Therapy for High-Stakes Situations
What to Expect
Getting started can feel uncertain, especially when your life is already under pressure. Here's what working together typically looks like:
Your first session is a focused conversation. We'll talk about what's bringing you in, what you're navigating, and what you need most right now. There's no pressure to have it all figured out — that's what we're here to sort through together.
From there, sessions are structured but flexible. We work on what's most pressing while also building the skills and internal stability you need to function well under sustained pressure. You won't spend months talking about your childhood unless that's actually relevant to what you're facing.
Sessions are available in person in Albuquerque or via secure telehealth, depending on your location and needs. Frequency is tailored to your situation — some people need weekly support during an acute period, others do better bi-weekly once things stabilize.
This is structured, goal-oriented therapy — designed to help you function, decide, and move forward with clarity, not open-ended exploration without direction.
For People Navigating High-Stress Situations
Focused therapy for individuals navigating complex, high-stakes circumstances - including legal situations, major disruptions, and periods of sustained pressure. I draw from evidence-based and depth-oriented approaches - including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), somatic and attachment-based work - tailored to your specific needs and circumstances.
This work is designed to help you:
Stay grounded and think clearly
Regulate overwhelming emotional states
Navigate uncertainty and relational stress
Maintain functioning during difficult periods
Format :
Individual sessions
Time-limited or ongoing depending on need
Fees for individual therapy are based on session format and may be covered by insurance or provided as private pay.
Please contact me to discuss current rates and options.