Connect With a Mental Health Therapist in Albuquerque, NM

Therapy is a unique opportunity to explore your most authentic self. It is a space with no right or wrong. My goal as a therapist is to hold a safe space for you to go on a journey to explore the experiences that have caused pain and discomfort in your life and help guide you to understanding your authentic self as you foster self-love and acceptance for all the parts of yourself.

I provide a welcoming, non- judgmental space to discover inner wounds, wisdom, and healing. I will collaborate with you to unveil problematic beliefs you may hold about yourself, and together we will work to write a new story rooted in self-compassion.

Let's work together to cultivate compassion, acceptance, healing, and growth.

Would you like to feel more connected to yourself, others, and the world we live in? Sometimes difficult moods, thoughts, or circumstances seem to take over our lives. I provide masters-level psychotherapy for a variety of ages. I believe compassion, validation, empathy, and forgiveness are part of what we all require for individual growth and the development of our sense of self, and self-esteem. Working with adults, children, adolescents, and families, I have found that being truly heard can and does change lives.

I look forward to working with you as we develop a trusting working alliance where the therapist/client relationship is based on empathy and the knowledge that the healing process is possible through one's own empowerment.

I see therapy as a collaborative process. We will work together to discover your path of healing and wellbeing. We will review your progress jointly to see if we are on the right path.

I use interventions such as EMDR, AEDP and Mindfulness Based Interventions to lead you on a journey toward healing.

I hold a Masters in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University in Lisle, IL,  a Masters in Pastoral Studies from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis Mo. and Bachelors in Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago.  I have worked for 17 years in practice with a wide range of issues from anxiety, trauma, depression, substance abuse, family issues, spiritual matters.  I have experience in community mental health, tel-health, alcohol and substance abuse rehab, the corrections settings and private practice.  I am very eclectic in my approach and look forward to working with you soon!

Life is a beautiful experience, but it can also come with significant challenges, stressors, and pain. Therapy can be a powerful tool to help navigate the ups and downs of daily life, and I am here to support you through that process. My name is Deanielle "Deani" Ntiforo, and I received my Master of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I provide psychotherapy services to individuals ages 14 and older. As a native New Mexican, I value the importance of community, connection, and cultural roots, which strongly influence my therapeutic approach. My work is grounded in meeting clients where they are in their journey, offering empathy, support, and guidance in a safe and collaborative space. Together, we work toward meaningful goals that support healing, growth, and overall well-being. I specialize in grief and complicated grief, anxiety, and chronic illness, and I am passionate about helping clients find balance, inner peace, and resilience during difficult life experiences. I am also an individual therapist and group skills leader within our agency’s DBT Comprehensive Program. I am committed to providing LGBTQIA+2 affirming care and strive to create a safe, inclusive, and respectful therapeutic space for individuals of all identities and lived experiences. I utilize evidence-based modalities including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to provide individualized and effective care.

My passion for working with people to rise above the most difficult times in life began when I was a young child working with a counselor to treat my own anxiety and trauma.

I understand what it feels like to struggle without knowing how to cope. I also know how it feels to find relief through working with a counselor to harness strength and develop life-long skills to recover and manage health.

From that time on I dedicated myself to pursuing my masters degree in Clinical Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. I am trained in motivational interviewing, therapeutic crisis intervention, and behavioral management.

With 15 years of mental health experience, I have had the honor of assisting clients of all age ranges and across a wide variety of concerns, most notably: anxiety, panic attacks, depression, obsessive compulsive disorders, PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, addiction, eating disorders, homelessness, and self-harm.

My goal is to create a comforting space where clients can feel safe and free to explore any concern without fear of judgment. During our time together I offer techniques for recognizing negative thinking patterns, building self-awareness and resilience, managing stress, developing skill sets, changing unhelpful behaviors, building self-esteem, and harnessing your own strengths.

I look forward to meeting you no matter where you are in life.

With a deep commitment to compassionate and empathetic care, Heather serves as a Comprehensive Community Support Services Specialist dedicated to helping clients navigate their journey toward a happier and more successful. She understands the challenges many face in accessing the support they need. 

Heather believes that every client deserves a tailored approach to their unique circumstances, fostering an environment of trust and understanding. Through active listening and collaborative guidance, she empowers clients to develop essential life skills and identify resources that can significantly enhance their well-being.

Passionate about making a positive impact in the community, Heather looks forward to partnering with clients on their path to personal growth and fulfillment. Together, we can build a brighter future, one step at a time.