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My own life has taught me that no matter where you begin, growth is made of small, brave choices—and I am dedicated to providing a...
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My own life has taught me that no matter where you begin, growth is made of small, brave choices—and I am dedicated to providing a safe space where you can rebuild, one step at a time.
My name is Lesya Lambros. I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with ten years of experience in psychiatry—first as a psychiatric nurse and now as a PMHNP, across inpatient and outpatient settings. I specialize in working with adults navigating ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, sleep issues, schizophrenia spectrum disorders, and substance use. I believe seeking help takes courage, and that step is where healing begins. I use a patient-centered approach, blending clinical evidence with patients' treatment choices. My goal is to help ease patients' symptoms while supporting them in living up to their full potential.
My approach centers on a trusting, collaborative relationship with my patients, combining clinical education on evidence-based treatments with practical tools for growth. I use normalization techniques to reduce stigma and shame, and I help patients build coping skills and healthy habits, like regular exercise, which support mental health and recovery.
No matter how heavy things feel right now, true progress is made of small, steady choices. I invite you to schedule an appointment whenever you are ready to begin this journey in a safe, judgment-free space.
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As a nurse practitioner who has spent years walking beside individuals through vulnerable moments, I offer a warm, supportive spac...
As a nurse practitioner who has spent years walking beside individuals through vulnerable moments, I offer a warm, supportive space where you can feel safe, valued, and understood.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 15+ years of nursing experience supporting clients through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life stressors. I work with teens and adults, and my approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in creating a safe, culturally sensitive space where you feel heard, supported, and empowered to work toward your goals. I focus on helping clients build stability and confidence.
I earned my master’s degree in nursing from Walden University. My approach includes evidence-based medication management along with cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior skills, and a calm, patient-centered style to guide treatment.
Reaching out for support is a brave step, and you deserve care that feels safe, steady, and compassionate. I’m here to listen, guide, and walk with you as you move toward healing. When you’re ready, I would be honored to support you on your path forward.
As an immigrant from Jamaica, I understand how culture plays a role in all aspects of life, especially when seeking mental health ...
As an immigrant from Jamaica, I understand how culture plays a role in all aspects of life, especially when seeking mental health care.
Tavia Briscoe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 9 years of dedicated clinical experience specializing in crisis intervention and supporting children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Throughout her career, she has provided compassionate, solution-focused counseling that empowers clients to navigate stress, trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges. Tavia strives to create a warm and collaborative environment where every client feels heard, valued, and equipped with practical tools to promote personal growth and lasting emotional well-being.
Tavia earned her Master’s in Social Work from Springfield College. She supports individuals and families as they navigate life’s complexities, using evidence-based practices to promote healing and resilience. Tavia is dedicated to helping her clients embrace positive change and thrive.
Tavia believes in creating a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe, heard, and supported. Her holistic style emphasizes practical strategies to reduce stress, build confidence, and improve relationships. Tavia takes pride in guiding her clients toward lasting growth, self-discovery, and an enhanced sense of well-being in their daily lives.
Through my personal encounters with life’s greatest challenges, I understand how trauma and loss can shape our lives. I am dedicat...
Through my personal encounters with life’s greatest challenges, I understand how trauma and loss can shape our lives. I am dedicated to helping others empower themselves and transform their pain into strength by mastering the skills needed to build a renewed sense of self.
I am a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with 22 years of experience supporting adults through life transitions, grief, anxiety, identity concerns, and emotional overwhelm. I specialize in working with college-age clients and adults navigating academic pressure, loss, and major life changes. My work is grounded in clinical expertise, compassion, and a deep respect for each client’s lived experience.
I hold a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Northeastern University. My therapeutic approach is holistic and relational, blending cognitive behavioral therapy, somatic practices, and strength-based interventions. I focus on helping clients build practical skills while fostering insight, resilience, and emotional balance.
I believe meaningful change happens when insight is paired with action. In our work together, I provide a supportive, collaborative space where you feel heard and empowered to move forward. If you are ready to build resilience, reclaim agency, and navigate life with greater clarity, I invite you to schedule a session.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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My go-to approach for helping children in therapy is to use the attachment model and play model. This allows children to more easily access their emotions without the pain that is blocking it and provides parents with the education, understanding, and skills that are required in order to help their children process the pain they are dealing with.
I teach children breathing and regulation skills in order to help them connect to their bodies. I help them practice expressing their emotions in several different ways, including using verbal and non-verbal communication. I also provide education and regulation skills for the parents in order to give them tools to best serve their children and find ways to connect with them in a supportive and understanding way.
I know a client is making progress in child therapy when the child becomes more expressive. The child may also be opening up more, showing age-appropriate behaviors again, is excelling in other areas of their life, and connecting more with their adult caregivers.
Parents can practice the tools that are given and work on spending more time with their children outside of therapy in a positive way, playing and interacting to create more positive connections.
The best thing to do to prepare for child therapy is get ready to do some work as a parent, as well as be patient, especially when children need to express things non-verbally.
Child therapy, also known as counseling for kids, helps young individuals better understand and manage the challenges that affect their mental health. Common challenges amongst kids include behavioral issues, trauma, bullying, depression, and anxiety. All ages of children can attend and benefit from child therapy at Thriveworks Albuquerque.
Child therapy works by using multiple techniques tailored to fit the child’s needs based on their age group, their challenges, and the severity of their challenges. It might involve play therapy for younger kids or cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, art therapy, and others for varying ages. In any case, Thriveworks child therapists in Albuquerque, NM have the expertise and experience to help kids at their level.
Child therapy is a type of therapy meant for clients within a specific age group, while play therapy is an approach to therapy that helps children with self-expression and stress relief, among others. Play therapy is a technique that is often used in child therapy to help children express what’s running through their minds when they do not have the words to express their thoughts and emotions. It can get children to express what’s wrong, what might be causing unwanted behaviors, or what they might need in a way that is accessible to them so that therapists can then work to treat the issue.
It’s not always obvious when a child should see a therapist for their behavior, though in the midst of challenges like divorce, loss, bullying, and other mental health conditions, it’s often a good idea to seek it out. Common behaviors that can indicate a need for child therapy include separation anxiety, bedwetting (at inappropriate ages), and agitation/excessive irritability — especially if it reaches a point of physical violence.
Cognitive behavioral therapy at Thriveworks in Albuquerque, NM is one of the best types of therapy for children. However, it can be administered in child therapy sessions in a variety of ways that are more accessible to young minds, such as play therapy.
Child therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of child therapy depends on your child’s needs as well as the goals that you and their therapist might have for them. Generally, child therapy sessions will last for several months.
At Thriveworks, we accept most major insurance plans, allowing many clients to pay as little as $0–$50 per session with their co-pay. We also offer self-pay options for those out-of-network or without insurance. Self-pay rates for talk therapy range from $160 to $240 for intake sessions and $135 to $195 for follow-ups, depending on your state. For psychiatry services, self-pay intake sessions are $255–$375, with follow-ups ranging from $175–$300, also varying by state. More information on current self-pay costs is available on our pricing page.
Includes individual, couples, child/ teen, & family therapy
Includes reducing symptoms with medication & management
Thriveworks Counseling & Therapy Albuquerque is located near the intersection of San Mateo Blvd Northeast and Academy Rd NE, off I-25. It is close to the Bear Canyon Arroyo and just around the corner from Arroyo Del Oso Park. The office is in a two-story, white-stucco professional building; enter through the front entrance of Suite C.
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