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Specialized Therapy & Medication Management in Albuquerque

Personalize your path to wellness. Whether you are navigating anxiety, trauma, or major life transitions, our team utilizes neuroscience-informed methods to help you reset your nervous system and reclaim your autonomy.
Board-Certified LPCCs | Anxiety & Trauma Specialists | Integrated Medication Management | Serving Albuquerque Since 2000

Is Your Nervous System "Stuck"?

Many people struggle with invisible symptoms like chronic hyper-vigilance, emotional numbing, or unexplained fatigue. Whether these are signs of Somatic Shadows from past trauma or the weight of high-functioning anxiety, they are biological markers of a stuck threat response in your nervous system.

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"We treat the biology, not just the biography. Healing requires more than just talking; it requires a physical release from the stress patterns your body has memorized."

Beyond "One-Size-Fits-All" Counseling

While “venting” offers temporary relief, it rarely rewires the nervous system. Our trauma-informed approach is effective for a wide range of challenges, providing the biological foundation needed to navigate life’s most difficult transitions.

Restoring Balance Through Nervous System Regulation and EMDR

Our clinical approach integrates the Trauma Resilience Model (TRM) and EMDR to provide a comprehensive path to healing. By first using TRM to stabilize the nervous system and expand your “Resilient Zone,” we create the physiological safety necessary for EMDR to effectively process and neutralize the emotional weight of past trauma or chronic stress.

A Nervous-System First Approach to Healing

We believe that emotional change is only possible when the body feels safe. Our practice focuses on the intersection of biology and psychology to help you move from survival mode to intentional living.

  • Stabilize the Physical State: We utilize TRM tools to help you track physical sensations and manage immediate symptoms of anxiety or dysregulation.

  • Process the Narrative: Once the body is regulated, we use EMDR to address the “Attachment Blueprints”—the underlying wounds and life events that drive current patterns of distress.

Regulate the Mind: By combining these evidence-based models, we help you build a resilient nervous system that can navigate life’s pressures with more ease and balance.

Medication Management: Your "Biological Floor"

Medication at Reclaiming Wellness is a biological floor, not a ceiling. Whether used for trauma recovery or managing severe anxiety and depression, our psychiatric team works with your therapist to stabilize the nervous system, ensuring you can engage more deeply in your personal growth.

Meet the Therapists Who Put You First

At Reclaiming Wellness, we know that counseling and medication management isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our licensed clinicians specialize in anxiety, trauma, relationships, and life transitions.

But more importantly? They bring warmth, compassion, and real-world experience to every session. We believe the strongest tool for healing is a relationship built on trust and relational safety.

  • Communal Resilience: We prioritize Indigenous-rooted Talking Circles for relational safety.
  • Diverse Expertise: Our team features culturally-competent care.
  • Local Leadership: Founded by a native New Mexican with 20+ years of clinical authority.
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Meet the Therapists Who Put You First

At Reclaiming Wellness Counseling & Medication Management isn’t one-size-fits-all. Our licensed clinicians specialize in anxiety, trauma, relationships, life transitions, and more. But more importantly? They bring warmth, compassion, and real-world experience to every session.

Erika Martinez-Gonzales

Erika Martinez-Gonzales, LPCC

Michele Donovan

Michele Donovan, LCSW

Paula Martell

Paula Martell, LPCC

Debra Vega-Cowen

Debra Vega-Cowen, LPCC

Heidi Metcalf

Heidi Metcalf, LPCC

Odilia Mendez

Odilia Mendez, LPCC (habla Español)

Honor Heindl

Honor Heindl, LCSW

Jennifer Cady

Jennifer Cady, LPCC, LADAC

Debra Benalli

Debra Benalli, LPCC

Kimberly Eagle

Kimberly Eagle, LPCC

Clarice Gregory

Clarice Gregory, LCSW

Emma Krueger

Emma Krueger, LMHC, ATR-P

Steven Kauffmann

Steven Kauffmann, LMSW

Dr. Lester Brasher

Dr. Lester Brasher, PhD, LPCC

Cecilia Baca

Cecilia Baca, LPCC (habla Español)

Cristal Gomez

Cristal Gomez, LMSW (habla Español)

Katelyn Kauzlaric

Katelyn Kauzlaric, LCSW

shreya wigh

Shreya Wigh, LMHC

Asha Pollem, PMHNP, CNP

Angela Herrera Koren, LMHC

Grace Melloy, LMSW

FAQ.

No. While we are specialists in trauma, our Active Reclamation Protocol™ is highly effective for anxiety and life transitions. If you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or out of balance, we can help you find your “resilient zone.”

We use attachment-based frameworks to help couples understand the biological drivers behind their conflicts. By focusing on relational safety, we help partners move past surface arguments to deep, lasting connection.

We view medication management as a stabilizer. If your symptoms—whether from trauma or anxiety—are making it impossible to function or engage in therapy, our team can provide the biological support needed to bridge the gap.

A trauma-trained specialist has a deeper understanding of the nervous system. This expertise allows us to treat the root cause of anxiety more efficiently than traditional methods, ensuring clinical safety and faster relief.

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