to a therapist about symptoms, potential causes, and more. Thriveworks Albuquerque therapists will then work with you to determine where your anxiety might stem from and teach you effective coping mechanisms.
One of the best ways to deal with anxiety is to learn about your own anxiety: your symptoms, what triggers it, and what coping mechanisms have been effective in the past. When you learn what your anxiety is tied to, it can help you be mindful of what’s really happening as well as prevent and mitigate symptoms by processing and working through the issue in therapy. Other strategies that have been shown to help manage anxiety are meditation, challenging anxious thoughts, exercising, and journaling.
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be incredibly effective in treating anxiety and anxiety disorders. Other effective techniques include exposure therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and EMDR therapy.
Anxiety therapy is conducted both in person and online, depending on the individual’s preferences and their therapist’s availability. We suggest choosing the option that best suits your needs.
On average, people can tend to attend 15 to 20 session of anxiety therapy (five or more months). However, this number is heavily dependent on the type of anxiety that’s being treated and its severity, with many choosing to attend anxiety therapy for a longer period of time to ensure its effectiveness long-term.
Yes, it is worth going to therapy for anxiety. If you are struggling with regular anxious thoughts and feelings that are affecting your day-to-day life or you suspect that you have an anxiety disorder, you should seek expert anxiety help.
Everybody experiences anxious thoughts sometimes. We might feel anxious about a job interview; we might worry about making it to work on time; we might have anxious thoughts and feelings about a serious talk that we plan on having with our partner. However, sometimes the anxious thoughts and feelings are more severe than this normal and occasional anxiety.
Anxiety is one of the most common mental health conditions out there. In fact, millions of American adults struggle with anxiety every year. If you’re experiencing anxiety that’s interfering with your life and affecting how you live, it would be best to work with a mental health professional.
If you are experiencing strong mental or physical symptoms of anxiety, consider talking to an anxiety therapist at Thriveworks Counseling in Albuquerque, NM. We’re here to help.
Sometimes we might feel worried or unsettled. This is normal. However, it is not normal or healthy to worry uncontrollably on a regular basis. If you find that you are worrying excessively, you might have an anxiety disorder more often than not.
Here are some additional symptoms of anxiety disorders to look out for:
The mental health professionals at our Thriveworks office in Albuquerque are trained and qualified in diagnosing and treating anxiety disorders. So whether you’ve been feeling anxious for too long or certain triggers are sending you into a panic, we can help.
Sara was a victim of a hit and run car crash. She was pushed off the road one evening by an aggressive driver which resulted in a horrible accident. While it’s been over 2 years since her accident, she can’t help but still feel anxious whenever she drives at night or on that particular road. In Sara’s case, there’s a good chance she’s suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
PTSD is just one of the few types of anxieties that you could be experiencing. Along with having many different symptoms, anxiety can come in many different forms. Different types of anxiety include:
The counselors, psychologists, and therapists at Thriveworks Counseling in Albuquerque are skilled, caring providers who truly care about your health, wellbeing, and success in life. If you are struggling with anxious thoughts or feelings, they want to hear about them.
If you are ready to schedule an appointment, all you have to do is give our office a call. You can explore our benefits of online counseling, flexible scheduling, and more. Book a therapy session with Thriveworks Alburquerque today. We hope to hear from you, and we can’t wait to start this important journey.
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