Counseling Solutions

Counseling Solutions Video Featuring the Rio Grand River Valley in New Mexico

Counseling for Adults, Couples, Families and Teens In-person or Telehealth in New Mexico

Every person's path is different. Our services are tailored to meet you where you are — whether you're processing trauma, managing relationships difficulties, or ready to build the life you want. Located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Counseling Solution helps people move beyond anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and emotional challenges so they can create happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

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Create a Life You Love, One Step at a Time

Trauma Informed Therapy

Trauma lives in the body and mind long after an event has passed. It can affect every area of life, including relationships, career. We use evidence-based methods to help you process experiences safely and reclaim your sense of self.

  • EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)

  • Rapid Resolution Therapy

  • Internal Family Systems

  • Childhood and complex trauma/PTSD

  • Grief and loss

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Couples Counseling

Helping couples improve:

  • Communication

  • Trust

  • Emotional connection

  • Conflict resolution

  • Intimacy

  • Relationship satisfaction

  • Premarital preparation

  • Relationship recovery

At Counseling Solutions, we help people move beyond anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, life transitions, and emotional challenges so they can create happier, healthier, and more fulfilling lives.

Located in Rio Rancho, and the Albuquerque Metro area in New Mexico, our team of licensed professional clinical counselors, with 25 years of experience, provide evidence-based counseling, life coaching, and hypnotherapy services designed to help clients heal, grow, and thrive. We offer in person, online video, and telephone counseling and life coaching.

Whether you are struggling with anxiety, PTSD, trauma, depression, relationship issues, couples counseling, career concerns, stress, self-esteem challenges, or simply feel stuck in life, we provide a supportive and nonjudgmental environment where meaningful change can occur.

Angela Zaffer, MA, LPCC, Steve Zaffer, MA, LPCC, and Trisha Witter, MA, LISW, are experienced and trained in treating complex PTSD — providing evidence-based, compassionate care for adults and teens in Rio Rancho and the greater Albuquerque area. Telehealth available in areas such as Deming, Las Cruces, Roswell, Artesia, Carlsbad, Alamogordo, Cloudcroft, Ruidoso, and other areas around New Mexico. Don’t let location hold you back from seeking experienced help.

What We Offer

Anxiety

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but effective treatment can help you regain control of your thoughts, emotions, and daily life. We provide evidence-based approaches that help clients reduce worry, panic, fear, and chronic stress.

  • Understand the root causes of anxiety

  • Develop healthier coping strategies

  • Learn techniques to calm your nervous system

  • Reduce overthinking and worry

  • Improve emotional regulation

  • Create healthier thought patterns

  • Enjoy life again

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Services Provided through telehealth: Santa Fe, Deming, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Belen, Roswell, Artesia, Carlsbad, New Mexico.

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Services Provided through telehealth: Santa Fe, Deming, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Belen, Roswell, Artesia, Carlsbad, New Mexico. 〰️

What issues do you help with? We help clients with:

  • Anxiety and chronic stress

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Depression

  • Relationship challenges

  • Couples counseling

  • Career and employment concerns

  • Self-esteem and confidence issues

  • Life transitions

  • Grief and loss

  • Personal growth and life satisfaction

  • Communication difficulties

  • Emotional overwhelm

What services does Counseling Solutions offer in Rio Rancho, NM?

Angela and Steve Zaffer, provide Psychotherapy, Life Coaching and Hypnotherapy for individuals in Rio Rancho and the greater Albuquerque area.

Trisha Witter offers couples counseling and family counseling.

Sessions are available in-person and via telehealth throughout New Mexico.

How do I get started?

Getting started is simple. Give us a call. We'll take the time to understand what you're going through and match you with the right counselor and approach — no pressure, no commitment.

No referral is needed from a doctor. Check your insurance if you are unsure what your cost may be for counseling.

What is the difference between therapy and life coaching?

Therapy focuses on healing — processing trauma, managing mental health conditions, and working through emotional pain under licensed clinical care. Life coaching is forward-focused, helping you set goals, build confidence, and create meaningful change in your personal or professional life. Counseling Solutions offers both.