Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy services are provided to adult individuals and couples, in order to identify and to cope more effectively with problems in daily living and to deal with inner conflicts. My service focuses in particular, but not exclusively, on grief, life-threatening illness, and relationship strain.

My work is grounded in attachment-based and emotionally-focused approaches, informed by extensive experience in hospice and bereavement care. I believe that grief is not a problem to solve, but a process of reflection, meaning-making, and relational steadiness that supports the human experience.

Areas of Focus

  • Terminal and life-threatening illness

  • Anticipatory loss

  • Grief and bereavement

  • Caregiver and family support

  • Relationship distress

  • Increasing personal awareness and personal insight

  • Promoting wholeness through psychological and spiritual healing and growth

  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy

  • Education and awareness regarding palliative and hospice care, including understanding the laws which govern New Mexico’s End-of-Life options and Medical Aid in Dying legislation

I integrate Narrative Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Dignity Therapy, and various existential approaches to help clients navigate complex emotional terrain with care and clarity.

Insurance

Christen does not accept insurance. 

Sliding-scale fees based on income and financial need may be available. 

Confidentiality is protected within the limits of New Mexico law.