Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Los Alamos, NM
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Soma Aloia, Holistic Somatic Counseling
Counselor/Therapist, MS, LCST, SE, CSC, CYT
Healing isn't about fixing what's wrong with you - there is nothing wrong with you. Healing is permission to your nervous system to experience the safety, support, and connection it may have missed earlier in life. When the body begins to feel safe, many symptoms that once seemed unrelated can begin to make sense. Then you begin to heal and develop into your full potential. I create a safe space for you to slow down, settle, and be yourself. I help you make sense of complex experiences that seem disconnected so you can heal into wholeness.
31 Years Experience
In-Person Near Los Alamos, NM
Online in Los Alamos, NM
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Truth Berenson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
I offer counseling and coaching for individuals of all genders, sexualities, racial identities, and family formations. My work is rooted in developing a strong therapeutic relationship. Within the counselor-client connection, clients are invited to explore relational dynamics and to safely become more honest with themselves and others. Through collaboration, I support clients to clearly identify boundaries, honor desires, and expand their capacity to tap into innate resources. My approach is informed by psychodynamic theory, spiritual and archetypal counseling, parts work, creative arts therapy, and goal-oriented coaching in addition to somatic interventions. These coupled with a client-centered and anti-oppressive lens facilitate changes that are both radical and sustainable.
Areas of specialty include: partnership and family conflict, self doubt, guilt & shame, eating disorders & body image, gender, sexuality, LGBTQIA+ experiences, transitioning, PTSD, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, addiction, attachment, polyamory, family dynamics, interpersonal and communal conflict, spiritual growth, strengthening intuition, political identity, financial stability, transitions, and creative blocks.
My therapeutic style is intuitive, fierce, and nurturing. With passion and humor, I approach each person with deep respect for the grace and grit of human experience and an abiding trust in each individual's capacity for growth and resilience.
I also support couples struggling to navigate both the inevitable and unexpected challenges of partnership. Every partnership has unique strengths and challenges and even the strongest relationships sometimes need help weathering life's hardships, be they related to health concerns, finances, sexuality and intimacy, children, work stress, extended family, etc.
Couples counseling can help partners improve communication, develop a deeper understanding of each other's experiences, increase awareness of intentions and impact, and relate to each other with compassion and curiosity rather than judgment.
I support couples to make collaborative decisions and move through conflict with courage, honesty, and mutual respect.
Partners learn communication and deescalation skills, develop resiliency, and grow as individuals and partners. Together we can identify and heal attachment wounds, explore power dynamics, and build trust.
13 Years Experience
In-Person Near Los Alamos, NM
Online in Los Alamos, NM
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Aaron Kapin
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, SEP, LMT
If your body is still feeling uncomfortable, agitated, or activated despite years of therapy and self-work, you're in the right place.
If you've already made the connection that some of your physical symptoms are probably stress related, you're well along your way. Once you've identified that, then there are ways that you can learn to work with your nervous system to start moving in a better direction.
I collaborate with intelligent, caring and curious humans to help them learn how to settle their nervous systems and resolve stress-related issues they may be contending with, ranging from digestive issues to anxiety attacks, nervous tics to emotional flares.
11 Years Experience
Online in Los Alamos, NM (Online Only)
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Steve Zaffer
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA. LPCC
Welcome. I'm Steve Zaffer, a licensed psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals live a life they love. As a licensed psychotherapist, I specialize in guiding individuals through the complexities of anxiety and trauma, helping them find their unique path in life. My mission is to support you in living an authentic life, one that resonates with your true self and aligns with your deepest desires.
Through a compassionate and evidence-based approach, I work with you to uncover the barriers that hold you back and empower you to manifest the life you envision. Whether you are struggling with past traumas, current anxieties, or simply seeking a more fulfilling and purposeful existence, I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment for your personal growth.
Together, we will explore your inner world, heal old wounds, and cultivate the skills needed to create a life of authenticity and joy. Let's embark on this transformative journey towards a life that reflects who you truly are and the future you desire.
15 Years Experience
Online in Los Alamos, NM
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Elissa Chazdon
Counselor/Therapist, LMSW, LSW
I've been working with clients in a consultant capacity since 2009, and since completing my Master's in Social Work a few years ago as an LMSW/LSW, have added a strong clinical foundation to that experience. Together, they give me a deep well of practical, real-world knowledge to draw from with every client who sits down across from me. In addition, I have an adult bonus daughter and two adult children (with whom I have wonderful, fulfilling relationships) as well as having been a coparent.
I believe learning never stops — especially in a healing profession. I regularly pursue continuing training across a range of modalities, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approaches, so the tools I bring into session stay current, evidence-based, and responsive to the person actually in front of me.
I enjoy working with a wide variety of individuals, couples, and families from all backgrounds, walks of life, and family structures, and I bring particular depth of experience working with families who are CPS or CYFD involved. Social justice and equity aren't an add-on to my practice — they're part of how I show up for every client, and I'm committed to creating a space where people of all identities and circumstances feel respected, seen, and supported.
2 Years Experience
Online in Los Alamos, NM (Online Only)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Los Alamos, NM Statistics
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapists in Los Alamos, NM average 13 years of experience and charge around $158 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (79%), Life Coaching (74%), and Self Esteem (74%).
Average years in practice
13 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$158
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 25% |
Male |
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| 8% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 63% |
Online Only |
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| 37% |
In Person and Online |
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Top Specialties
| 79% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 74% | Life Coaching |
| 74% | Self Esteem |
| 68% | Stress |
| 63% | Depression |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 58% | Codependency |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 53% | Senior |
| 47% | Young Adult |
| 32% | Teen |
| 21% | Children |
Client Focus
| 84% | Women |
| 53% | Hispanic / Latino |
| 53% | LGBTQ+ |
| 53% | Men |
| 37% | Black / African American |