Michelle Chavez-Valenzuela
LMHC Professional credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor A counseling license used in many states for professionals who provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Learn more about LMHC , LSAA Professional credential Licensed Substance Abuse Associate An associate-level addictions counseling credential used in some jurisdictions. Learn more about LSAA she/herLicensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Substance Abuse Associate
Michelle Chavez-Valenzuela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Associate who works with children, adults, couples, and families. She brings an empathetic, client-centered approach to anxiety, depression, PTSD, behavioral challenges, and family relationships.
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About
Michelle holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix (1999–2003). Before transitioning into the mental health field, she worked as a litigation paralegal, supporting both plaintiffs’ and defendants’ counsel through all stages of the legal process. In May 2020, she earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, also from the University of Phoenix.
Michelle began her counseling journey in 2019 as a practicum student at Southwest Family Guidance Center in Albuquerque, where she continued through both of her internships. She currently works with children and adults, providing Multisystemic Therapy (MST), an evidence-based approach that empowers parents to effectively address behavioral challenges in their children and helps youth navigate issues related to family, peers, school, and their communities.
Since 2021, Michelle has expanded her services to include individual, couples, and family counseling. She works with clients experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
Michelle’s decision to become a counselor is deeply personal. Having faced difficult experiences during her own childhood and adolescence that shaped her self-perception and view of the world, she was driven to become the supportive presence she once needed. She brings empathy, insight, and lived experience to her work, creating a safe and understanding space for healing and growth.
Clinical Details
- Professional status
- Practicing under clinical supervision
- Clinical supervision
- Practicing under the clinical supervision of Michelle Chavez, LCSW (New Mexico).
- Office location
- Rio Rancho Office
- Therapy formats
- Couples Therapy Family Therapy Group Therapy Individual Therapy
- Works with
- Adults Children Couples Families First Responders Individual Therapy
- Approaches
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ACT Art-Based Interventions CBT DBT EFT Expressive Arts Techniques
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Family Systems Therapy Interpersonal & Communication Skills Matrix Model Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Person-Centered Therapy Play Therapy Play Therapy Techniques Psychodynamic Relapse Prevention Sand Tray Therapy Seeking Safety Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Informed Care Trauma-Informed Therapy Zones of Regulation - Languages
- English
- Clinician gender
- Female
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