Small Steps Child Counseling

At Small Steps, our vision is to strengthen the mental health and social resilience of children and families in New Mexico. We believe that by taking small steps towards healing and growth, families can overcome their challenges and thrive.

Our Commitment

Our commitment is to provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for our clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. We are dedicated to building trust with our clients and their families, and to empowering them to take control of their mental health and well-being.

Our Team

Our team of licensed therapists and mental health professionals are trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Experiential Play Therapy, Theraplay, Art Therapy, Circle of Security Parenting, Nurturing Parenting, Child Parent Psychotherapy, Safe and Sound Protocol, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Somatic Psychotherapy. Our team is dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care to our clients and their families.

Our Services

We offer a range of services to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families. These services include:

Infant Mental Health

We offer Infant Mental Health services to support the emotional well-being of infants and their caregivers. Our Clinicians are trained in attachment-based therapies to help improve the bond between caregivers and their infants.

Experiential Play Therapy

Our Experiential Play Therapy services are designed to help children develop healthy relationships and coping skills. Our experienced therapists use play to help children express and process emotions, and develop problem-solving skills.

Theraplay

Our Theraplay services focus on improving relationships between caregivers and their children. Theraplay is a specialized therapy that aims to promote healthy attachment and bonding between caregivers and their children.

Art Therapy

Our Art Therapy services provide a creative outlet for children to express their emotions and thoughts. Our experienced therapists use art to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their self-esteem.

Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)

Our Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) services are designed to help caregivers understand and regulate their children's emotions and behaviors. Our experienced therapists use the COSP approach to help caregivers develop a deeper understanding of their children's needs and improve their relationships.

Nurturing Parenting

Our Nurturing Parenting services focus on promoting positive relationships and healthy parenting practices. Our experienced therapists use the Nurturing Parenting approach to help caregivers develop healthy communication skills, manage tantrums, and create a positive home environment.

Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)

Our Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families. Our experienced therapists use the CPP approach to help children and their caregivers develop healthy relationships and coping skills.

Safe and Sound Protocol

Our Safe and Sound Protocol services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children who have experienced trauma. Our experienced therapists use the Safe and Sound Protocol approach to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

Dialectic Behavioral Therapy

Our Dialectic Behavioral Therapy services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families. Our experienced therapists use the DBT approach to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

Somatic Psychotherapy

Our Somatic Psychotherapy services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families. Our experienced therapists use the Somatic Psychotherapy approach to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

LGBTQIA2S+* Caregiver Consultations

Our LGBTQIA2S+* Caregiver Consultations services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of LGBTQIA2S+* children and their families. Our experienced therapists use a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to help caregivers develop healthy communication skills and improve their relationships with their LGBTQIA2S+* children.

Maternal Mental Health

Our Maternal Mental Health services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of mothers and their families. Our experienced therapists use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help mothers develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

Couples Therapy

Our Couples Therapy services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of couples. Our experienced therapists use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help couples develop healthy communication skills and improve their relationships.

Home-Based Therapeutic Interventions

Our Home-Based Therapeutic Interventions services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families in the comfort of their own homes. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based approaches to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

Telehealth Services

Our Telehealth Services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families remotely. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based approaches to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

Our Adolescent Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of adolescents. Our experienced therapists use a variety of evidence-based approaches to help adolescents develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS)

Our Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families in their communities. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based approaches to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.

Groups

Our Group services are designed to support the mental health and well-being of children and their families. Our experienced therapists use evidence-based approaches to help children develop healthy coping skills and improve their emotional regulation.