Welcome to Steady Grounds Therapy

Finding Stability. Nurturing Growth.

Life can often feel like shifting sand beneath your feet. Whether you are navigating a difficult transition, managing daily stress, or seeking to understand yourself more deeply, you deserve a place that feels solid.

At Steady Grounds Therapy, I provide that reliable foundation. My practice is built on the belief that when we are grounded, we have the freedom to grow. Like the oak tree in our logo, our work together focuses on strengthening your roots so you can weather life’s storms with resilience and confidence.

Logo of Steady Grounds Therapy LLC featuring a large green tree on a grassy hill with a sunset in the background, and the text 'Steady Grounds Therapy LLC' beneath.

Our Core Values

Grounded Support
We provide a steady, reliable presence where clients feel safe exploring challenges without judgment.

Growth with Compassion
We believe meaningful change happens when people feel understood, respected, and encouraged.

Strength Through Resilience
We help clients develop practical tools to manage stress, regulate emotions, and navigate life with confidence.

Authentic Connection
We value honesty, empathy, and genuine human connection as the foundation of effective therapy.

Empowerment
We help clients recognize their strengths and build the confidence to create positive, lasting change.

Clinical Services

Individual Psychotherapy

  • Evidence-based, strengths-focused therapy for adolescents and adults

  • Treatment for anxiety, depression, stress, and emotional dysregulation

  • Trauma-informed care centered on safety, stability, and coping skills

Adolescent Therapy

  • Support for teens experiencing emotional, behavioral, or school-related challenges

  • Specialized care for school refusal, anxiety, and adjustment difficulties

  • Family-informed interventions when appropriate

Trauma-Informed Therapy

  • Support for clients with histories of trauma, adverse childhood experiences, or chronic stress

  • Skills-building for emotional regulation, grounding, and resilience

  • Stabilization-focused interventions prior to deeper trauma processing

Clinical Intake & Assessment

  • Comprehensive biopsychosocial evaluations

  • Diagnostic clarification and treatment planning

  • Initial risk screening and clinical formulation

Risk Assessment & Safety Planning

  • Suicide and self-harm risk assessment

  • Safety planning and crisis stabilization support

  • Ongoing monitoring for high-risk clients

Emotional & Behavioral Regulation Support

  • Coping skills development for stress and overwhelm

  • Emotion regulation strategies grounded in practical application

  • Support for impulse control and distress tolerance

School-Related Mental Health Support

  • Intervention for school refusal and attendance-related anxiety

  • Coordination with caregivers and school systems when appropriate

  • Skills to support academic engagement and routine stabilization

Care Coordination (as needed)

  • Collaboration with primary care, school personnel, or other providers

  • Referral support for higher levels of care when indicated

  • Integration of services for continuity of care

Culturally Responsive Service

  • Support for Spanish-speaking families through interpreter services

Culturally sensitive, client-centered treatment approach


Psychotherapy Modalities Utilized

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – addressing maladaptive thoughts, behaviors, and emotional responses

  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) – structured trauma treatment for adolescents and adults

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Skills – emotion regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) – goal-oriented, strengths-based intervention

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) – enhancing readiness for change and treatment engagement

  • Strengths-Based Therapy – emphasizing resilience, protective factors, and client capabilities

  • Person-Centered Therapy – unconditional positive regard, empathy, and collaborative treatment

  • Mindfulness-Based Interventions – grounding, awareness, and emotional regulation skills

  • Trauma-Informed Care Framework – safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment guiding all treatment

Fees & Payment Information

I am committed to making quality mental health care accessible to our New Mexico community. Financial logistics should never be the reason you don't receive the support you need.

Insurance: New Mexico Turquoise Care

I am a proud provider for all New Mexico Turquoise Care Medicaid plans. If you are enrolled in one of the following Managed Care Organizations (MCOs), your therapy sessions are likely covered:

  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico

  • Molina Healthcare of New Mexico

  • Presbyterian Health Plan

  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Note: Please bring your Turquoise Care ID card to your first session so we can verify your benefits.

Out-of-Pocket & Negotiated Rates

For those not using insurance, I offer flexible payment options to ensure our work remains sustainable for you.

  • Standard Session Fee: $100

  • Negotiated Rates: I offer a sliding scale/negotiated rate for cash-pay clients facing financial hardship. Please mention this during our initial consultation so we can discuss a fee that fits your budget.

Accepted Payments

Payments are due at the time of service. I accept:

  • All major Credit and Debit cards

Contact Information

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