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Top therapists in Albuquerque, NM accepting new patients

Mental health support is available throughout Albuquerque—from the Historic District to the North Valley. Headway offers 479 licensed providers with next-day availability and free consultations. Get covered by insurance while saving up to 75% on your sessions.

Dr. Jay Walls

Dr. Jay Walls

Therapist

Virtual • Santa Fe, NM


“My style is warm, direct, and focused on giving clients tools that make day-to-day life feel more manageable.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Patricia Plowman

Patricia Plowman

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My primary aim is to create a comfortable environment where clients feel supported every step of the way.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Allison Schulte

Allison Schulte

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


Allison L Schulte, LSCSW, is a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker who offers therapeutic services to adults, adolescents, and children experiencing depression, anxiety, cognitive impairments such as Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, personality disorders, grief and loss, significant stress, relationship difficulties, and other social or emotional concerns. She holds both undergraduate and master’s degrees in social work from Wichita State University.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Devin Coogan

Devin Coogan

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Our minds shape every moment of our lives—and therapy offers a unique opportunity to engage with the mind in a healing, transformative way.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues
Inquisitive, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
George Nnamchi

George Nnamchi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


I am an RN with over 18 years of experience in nursing, specializing in mental health care. I am also a PMHNP-BC, and I obtained my first degree from Grand Canyon University and my Masters from Walden University. I manage clients across the lifespan and use a holistic and patient-centered approach.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Dr. Michael M Zavala

Dr. Michael M Zavala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Michael M. Zavala, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC is a Texas and New Mexico based Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on holistic integrative psychiatry.

I help adults experiencing obesity, anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, and burnout/moral injury rediscover their sense of excitement and engagement with work, loved ones, and life by offering a specialized approach for those motivated to uncover the root cause of their symptoms, with medication as an option, NOT the only option.

Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Stress management, Trauma
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elysia Russell

Elysia Russell

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time outdoors, riding my horses, and being with my family. These activities help me stay grounded and connected to what matters most in life. I value balance, authenticity, and meaningful relationships, and I bring those same values into my work with clients. I strive to create a welcoming, supportive environment where clients feel comfortable being themselves and working toward their goals.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Grace Amah

Dr. Grace Amah

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Clayton, NM


“I'm passionate about helping individuals navigate life's challenges with compassion, evidence-based care, and practical strategies.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Ebelechukwu Ekwenugo

Ebelechukwu Ekwenugo

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I became a psychiatric provider because I am passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and empowered to improve their quality of life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Cara Cawood

Cara Cawood

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I love helping people heal and grow! I utilize a client-centered approach because we each have unique experiences and challenges...”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Lynn Barbour

Lynn Barbour

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I provide a safe, welcoming space to explore your challenges, develop coping strategies, and build a path toward healing and personal growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Micah Craig

Micah Craig

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Hi, I’m Micah, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with a decade of overall healthcare experience across the lifespan—from pediatric care to hospice care. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and mood disorders, and I believe care should feel like a real conversation—not a lecture. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and yes... we can laugh a little along the way too. Whether you’re starting fresh or picking yourself back up, I’m here to help you feel more like you again.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Francine Figueroa

Francine Figueroa

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Francine has a great ability to support others in helping identify their strengths as they navigate their journey through recovery.”
Eating disorders
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Charity Jackson

Charity Jackson

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I utilize a variety of evidenced based interventions geared to help you learn to manage and heal from the challenges life is throwing at you.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bentley Oliver

Bentley Oliver

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I consider myself a very direct therapist, I will not ask "how does that make you feel" for years as then I would need therapy!”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Roseline Umenyiora

Roseline Umenyiora

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Rio Rancho, NM


“Most of my clients decribe me as compassionate, attentive, knowledgeable, experienced and versatile.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, OCD, PTSD
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Jessica Floersheim

Jessica Floersheim

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in the belief that every person has the capacity for growth, healing, and meaningful change.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Energetic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Aili Lopez

Aili Lopez

Therapist

Virtual • Gila, NM


“I believe that you are the expert on your life, and that my role as a therapist is to hold the toolbox and collaborate with you to find what works for you specifically.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lisa Zavala

Lisa Zavala

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgment.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Teresa Flanagan

Teresa Flanagan

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe in the resilience of the human spirit and finding ways to navigate life challenges that allow us to fully participate our lives.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ayaz Husain

Ayaz Husain

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“With expertise in severe mental health disorders, depression, anxiety, autism, and life transitions, I create a safe, non-judgmental space for healing and growth.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I tend to be a "jump right in"/very direct type of therapist and I mostly use Solution Focused and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) methods in my practice.”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, OCD, Panic disorders
Challenging, Direct, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kuo Lan-Hsin Nancy Schneider

Kuo Lan-Hsin Nancy Schneider

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a bilingual (Chinese/American) therapist who has over 30 years of experience working in mental health field.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Maternal mental health
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Shawna Reiter

Shawna Reiter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I bring a non-judgmental, compassionate presence to every session and hold deep respect for each person's story.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mary Troedson

Mary Troedson

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


I specialize in working with clients experiencing anxiety. depression, trauma, and disconnect in their relationships. I am a trauma focused clinician and work to meet clients where they are in their mental health journey.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ernestine Tennefos

Ernestine Tennefos

Therapist

Virtual • Portales, NM


“My focus is on building trust and creating a grounded, non-judgmental environment, helping you feel understood and supported from the start.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Energetic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Horner

Stephanie Horner

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am kind, gentle, empathic, positive, funny and a good listener. I am also serious, thoughtful holistic, client-centered, and solution-focused.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dee Ann Sands

Dee Ann Sands

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


I'm a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico with 36 years of experience. I specialize in addiction and dual diagnosis — including porn addiction, gambling, and the complex emotional layers that come with each. My practice is fully virtual, so I work with you from the comfort of wherever you feel most at ease. I've also lived through my own profound experience with disability and recovery, and that journey has given me a deeper, more personal understanding of what it means to face suffering, adapt, and keep going.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Elizabeth King

Elizabeth King

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a therapist who has a therapist. I believe in this work. And I also know that the modality does not matter as much as the connection between therapist and client.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Challenging, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jennifer Harrison-Sanchez

Jennifer Harrison-Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


With a degree in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University, Jennifer Harrison-Sanchez is a passionate professional dedicated to serving her community. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), licensed spiritual counselor, and shamanic practitioner, Jennifer brings a unique and holistic perspective to her practice. She is deeply experienced in guiding individuals through life transitions, with a specific focus on those struggling with challenging dynamics such as addictions, co-dependency, enmeshment, PTSD, Complex PTSD, and narcissistic abuse.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Grace Bluerock

Grace Bluerock

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I've spent my career helping people navigate difficult circumstances and discover their own resilience.”
Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Cheryl Aiken

Cheryl Aiken

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“In her therapeutic endeavors, Dr. Aiken employs a unique blend of person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, and motivational interviewing techniques.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Myah Knight

Myah Knight

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am a Certified Anxiety Informed Professional and trained in Exposure & Response Prevention & Acceptance Commitment therapies for Treatment of GAD, Panic Disorder, OCD, Social Anxiety, & Phobias.”
Anxiety, Infertility, LGBTQIA+, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Ruby Peña

Ruby Peña

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“My goal is to help you find treatments that work so you can see real improvement in your daily life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Erin Graney

Erin Graney

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have been focused on providing EMDR and trauma informed care since 2018 as I have seen that deeper level healing is possible.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Sandra Sanchez

Sandra Sanchez

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I provide compassionate, patient-centered psychiatric care with a focus on helping clients feel heard, supported, and actively involved in their treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sumaiya Ahmed

Sumaiya Ahmed

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe my purpose is to teach you the tools needed that will empower you to move forward and live your life to the fullest.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nanette Wilcox

Nanette Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have discovered a new science based therapeutic protocol to help individuals recover from chronic pain and get their lives back.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Sleep disorder
Creative, Direct, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dhruvi Patel

Dhruvi Patel

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“The Therapeutic Relationship is the foundation that fosters change. It is not just a space, it is a belief that honors the human connection in its entirety, without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Alexandra Mininger

Alexandra Mininger

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


I believe that people can heal when they feel heard & understood.

I help people in all life stages navigate transitions, repair and reconnect in their relationships, overcome anxiety and loss, and cultivate courage to change.

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Albuquerque, NM

Number of therapists serving Albuquerque, NM
There are over 482 therapists in Albuquerque, NM accepting new patients.
482+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 97%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 84%Stress management
  • 82%PTSD
  • 81%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 94%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 83%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • 44%Providence Health Plan
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 1%Yoruba
  • 1%Igbo
  • 1%Hindi
How they see their clients
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  • 98%Online only
  • 2%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 77%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 38%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 22%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 100%Individual therapy
  • 35%Family therapy
  • 21%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

Frequently asked questions

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Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.

Factors to Consider When Choosing an In-Person & Online Therapist in Albuquerque, NM

Searching for therapists in Albuquerque starts with knowing what kind of support you want and which therapist may fit your needs. People look for therapy in Albuquerque for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions. As you compare Albuquerque therapists, look for listed specialties, therapy approaches, and experience that match what you want to focus on. A therapist’s profile can also show whether they use approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing.

Albuquerque has a broad local therapy market for a mid-size city, with options across areas like Nob Hill, the North Valley, Downtown, and the Northeast Heights. Your best fit may depend on location, appointment times, and whether you prefer in-person or virtual sessions. Virtual therapy can also make it easier to see a therapist licensed in New Mexico if office locations or schedules are limited. Before booking, review each therapist’s bio for details about communication style, session structure, availability, and whether they offer a free phone consultation.

Therapy in Albuquerque can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for therapists in Albuquerque, NM who are accepting new patients, review detailed profiles, verify your insurance, and see an estimated session cost before you book. You can browse therapists, compare fit, and book directly when you’re ready.

1 Cost may vary based on your location, age, and insurance coverage.