High Desert Healing

High Desert Healing is a mental health service in Albuquerque, NM. Founded in 2016 by Lauren Gomez, LCSW, the clinic provides evidence-based outpatient care for individuals and families. The practice offers individual, couples, child, and adolescent therapy, utilizing modalities such as EMDR, IFS, CBT, and DBT. It also provides medication management, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment-resistant depression, and an Intensive Outpatient Program based on the Seeking Safety model. With over 25 clinicians on staff, the clinic aims to match patients with the right therapist for their specific needs.

The team includes Lauren Gomez, who holds a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California and has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Ryan Price serves as the HR Manager, holding a Bachelor of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Appalachian State University. The clinic’s approach emphasizes creating an inclusive environment where patients feel safe to express their thoughts. Services extend beyond traditional therapy to include wellness practices such as sound baths, acupuncture, facials, and nail services. The Intensive Outpatient Program uses small group therapy and weekly one-on-one check-ins to help adults build grounding, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships. TMS is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, a service covered by most insurance providers.

Located at 4201 Carlisle Blvd NE, the clinic sits on Carlisle Boulevard Northeast, about two blocks from Montgomery Boulevard Northeast. It is a short walk from the New Mexico School for the Deaf and Hodgin Elementary School, as well as Albuquerque Fire Station 19.

High Desert Healing holds a rating of 4.20 based on 29 reviews, reflecting a solid reputation among the customers it has served. Since its founding, the clinic has established itself as a provider of personalized care in the Albuquerque community, focusing on resilience and recovery through education and collaboration with other healthcare professionals.

High Desert Healing combines a broad range of therapeutic services with a dedicated team to support mental health and well-being in Albuquerque.