My name is Shanell Alleva and I am Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in both New Mexico & Colorado. I have been practicing for 13 years and love working alongside clients to reach their goals and assist in their healing process. One of my passions is working with LGBTQIA+ community.  The first 7 years of my career were spent working in the Juvenile Justice System. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with an emphasis on addiction, and Post Traumatic Somatic Growth Therapy.  I have clinical experience in working with the individuals and groups in the following areas: Depression

Anxiety

 Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQIA+

Anger and Stress Management 

Family and Relationship Issues

Couples therapy

 Self-image 

Self Harm Behavior 

Trauma

Grief

 Behavior challenges

  Group Therapy.

I also provide therapy to other therapists to improve their Mental Health.

I believe trust and safety help foster the therapeutic relationship; therefore my goal is to create a safe space with non judgement, so clients can be their true selves.

Insurances accepted got NM: NM Medicaid, Western Sky, United Healthcare, and Presbyterian. I also offer self pay & sliding scale for those who qualify and don't have insurance. 

Payment for CO: I'm only accepting self pay & sliding scale for Colorado at this time.

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Treatment Approaches: 

                                                                                      CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

•                                                                                   Mindfulness Based Therapy

•                                                                                       DBT informed Therapy

•                                                                           Post Traumatic Growth Somatic Therapy

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"We may not be responsible for the world that created our minds, but we can take responsibility for the mind with which we create our own world" -Gabor Mate