Anika Carrasco Trujillo, MA, LISW

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I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker that is a native of New Mexico. I enjoy meeting and working with preteens/teens and adults. I believe in using a client centered approach, and do this by listening to your story, continually assessing needs, and finding the best therapeutic approach to address your current challenges. I specialize in addressing anxiety disorders- including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety, BFRBs, TICS, Hoarding and Social Anxiety Disorder. I also have extensive experience treating depression, relationship issues, grief, and parenting concerns. Using ERP, CBT and other therapeutic modalities, I can assist in diagnosing and supporting you through a healing journey. 

My customized approach will focus on your personality and whatever challenges are currently arising for you. I am interested in listening and supporting you through your healing journey.

• Anxiety
• Autism
• Behavioral Issues
• Depression
• Developmental Disorders
• Hoarding
• Intellectual Disability
• Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

I have been a licensed clinical psychologist for nearly 15 years. I obtained my PhD in Clinical and Health Psychology from the University of New Mexico and worked for the VA for 12 years, mostly as a Women's Psychologist. I am a Fellow at the Interpersonal Psychotherapy Institute International, a Master Trainer and Consultant in Motivational Interviewing and have training in multiple effective, scientifically based treatments. I tailor each treatment to best meet the needs, goals, and diverse experiences each unique individual brings to therapy.

I treat both men and women. My primary specialty is Women's Health and Mental Health. I have experience helping women cope with, and recover from, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, loss, role transitions, caregiving, aging issues, health behavior change, chronic illness, chronic pain, menopause, perinatal issues, Veterans issues and relationship issues.

I am inspired by the human capacity for healing and growth, and I believe therapy can benefit anyone. I have expertise working with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. I bring my life experience, my training, and caring and compassion to my practice.

• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Body Positivity
• Cancer
• Caregivers
• Chronic Illness
• Chronic Pain
• Codependency
• Coping Skills
• Dementia
• Depression
• Divorce
• Domestic Abuse
• Geriatric and Seniors
• Grief
• Infertility
• Infidelity
• Life Transitions
• Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Trichotillomania/excoriation
• Women's Issues
• Veterans

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, work issues, or relationship issues? Do you need parenting support or guidance with career/ education issues? Thinking about making a big change in life? I am ready to help. I specialize in individual therapy for adults, teens, and children ages 10+. Together we'll develop the most effective treatment model to meet your needs. As a licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico, I’m here to support you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.
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With over 26 years of experience working with children, teens, parents, and adults in a variety of settings, I offer both short and long term teletherapy. I enjoy helping others to feel less stressed and more hopeful in their lives. My goal is to help you improve your sense of wellbeing and to help you sort through life's challenges.
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Contact me today to set up a free phone consultation to discuss your needs. Teletherapy offers flexibility with your schedule and consistent sessions. I'll help you to clarify your goals in the first 2-3 sessions. Would you prefer to have phone sessions? We can do that, too. Give me a call/message today!

• Adoption​
• Adults
• Anxiety
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Elderly Persons Disorders
• Emotionally Focused
• Family Systems
• Grief
• Jungian
• Life Transitions
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
• Mood Disorders
• Parenting
• Person-Centered
• Preteen
• Reality Therapy
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress
• Teen

Are anxiety, trauma, or life changes weighing you down? Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or experiencing relationship issues? Is it time to unlock the best version of yourself and transform your life? I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPCC) with 10 years of experience here to support you on your journey of self-awareness and transformation! I am a nationally registered Art Therapist (ATR) and utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Positive Psychology, Solutions-Focused techniques, Mindfulness , EMDR and Trauma-Informed Expressive Therapy to cultivate resilience and balance in all aspects of your life.

I will help you address mental, emotional, and relational problems by using a comprehensive and personalized approach. I have experience working with individuals suffering from anxiety, panic attacks, PTSD, addictions, relationship issues, depression, divorce, stress and self-esteem issues. I specialize in working with adult (18+) individual clients.

I look forward to collaborating with you to change negative thought and behavior patterns, working towards peace, calm and wholeness. It is possible to live in the present moment, achieve insight, create meaning and increase your well-being! Reach out today to embark on your journey of self-exploration, growth and empowerment.

• Anxiety
• Addiction
• Alcohol Use
• Anxiety
• Bisexual
• Codependency
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Divorce
• Emotional Disturbance
• Family Conflict
• Lesbian
• LGBTQ+
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Transgender
• Trauma and PTSD
• Women's Issues

Kila is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor specializing in Parts Work with an emphasis in Attachment Trauma.  Her psychotherapeutic work, utilizes a dynamic and integrative approach that is experiential in nature, relationally oriented, emotionally focused, attachment and trauma informed, psychodynamic in depth, and guided by systems theory. This approach synergizes elements of Internal Family Systems, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy,  Empowerment and Resilience Trauma Treatment Structure, Trauma Resiliency Model, Brainspotting, and Healing in Resonance Approach, among others.

The aim of her work is to liberate, transform and integrate the fragmented parts of self left behind, in the unconscious, unresolved and triggering overreactivity and maladaptive emotions and behavior in the present. It would be Kila's joy to support you in your emotionally restorative journey, into living unencumbered from your truest sense of self.

Kila has certificates in the Empowerment and Resilience Trauma Treatment Structure, Brainspotting (Level 3), Trauma Resiliency Model ( Level 2), Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy ( Level 2), as well as, years of experience working in the Healing in Resonance Approach with the Attachment Healing Center.  

You can visit her website for more information and to access her Intake Form at:   https://www.kilahillman.net/  

• Abuse/Neglect History
• Academic Underachievment
• Adoption Issues
• Anxiety
• Attachment Issues
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Impulsivity
• Depression
• Emotional Disturbance
• Emotion Regulation
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Meditation
• Mood Disorders
• Nightmares
• Oppositional Defiance
• Panic Disorder
• Parenting
• Parts Work
• Reactive Attachment Disorder
• Relational Difficulties
• School Issues
• Self Esteem
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Teen Violence
• Trauma Treatment

At New Leaf Counseling, I want to help you make a fresh start and adjust to any life circumstances you may be grappling with. 

I am a psychotherapist and art therapist with training in nature-based art practices, ecotherapy and adventure therapy.  I enjoy working with individual, adult clients who are motivated for change, seeking guidance and support while going through life transitions, and looking to strengthen their relationship to self and others.  I have a wide variety of experience working with people with various issues and mental health challenges, including but not limited to co-occurring disorders, panic attacks, depression, suicidal ideation, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder, psychosis, neurodivergence, and trauma.  Additionally, I specialize in Exposure Response Prevention, an evidence-based treatment for OCD.   

I have 10 years of experience as a mental health therapist and am passionate about destigmatizing mental health, advocating for social justice, and helping people strengthen their connection to their highest self so they can create the quality of life they desire.  My eclectic approach combines techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), non-violent communication, solution-focused therapy, motivational interviewing and Jungian shadow work.  I believe no one knows you better than yourself and hold my clients in high revere as their own self-experts.  My aim is to help you find your internal compass so you may find direction, awakening and discovery on your healing journey.   

If intrigued, please reach out for a brief phone consultation to see if we’d be a good fit.  I look forward to helping you turn over a new leaf. 

• Anxiety
• Attachment Issues
• Boundary Setting
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Emotional Regulation
• Gender and Sexual Identity
• Identity
• Improving Communication
• Jungian
• Life Transitions
• Mood Disorders
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Changes
• Self-Esteem and Confidence
• Stress
• Substance Abuse

I am a psychologist that specializes in therapy for adolescents and adults. I enjoy working with those who are struggling from a number of issues and custom tailor my approach to each of my clients, pulling from research and the most effective treatment methods. If you are unsure of your needs, please feel free to call and clarify.
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I work with teens and adults to address a number of problems including relationship, peer, work, life direction, academic, and parental issues. My goal is to improve how you are feeling and functioning, offering both short and long-term therapy. Come in for a 2-3 session assessment to further clarify your needs!

When working with adolescents, I always strive to include the caregivers to ensure that they fully understand what work is being done with their child and how they can best help at home. When working with adults, I work at with the best suited approach and at a pace that is comfortable for them.

• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Divorce
• Grief
• Health Issues
• Life Coaching
• Meditation
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Changes
• Self Esteem
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Spirituality
• Women's Issues

With over a decade of experience as a licensed professional clinical counselor, I specialize in assisting individuals, adolescents, and children who have experienced traumatic or confusing events. Using an integrative approach, including parts work or Internal Family Systems, I guide clients in balancing and understanding different aspects of themselves. My toolbox is filled with evidence-based techniques tailored to empower you to achieve your goals.

I specialize in psychodynamic inner child/parts work for integration of the fragmented self.

Childhood trauma is not what happens to you; it is what happens inside you as a result of what happens to you, a constriction of your capacity to respond to your authentic self in the present moment. —Dr. Gabor Mate

• Anxiety
• Behavioral Issues
• Codependency
• Coping Skills
• CPTSD
• Depression
• Narcissist Abuse
• Trauma and PTSD
• Relationship Issues
• Stress

I specialize in working with adult individuals, couples, and families seeking to address a wide range of psychological, behavioral, and interpersonal issues. I bring a systemic focus to my work with people, using various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method Couples Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Humanistic Therapy, and Mindfulness Based Awareness.

With nearly 20 years of experience working in various settings, I will help you identify and change the emotional, behavioral and relational patterns that have become maladaptive and ineffective in your life. I strongly believe in human resilience and tend to avoid pathologizing people who are struggling with the myriad demands of life.
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I have particular experience working with depression, anxiety, couple conflict, blended families, family transitions, and substance use issues. I will tailor my approach for your current life stressor and together we will develop a trusting relationship to work on immediate symptom relief as well as deeper self-awareness and insight.

• Academic Underachievement
• Adoption
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Asperger's Syndrome
• Behavioral Issues
• Chronic Impulsivity
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Divorce
• Emotional Disturbance
• Grief
• Life Coaching
• Oppositional Defiance
• Parenting
• Peer Relationships
• Relationship Changes
• Self Esteem
• Sleep or Insomnia
• Spirituality