Welcome
Welcome to Zia Counseling Services
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(505) 219-1421
Who We Are
At Zia Counseling Services we understand that no two people are the same and we strive to provide our clients with an individualized approach to best fit their needs.
We currently provide individual therapy for adolescents and adults.
A little more about Carolina
Carolina Saenz, MA, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor. Carolina grew up in Los Alamos, NM where she graduated high school prior to moving to Albuquerque to pursue her college degree. Carolina received her Master’s degree in Counseling from the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Before working as a mental health counselor she was a Support Specialist for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico and worked closely with children, adolescents, parents, and volunteers in the community.
On her time off Carolina enjoys spending time with her dog, Shaggy, going on walks, traveling, and relaxing with friends and family.
Carolina's main approaches to therapy include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Additionally, Carolina offers bilingual counseling (Spanish).
Our services
Individual therapy
Individual psychotherapy (better known as counseling or therapy) can be beneficial for relieving emotional distress and mental health problems.
During your time in therapy you will meet with a licensed counselor and together will work to solve problematic behaviors, beliefs, feelings, relationship issues, and/or somatic responses (sensations in the body).
Your therapist will be someone who supports you, listens attentively, models a healthy and positive relationship experience, and gives you appropriate feedback.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR therapy is well researched and highly efficient and effective at addressing multiple issues including trauma, anxiety, panic disorders, and depression.
EMDR differs from traditional talk therapy in that it does not require the client to talk in detail about the issue but instead it facilitates the brain's natural ability to heal from trauma.