Business Details
Award-Winning Mental Health Therapy in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Family Counseling has been a trusted mental health practice in Albuquerque for over a decade. Recognized seven consecutive years for excellence in mental health care, we specialize in evidence-based therapies for individuals, couples, and families. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive training in modalities like CBT, EMDR, and Gottman Method to address trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. Rooted in the New Mexico community, we prioritize personalized care, matching clients with therapists who align with their clinical needs and personality.We offer both in-person and secure online therapy sessions, ensuring accessible care tailored to modern lifestyles. Our approach combines professional expertise with compassionate support, fostering environments where healing and lasting change occur. With a focus on continuous improvement, we integrate feedback and follow-up to ensure therapeutic relationships drive successful outcomes.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Anxiety Therapy
Depression Therapy
Couples Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Family Therapy
Sex Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Discernment Counseling
Parts Work Therapy
Highlights and features
- Seven consecutive years recognized for excellence in mental health care.
- Therapists trained by leading relationship experts like Gottman and Imago.
- Personalized therapist matching based on clinical needs and personality fit.
- Flexible in-person and secure online therapy options available.
- Specialized trauma-informed care with EMDR-certified therapists.
What people say
Compassionate therapists
Effective trauma treatment
Rapid appointment availability
Personalized care
Significant mental health improvements
Services
Trauma Therapy
Our trauma therapy services address PTSD, childhood trauma, and complex trauma using evidence-based approaches like EMDR and cognitive behavioral therapy. Therapists create safe environments for processing traumatic memories while developing coping strategies. Clients report reduced flashbacks, improved emotional regulation, and restored trust in relationships through personalized treatment plans.
Couples Counseling
Specialized couples counseling utilizes the Gottman Method and discernment counseling to improve communication and rebuild intimacy. Sessions address challenges across relationship stages from new parenthood to empty nest transitions. Therapists help partners develop conflict resolution skills and strengthen emotional connections through structured, goal-oriented sessions.
EMDR Therapy
EMDR-certified therapists provide specialized trauma treatment through bilateral stimulation techniques that reduce emotional intensity of traumatic memories. This eight-phase approach helps clients reprocess distressing experiences, leading to significant symptom reduction for PTSD, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders through structured, evidence-based protocols.
Anxiety Therapy
Comprehensive anxiety treatment addresses generalized anxiety, panic disorders, and social anxiety through cognitive restructuring and exposure therapy. Therapists teach immediate coping strategies while resolving root causes, helping clients regain control over daily functioning and reduce physical manifestations of anxiety through personalized therapeutic approaches.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses systemic communication issues and intergenerational patterns using evidence-based interventions. Sessions create safe spaces for members to express emotions, resolve conflicts, and improve understanding through structured approaches that strengthen family dynamics and promote collective healing processes.
People
Kelly Chisholm
Owner & Executive Director
Licensed counselor in three states with EMDR certification, trauma specialization, and sex therapy expertise. Recognized nationally for relationship expertise, author, and presenter with over 20 years of clinical experience treating infidelity and complex trauma cases.
Alexandra Mininger
Therapist
Experienced mental health professional specializing in individual and couples therapy with training in evidence-based modalities. Focuses on creating safe therapeutic environments for clients navigating life transitions and emotional challenges through compassionate, personalized care.
Christyn Small
Therapist
Compassionate counselor recognized for patient-centered approach and ability to help clients develop practical tools for managing mental health challenges. Specializes in trauma recovery and personal growth through integrative therapeutic techniques tailored to individual client needs.
Questions
What therapy options are available for busy professionals?
We offer flexible scheduling with evening appointments and secure online therapy sessions to accommodate work schedules while maintaining therapeutic effectiveness.
Do you accept insurance for mental health services?
We accept Presbyterian, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Centennial Care/Medicaid, Molina, and GEHA insurance plans in addition to self-pay options.
How do you match clients with the right therapist?
Our matching process considers clinical expertise requirements, personality fit, and specific client needs through initial consultations and follow-up assessments.
What types of relationship counseling do you offer?
We provide premarital counseling, discernment counseling, Gottman Method therapy, and specialized treatment for intimacy issues and post-infidelity recovery.
Are telehealth therapy sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy options that maintain the same professional standards and confidentiality as in-person sessions at our Albuquerque office.
What mental health specialties do your therapists have?
Our team specializes in trauma recovery, anxiety disorders, depression treatment, EMDR therapy, and evidence-based couples counseling with Gottman Method certification.
