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

Paula Green

Paula Green

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I have 20 years experience providing therapy to adults, youth and families working through a variety of life challenges including, depression, anxiety, trauma, suicidal thoughts, and family/relationship issues.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, OCD, Panic disorders
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Tonya Walker

Tonya Walker

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My role as a counselor is to join you in the process of finding what is and isn't working and to support you in increasing your self awareness, self understanding and self compassion to help you to create the change you would like.”
Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Trauma
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Oluchi Anagbor

Oluchi Anagbor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“You can expect compassionate mental health service customized to your individual mental health needs.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Angela Porter

Angela Porter

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“Angela will strive to provide a therapeutic experience where you, alone, or with your partner, can explore the depths of your relationship and work together to find deeper intimacy and connection.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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
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
Aaron Cluff

Aaron Cluff

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe in the basic goodness of people. I do not believe that people are broken nor that I am here to fix them.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Tenishia Santiago

Tenishia Santiago

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“Tenishia is a retired Navy Veteran, Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, that specializes in attention difficulties, mood challenges, anxiety, psychosis, personality disorders, sleep, OCD, military issues, and trauma.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Direct, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Sheena Garrard

Sheena Garrard

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal as a therapist is to help you grow from your struggles, heal from your pain, and move toward where you need to be in life.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Liza Fant

Dr. Liza Fant

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


At All Things New Therapy, I’m dedicated to helping you find peace and strength through life’s challenges. I work with individuals, couples, and families to nurture healthy relationships and personal growth. Whether you're seeking guidance for your marriage, navigating difficult emotions, or adjusting to life challenges, my goal is to provide a safe, supportive space for lasting change.

Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Tiffany Lemery

Tiffany Lemery

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I believe resilience isn't about pretending you're unaffected. It's about processing what you've carried so it no longer controls your life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Nichole Esparza

Nichole Esparza

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I keep it real. With over 5 years of experience in the mental health field, I believe therapy should feel like a genuine conversation; grounded, safe, and without judgment.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 15 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Chileme Ochulor

Dr. Chileme Ochulor

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental environment where you feel heard, respected, and supported.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Ilana Simons

Dr. Ilana Simons

Psychologist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I see therapy as the chance to do what art does: to try a new format, to dare to trust it, to nurture something new until it lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Affirming, Creative, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Dr. Gerardo Wence-Muñoz

Dr. Gerardo Wence-Muñoz

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My process utilizes a holistic, humanistic, and multidisciplinary approach to support your goals and healing.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Creative, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Julie Guynn

Julie Guynn

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Clients can expect to take away new skills sets, different viewpoints, challenges to unhealthy ways of coping and relating, validation, and acceptance.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Diana Rose Frances

Diana Rose Frances

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Our therapeutic space will be bold, brave, and supportive. I aim to strike a balance of validating feelings of fragility or fear with a genuine belief in the potential to heal.”
Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues, Trauma, Women's issues
Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Esam Pietras

Esam Pietras

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Your treatment plan will be tailored to fit your individual needs while working in a non-judgmental empathetic setting.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Affirming, Challenging, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
David Greene

David Greene

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Having trained in several modalities including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems and Specializing in Substance Use Disorder, I utilize an integrative and client-centered approach to best service the needs of each individual...”
Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD, Relationship issues
Energetic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Megann Grace-Sanchez

Megann Grace-Sanchez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Using cognitive behavioral theory, I provide a person-centered and collaborative approach to therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Vanessa Estebane

Vanessa Estebane

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am the therapist who is going to push you outside of your comfort zone and allow you to learn the most out of each session.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Challenging, Direct, Empowering
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Felicia Valles

Felicia Valles

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“My style is warm, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, creating a safe space where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dameon Clay

Dameon Clay

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“He is known for his collaborative, strengths-based approach, empowering clients to identify solutions, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Merion Haworth

Merion Haworth

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My role is to walk alongside you as you rediscover hope, strengthen your faith, and move toward healing with both spiritual and clinical support.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression
Holistic, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
Cori Wright

Cori Wright

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is always to be human first and foremost, and not present to you as perfect so that you can also be completely and wholly yourself when we work together.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Bridgette Leyva

Bridgette Leyva

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach is warm, authentic, and strengths-based, incorporating humor when appropriate to create a comfortable and supportive therapeutic environment where healing and growth can thrive.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Panic disorders, Relationship issues
Direct, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Dr. Reese Graham

Dr. Reese Graham

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“Her approach to patient care is grounded in a holistic, patient-centered model. She creates a warm, non-judgmental, and relaxed environment...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Garry Cowles

Garry Cowles

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I work well with clients who are having substance abuse issues, depression, Anxiety, relationship issues and achademic/vocational stress.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Cross Bayless

Elizabeth Cross Bayless

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I adapt my therapeutic approaches to meet your unique needs. I specialize in using cognitive behavioral, person-centered, motivational interviewing, mindfulness based, and solution focused therapies.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Rafanny Mangarelli

Rafanny Mangarelli

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I know just how hard taking the first step or deciding to give therapy another chance can be and I welcome you.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Creative, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Mariah Hofmeister

Mariah Hofmeister

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I love helping parents/foster parents/caregivers find more joy in parenting and more calm within themselves.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Dr. Emem Nkanga

Dr. Emem Nkanga

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


I’m Dr. Emem Nkanga, Doctor of Nursing Practice. I believe that everyone deserves a personalized and compassionate approach to mental health care. I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare, with a focused dedication to psychiatry over the past 4 years. My passion lies in supporting mental health and emotional well-being.

I work with children ages 10 and above, adolescents, and adults from diverse backgrounds who are experiencing challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, OCD, insomnia, and more.

ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
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 6 insurance carriers
Serina Apodaca-Peckham

Serina Apodaca-Peckham

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I come alongside you to normalize your experience and guide you toward your own solutions—reclaiming what's always been yours: authorship of your story.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Empowering, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Kathryn Wolf

Kathryn Wolf

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I'm compassionate and confrontational when necessary! I'll challenge you and support you, all at the same time!”
Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, Grief or loss
Affirming, Challenging, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Mariah Lamy

Mariah Lamy

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“As a therapist, I prioritize meeting clients where they are at and providing a non-judgemental safe haven where you can share your story and feel heard.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Humorous
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Dr. Pamela Begay

Dr. Pamela Begay

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Everyone has a story to tell-I lean into narrative therapy to get to the core of what brings you to therapy.”
Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
Affirming, Empowering, Participatory
Accepts 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Charisse Levchak

Dr. Charisse Levchak

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My work is rooted in ensuring you feel safe, heard, and empowered, so you can move from surviving to truly thriving — and from stress to success.”
Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jay Charley

Jay Charley

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to help you walk your own path toward healing without making assumptions about who you are or what you have already been told about yourself.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Panic disorders, PTSD
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 3 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

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 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.