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Top therapists in New Mexico accepting new patients

Discover personalized therapy across New Mexico with 478 licensed providers supporting talk therapy and medication management. Headway partners with your insurance to maximize affordability, with options for free consultations and sessions available soon.

Marissa Love

Marissa Love

Therapist

Virtual • Las Cruces, NM


“My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered.”
Anxiety, Depression, Diabetes, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Nikki Goins

Nikki Goins

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is not to shame you out of these patterns. My goal is to help you understand them, interrupt them, and replace them with choices that move you closer to the life you actually want.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Stephanie Allen-Perry

Stephanie Allen-Perry

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and client-centered. I believe healing happens through genuine connection, self-compassion, and creating space for your full, authentic self to be seen and heard.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Empowering, Energetic, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Evangelia Falkner

Evangelia Falkner

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Las Cruces, NM


“I became a nurse midwife and worked in that capacity for over a decade... I then decided to complete my psychiatric nurse practitioner degree due to the need that exists for behavioral health providers nationwide, especially for special populations.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, OCD
Holistic, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Matthew Klepper

Matthew Klepper

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I work first and foremost from a person centered and relational point of view, understanding the therapeutic relationship as the primary vehicle for change.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Creative, Energetic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Nickala Kendrick

Nickala Kendrick

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I aim to create a space where you feel comfortable being honest, understood without judgment, and supported as you figure out your next steps.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Yvonne Amune

Yvonne Amune

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I believe in taking a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to helping my patients reach their goals—whether it be improving relationships or managing symptoms of mental illness.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues
Creative, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
John Reiser

John Reiser

Therapist

Virtual • Albuquerque, NM


“I want your therapy to get results. I realize I am not the right match for everybody so I value honesty, communication, and openness in the therapeutic relationship.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Open-minded, Participatory
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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
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
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
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
Stephen Ausherman

Stephen Ausherman

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Albuquerque, NM


“Art therapy is optional. I highly encourage it because art combined with therapy allows you to be more fully seen and heard...”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Identity issues, Men's issues
Creative, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
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
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
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
Andrea Burgess

Andrea Burgess

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“Sessions with me are focused on helping you to accurately assess your situation without blame, shame or judgement so that you can clearly see your choices and find the courage and willingness to truly live in line with what you value.”
Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, Panic disorders
Direct, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Carrigen Cain

Carrigen Cain

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am passionate about destigmatizing mental health, practicing from an intersectional, social justice, & inclusive lens...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Creative, Empowering, Humorous
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Adrian Rodriguez

Adrian Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I take a collaborative, client-centered approach grounded in evidence-based practices such as CBT, DBT, and strengths-based therapy.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Curt Hampton

Curt Hampton

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“You can expect me to take time to get to know you and collaboratively craft a plan of action for us to work with.”
Anxiety, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Stress management, Trauma
Direct, Empowering, Energetic
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Adrianna Crouch

Adrianna Crouch

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My style is direct and collaborative while infusing humor to ease the heaviness that can arise in everyday life.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Judy Johnson-Howey

Judy Johnson-Howey

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“I am dedicated to fostering collaboration and empowerment, empowering my patients to take an active role in their mental health journey.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Mary Blankenship

Mary Blankenship

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“By managing mood and correcting unhelpful patterns, together we can set you on a brighter and greener pathway.”
Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Eating disorders
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Dr. Sandra Owens

Dr. Sandra Owens

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I provide a non-judgmental, empathetic, collaborative space that promotes healing and personal and professional growth.”
Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Melanie Hunter

Melanie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


My name is Melanie Hunter and I am a licensed professional counselor with over 20 years of experience as a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioner. I hold a Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas State University. I began my career working with adolescents through a non-profit organization and then later, adults in employment settings. My work providing telehealth counseling with adults began in 2020.



Anger management, Anxiety, Family issues, Relationship issues, Stress management
Direct, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Lila Webb

Lila Webb

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to guide much of my work with clients. Through this, we get clear on what is important to you...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
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 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jill Koehn

Jill Koehn

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I understand and have experienced myself that life brings many surprises and unexpected transitions.”
Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 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, Depression
Humorous, Participatory, Solution-oriented
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Danielle Guerrero

Danielle Guerrero

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“I firmly believe in the power of resilience, and love helping people tap into their inner potential and power.”
Anxiety, Trauma
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 4 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
Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox

Shaa-Ista Simmons-Wilcox

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy and understanding, creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can openly express your thoughts and feelings.”
ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Kelechi Okwaraji

Kelechi Okwaraji

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • New Mexico


“You are alone in this struggle. There are several millions of people going through similar thing if not the exact thing you passing through but make conscious effort to be better, focused and compliant with your plan of care.”
Identity issues, LGBTQIA+, Men's issues, Relationship issues
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Stephanie Hunter

Stephanie Hunter

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My great passion is bringing healing to people who have been through real life experiences, that directly or indirectly caused one trauma or a significant amount of stress.”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Challenging, Empowering
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Hoover

Elizabeth Hoover

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“My goal is to help you feel better using a practical, person-centered approach. I blend trauma-informed, solution-focused, and body-based (somatic) tools to support healing and connection.”
Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Grief or loss
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 9 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Theresa Seffrin

Theresa Seffrin

Therapist

Virtual • New Mexico


“After more than 20 years of learning and helping people through thousands of sessions, I have developed a holistic and compassionate approach...”
ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Open-minded
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
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About our therapists serving New Mexico

Number of therapists serving New Mexico
There are over 482 therapists in New Mexico 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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Find the right therapist for you

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 Mental Health Therapist in New Mexico

Searching for therapists in New Mexico starts with finding someone whose training fits what you want to address. Across urban and rural parts of the state, available therapists and counseling options can vary, so it helps to look for clear experience with concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, or life transitions. As you compare New Mexico therapists, review the specialties and approaches listed in each profile, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, trauma-informed care, or support for specific life stages.

Practical fit matters, too. Whether you live in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, or another part of New Mexico, consider whether in-person sessions or virtual appointments work better for your schedule and location. You can also narrow your search by appointment availability, whether a therapist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. Reading therapist bios before booking can help you understand communication style, session structure, and what the therapist focuses on in care.

The cost of mental health care in New Mexico varies, and using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs. Headway helps you search for New Mexico counseling and therapy options by insurance, availability, specialty, and appointment format. Nationally, Headway partners with over 100 insurance plans, and you can enter your insurance details to see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book — making it easier to find a therapist who matches your needs, accepts your plan, and is ready to take new clients.

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