Grief, Addiction, Depression, Trauma / PTSD

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling, Family Counseling

Online in New Mexico

22 years in practice

Ages served: 14-64

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Christopher accepts 20 insurers

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico | Blue Advantage HMO | Blue Preferred PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico | Blue Community HMO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico | Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico | PPO PAR POS FEP HMO

Christus Health Plan Medicare Advantage

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Multi Plan PHCS

Oscar Health

Quest Behavioral Health

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Christopher

Christopher Card is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) who has 22 years of experience providing counseling and support services to families and individuals seeking help with depression, anxiety, addiction, grief, and other life transitions. Christopher is also a nationally Certified Sex Offender Treatment Professional (CSOTP).

Christopher completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology at Ashford University and his Master of Social Work (MSW) at Arizona State University. He utilizes a variety of strength-based therapeutic interventions with emphasis on mindfulness-based strategies to help clients heal from trauma, recover from addiction, and overcome symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other behavioral and emotional difficulties. Clients can then build on these strengths and skills to pursue new and meaningful goals and live the life they want to live.

Christopher strives to form warm, genuine, and collaborative relationships with each client so you can courageously and safely explore painful memories of the past, become grounded and peaceful in the present, and look to the future with a sense of excitement and optimism.

"My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. -Maya Angelou"

Get to know Christopher

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I'm interested in a person's inner world, the stories and the journey.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I like working with people with addictions.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I like sharing the journey with a person who is turning the corner and rising up!

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

It's not what you've done that determines who you are; It's what you keep inside you.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I like the autonomy and the way clients can choose the type of therapist who they want to work with.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

The feeling of 'what a relief!' and new optimism.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

The beginning of hope and/or increased optimism.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love to ski!

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Addiction, Depression, Trauma / PTSD, Military / Veteran, LGBTQIA+, Behavioral Issues, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Men’s Issues, Self Esteem, ADHD, Sexual Abuse, Sleep / Insomnia, Life Transition, Relationships, Anxiety, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Anger Management, Divorce

ApproachesHumanistic / Rogerian, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative, Reality Therapy, Existential Therapy, Any / Eclectic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based Therapy