Therapy for Adults in Albuquerque, NM
A Steady Place to
Slow Down and Heal.
I work with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, and recovery from substance use. Together, we focus on building regulation, resilience, and meaningful change.
Vanessa Chavez, LCSW
Trauma and Stress Therapy
Welcome to Turning Stones
I’m glad you’re here. Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step, especially when you’ve been carrying stress, trauma, anxiety, or the challenges of recovery for a long time. My goal is to offer a steady, supportive space where you can slow down, feel heard, and begin making sense of what you’ve been holding.
Together, we focus on helping your nervous system feel more regulated, building practical tools for everyday life, and creating meaningful change at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.
If you’re ready to get started, I invite you to Learn more >
Substance Use and Recovery Counseling
Let’s Connect
If you’re thinking about starting therapy, I’d be happy to talk with you and see if we’re a good fit.
📞 Call: 505-356-2258
🖥️ Book Online: Free 15-min Consultation
📩 Email: vanessac@turningstoneswellness.com
Trauma & Nervous System–Focused Therapy
Support for adults experiencing trauma, chronic stress, or emotional overwhelm. This work focuses on helping your nervous system move out of survival mode and build a greater sense of safety, stability, and capacity in daily life.
Substance Use & Addiction Recovery Therapy
Specialized support for individuals in recovery or questioning their relationship with substances. Therapy focuses on emotional regulation, relapse prevention, and building a sustainable recovery rooted in nervous system health.
Anxiety, Emotional Regulation & Life Transitions
Therapy for anxiety, major life changes, and periods of emotional instability. This work is especially helpful when stress shows up in the body as tension, restlessness, shutdown, or overwhelm.
Grief and Loss Counseling
A steady space for healing, regulation,
and Meaningful Change.
- Trauma & Complex Trauma
- Substance Use & Addiction Recovery
- Chronic Stress & Nervous System Dysregulation
- Life Transitions & Identity Development
- Somatic Experiencing (SE)
- Trauma-informed care
- Body-based & nervous system–focused therapy
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy
- Supportive psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)