Anika M. Kelso, LISW Santa Fe Supportive Therapy

Psychotherapy is not always about focusing on the problems in life but is often more about solution building. Although it acknowledges present problems and past causes, it predominantly explores your current resources and future hopes – helping you to look forward and use your own strengths to achieve your goals. It works by helping you to overcome problems using solution building concepts to foster change and helping you to develop a set of clear, concise and realistic goals.

We empathize with your struggles and believe that you are equipped with the skills to create change in your life, though you may need help refining and identifying those skills. It is also our belief that you know at least on some level what change is needed in your life. Therefore, we are professionally trained to help you clarify your goals and guide you to see what is working for you, as well as encourage you to experiment with new approaches to your problems.

Having a good therapeutic relationship is the most important factor when you are in therapy. A therapist is someone with whom you share some of your innermost thoughts and feelings. We will work to match you with a therapist who feels genuine to you – someone you can trust with your truths and who will assist you in your journey of growth and healing. Working with a therapist who is a good match for you will provide you with a safe space as you begin to make changes in your life and in yourself.