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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 529 licensed providers with next-day availability and free consultations. Get covered by insurance while saving up to 75% on your sessions.

Sharon Harris

Sharon Harris

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“With experience supporting people across many stages of healing, my practice takes a holistic approach to therapy.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Rahul Sharma

Rahul Sharma

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Through compassion, empathy, and a touch of humor, I strive to create a therapeutic environment where growth feels natural and rewarding.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Evelina Cavalli-Murray

Evelina Cavalli-Murray

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I recognize that trauma can shape how we see ourselves, how we connect with others, and how we respond to stress and difficult emotions.”
Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD, PTSD
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Uche Dibia

Uche Dibia

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment where my clients feel safe to share their experiences and explore their challenges.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Dr. Mutiat Olawunmi

Dr. Mutiat Olawunmi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe that mental health support is as crucial as physical health, and that healing—whether through ADHD treatment, anxiety management, depression care, or insomnia therapy—begins with being heard, respected, and understood.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Participatory, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Tenelle Phillips

Tenelle Phillips

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


Finding your way through the hard stuff takes time, and I know that. I'm Tenelle, a licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico, and my mission is simple: helping you build the tools to get through difficult times and live life the way you want to live it. I use CBT and DBT because they work. I show up for people who are ready to do the work, and I'd love to meet you.

Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 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 5 insurance carriers
Ruben Zurita

Ruben Zurita

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I engender to build a positive rapport, and inspire hope and strategies for implementing personal positive change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tabitha Herring

Tabitha Herring

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I strive to create a safe, compassionate, and collaborative environment where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and move toward healing and personal growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Shari Schaffer

Shari Schaffer

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Clients can expect to experience psychoeducation, development of insight, as well several tools that are customized to individual needs, as well as having some fun.”
Anxiety, Depression, End of life care, Family issues, Grief or loss
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
DOndra Bobbitt

DOndra Bobbitt

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I believe in a holistic approach to mental health that considers the emotional, behavioral, and social aspects of each patient's life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Alice Castro

Alice Castro

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I'm easy to talk to, present, and direct in a caring way. Therapy with me is not an interrogation — I won't respond to your questions with more questions or rush you toward solutions.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Tiruwork Hiruy

Tiruwork Hiruy

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe in a collaborative approach, working closely with my clients to develop treatment plans tailored to their specific needs and goals.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Debra Younger

Debra Younger

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is grounded in compassion, respect, and the belief that healing is possible for everyone.”
Anxiety, Diabetes, End of life care, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 12 insurance carriers
Cynthia Torres

Cynthia Torres

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am motivated by the transformative journeys of my clients as they turn challenges into opportunities for growth and fulfillment.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Sarate

Elizabeth Sarate

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I view therapy as a collaborative partnership. You are the expert on your own life, and together we will identify meaningful goals, build on your strengths, and develop practical tools to help you overcome challenges and create lasting change.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Jamie Viavattine

Jamie Viavattine

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe in building a healthy therapeutic relationship in order to understand the needs and strengths of my clients.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Adria Hagg

Adria Hagg

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is warm, supportive and goal-oriented, using practices such as CBT and mindfulness to help clients better understand themselves, break unhelpful patterns and build healthier ways of coping.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 2 insurance carriers
Cheyenne Skinner

Cheyenne Skinner

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe that one of the most important parts of therapy is taking the time to truly understand someone's story before trying to help them change it.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Hilary Bresner

Hilary Bresner

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


Are you ready to transform your life with expert guidance and compassionate care? As a Colorado state-licensed clinical social worker in Cherry Creek, I offer private therapy sessions tailored to your needs. My unique approach combines intuition and empathy to truly understand and accept you. In our sessions, you’ll have a safe space to process unresolved emotions, build self-awareness, and discover how to thrive in your daily life. Let’s work together to help you reach your full potential!

ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Direct, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Chelsey Klein

Chelsey Klein

Therapist

Virtual • Clovis, NM


“I can offer a safe space to process and internally resolve the heaviness of everyday life with unconditional positive regard as well as tools to manage daily stressors using a bottom up approach that will include coping skills and trauma processing...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Shannon O'Grady

Dr. Shannon O'Grady

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I'm an experienced trauma therapist and Certified EMDR Therapist, with extensive experience helping people heal from trauma and PTSD.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Direct, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
William Hoffman

William Hoffman

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe that every person brings their own unique story, strengths, and perspective — and my role is to help you build on what's already working while finding new ways to approach what isn't.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Empowering, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Brenda Rangel

Brenda Rangel

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My focus on therapy is to provide a calm, supportive space where individuals can slow down, feel heard, and make sense of what they are carrying.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Eating disorders
Energetic, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Christiana Nmezi

Christiana Nmezi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


My name is Christiana Nmezi, and I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC).

I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. I specialize in working with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, PTSD, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder and insomnia. I understand that every person's story is unique, and I believe that effective treatment begins with listening, understanding, and building s trusting therapeutic relationship.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Sabrina Shupe

Sabrina Shupe

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a safe, compassionate space where healing, growth, and connection can begin, whether that be for short-term or long-term treatment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Paul Grabowsky

Paul Grabowsky

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am passionate about helping my clients grow self awareness around utilizing tools that they may not know they currently possess.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Ayanna Williams

Dr. Ayanna Williams

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


I believe that optimal mental health is achieved through an ongoing, multi-pronged approach. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner I am well trained in the art and science of prescribing medications to improve mental health symptoms. I also encourage adjunctive treatment modalities such as CBT. Empowering patients to care for themselves is part of my goal. I embrace opportunities to help my patients gain greater personal insight, because when you can see yourself, you can change yourself.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Rique Pineda

Dr. Rique Pineda

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Riqué can help you identify strengths, develop skills, and provide you with the appropriate tools needed to meet your goals.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Casey Applegate-Aguilar

Dr. Casey Applegate-Aguilar

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am an integrative psychotherapist trained in mind-body techniques who is dedicated to guiding overwhelmed neurodivergent parents in healing their childhood wounds so they can change the course of generational trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Creative, Holistic, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Gloria Lares

Gloria Lares

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“These experiences have strengthened my belief that healing begins with feeling safe, understood, and met with compassion.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
T.J. Dudley

T.J. Dudley

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My vibe is calm, warm, and a little magical — the kind of space where you can breathe, be honest, and not feel judged.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Danielle Riddle Price

Dr. Danielle Riddle Price

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“For the past 25 years, I have specialized in working with children, adolescents & their families in diverse populations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Karen Valteau-Williams

Karen Valteau-Williams

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My main goal for my clients are to build resilience, restore confidence, and transform pain into growth...”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers
Christine Johnsen

Christine Johnsen

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I'm an active therapist, which means our sessions involve more than simply talking about what happened during your week.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dominica Montano

Dominica Montano

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I take a collaborative approach to therapy and believe we are a team in this work. Engaging in mutual respect, curiosity, consideration and care.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, LGBTQIA+
Affirming, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 16 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Layla Earnest

Layla Earnest

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe people already possess strengths that can help them move forward, even when those strengths feel difficult to access.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Messina Delgado

Messina Delgado

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I work with clients that have to hold multiple truths. Most have already done some type of therapy, and are looking to explore the depths of their experience...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Identity issues
Holistic, Humorous, Inquisitive
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Akisha Toussaint

Dr. Akisha Toussaint

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


Hi, I’m Akisha Toussaint, a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

Wellness isn't just about managing symptoms—it’s about feeling like yourself again. If you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep issues, or just feeling off balance, you deserve support that addresses every part of your health—mind and body.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving Albuquerque, NM

Number of therapists serving Albuquerque, NM
There are over 532 therapists in Albuquerque, NM accepting new patients.
532+
Average years in practice
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10 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 98%Anxiety
  • 94%Depression
  • 84%PTSD
  • 83%Stress management
  • 82%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 98%Aetna
  • 93%Cigna
  • 89%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 77%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico
  • 44%Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 11%Spanish
  • 2%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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  • 80%Woman
  • 20%Man
  • 1%Non-binary
License types
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  • 36%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
  • 23%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
  • 5%Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist
  • 2%Licensed Psychologist
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 33%Family therapy
  • 22%Couples therapy
  • 12%Child or adolescent therapy

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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 a Therapist in Albuquerque

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.