Therapist in Albuquerque, NM
Therapists (also called counselors or psychotherapists) hold a master's degree and state licensure (LPC, LCSW, or LMFT). They deliver evidence-based talk therapies including CBT, DBT, EMDR, and psychodynamic therapy. Unlike psychiatrists, therapists do not prescribe medication — their work is entirely therapy-based, often in weekly or biweekly sessions.
Serving Albuquerque and Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo — in-person and telehealth available.
Quick Facts
LPC / LCSW / LMFT
$100–$200 per session; many accept insurance
Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
Telehealth
New Patients ✓
Services
What a Therapist in Albuquerque Does
Conditions Treated
What Therapists in Albuquerque Treat
About Albuquerque
Mental Health in Albuquerque
NM's largest city. High behavioral health need. Significant unhoused population and substance use rates.
Common Questions
Therapists in Albuquerque — FAQ
How do I find a therapist in Albuquerque, NM?
You can book a therapist at Lyte Psychiatry serving Albuquerque and Bernalillo County — same-week appointments available via telehealth or in-person in the Dallas area. Call 469-733-0848 or book online.
What does a therapist in Albuquerque cost?
A therapist in Albuquerque typically costs $100–$200 per session; many accept insurance. Lyte Psychiatry accepts most major insurance plans including Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, Ambetter, and United Healthcare, which significantly reduces out-of-pocket costs.
Are there therapists in Albuquerque accepting new patients?
Yes — Lyte Psychiatry's therapists are currently accepting new patients in Albuquerque and throughout New Mexico. Same-week appointments are often available. Book online or call 469-733-0848.
Can I see a therapist in Albuquerque via telehealth?
Yes. Lyte Psychiatry offers telehealth therapist services to patients anywhere in New Mexico, including Albuquerque. Telehealth visits are covered by most insurance plans and require only a phone or computer.
What conditions do therapists in Albuquerque treat?
Therapists in Albuquerque commonly treat: depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief, relationship issues, life transitions, self-esteem, stress, phobias. A licensed mental health professional who provides talk therapy, counseling, and evidence-based treatments for emotional and psychological challenges.
Nearby Cities
Find a Therapist Accepting Your Insurance in Albuquerque
Lyte Psychiatry is in-network with most major plans in Albuquerque. Select your insurer below.
Ambetter Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Ambetter in Albuquerque →BlueCross BlueShield of Texas
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting BCBS in Albuquerque →Cigna Healthcare
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Cigna in Albuquerque →UnitedHealthcare
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting UHC in Albuquerque →Aetna
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Aetna in Albuquerque →Humana
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Humana in Albuquerque →Magellan Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Magellan in Albuquerque →Tricare
Typical: $0–$25/visit
Therapists accepting Tricare in Albuquerque →Medicare
Typical: $0–$40/visit
Therapists accepting Medicare in Albuquerque →Scott and White Health Plan
Typical: $0–$35/visit
Therapists accepting Scott and White in Albuquerque →Molina Healthcare
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Therapists accepting Molina in Albuquerque →Superior HealthPlan
Typical: $0–$10/visit
Therapists accepting Superior in Albuquerque →Oscar Health
Typical: $0–$30/visit
Therapists accepting Oscar in Albuquerque →New Mexico has a critical shortage of mental health providers — over 75% of NM counties are federally designated mental health professional shortage areas. HRSA Shortage Areas — telehealth expands in-network access across all of New Mexico. See the cost of therapist visits or learn about insurance parity law (MHPAEA).
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Same-week appointments available. Telehealth statewide or in-person at our Pantego, TX office.
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