You Don’t Have to Wait: Meet the Team at Restoration Counseling
Sometimes the hardest part of counseling isn’t the counseling itself.
It’s making the decision to reach out.
You may have been thinking about it for weeks, months, or even years.
You’ve told yourself:
“I’ll call when things settle down.”
“Maybe I can handle it on my own.”
“It’s not really bad enough yet.”
“I’ll reach out next week.”
But what if you didn’t have to wait?
What if taking that first step today could begin changing the way you experience tomorrow?
At Restoration Counseling in Albuquerque, our team is here to walk alongside individuals, couples, and families through difficult seasons of life. Our providers bring different backgrounds, training, experiences, and areas of expertise to their work, allowing us to provide personalized care based on each client’s unique needs.
And right now, we’re accepting new clients.
So the question isn’t whether you have to keep carrying everything alone.
The question is:
Why wait?
You Don’t Have to Have Everything Figured Out
One of the biggest misconceptions about counseling is that you need to know exactly what’s wrong before you make an appointment.
You don’t.
You don’t need to diagnose yourself.
You don’t need to know what type of therapy you need.
You don’t need to have the right words.
You don’t even need to know where to begin.
You can simply say:
“I’m struggling, and I think I need some help.”
That’s a beginning.
Your counselor can help you understand what you’re experiencing, identify goals, develop healthy coping skills, process difficult emotions, and work toward meaningful change. Restoration Counseling describes its approach as collaborative, personalized, and designed around each client’s needs and goals.
Meet the Restoration Counseling Team
One of the strengths of Restoration Counseling is the variety of experience and specialties represented within our team.
Different people need different approaches.
That’s why having a diverse team matters.
April Bonney, LCSW
April is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with ten years of experience in behavioral health, including case management, care coordination, and therapy.
Her approach incorporates CBT, DBT, parts work, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care. She also incorporates clients’ faith and biblical principles when desired.
April is passionate about creating a validating, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment while helping clients develop self-compassion.
Kimberly Lorenzini, MA, LMHC
Kimberly is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience working with victims of violent crime and domestic violence, as well as extensive experience working in Native communities.
Her work incorporates Internal Family Systems, Bowen Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Kimberly focuses on helping clients understand their thoughts, relationships, family dynamics, and personal strengths while developing skills that can lead to meaningful change. Her Christian faith is also an important part of her approach for clients who want faith incorporated into counseling.
Julia Converse, LCSW
Julia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who takes a holistic approach to mental health, recognizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit.
Julia works with individuals navigating concerns including:
- Anxiety
- Life transitions
- Trauma
- Personal development
Her approach incorporates evidence-based therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, and lifestyle awareness while providing a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
Mary Murphy, LMHC
Mary is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief and loss, life transitions, parenting challenges, and healing from abusive relationships.
Her approach combines a Christian existential foundation with evidence-based approaches including CBT, REBT, and ACT.
Mary has a particular passion for helping adults with ADHD and supporting individuals experiencing grief and loss.
Clarissa Hastings, LMHC
Clarissa brings more than two decades of experience as a therapist, counselor, and educator.
Her areas of experience include working with adults, teenagers, and children who are healing from painful experiences.
Her therapeutic approaches include:
- Gottman therapy for couples
- Art therapy
- Grief therapy
- Brief therapy
- CBT
- DBT
- Play therapy
Her experience as both a therapist and K-12 school counselor gives her a broad perspective when working with children, teenagers, adults, and families.
Jason Struthers, LPCC
Jason is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Addiction & Mental Health Specialist with more than 17 years of experience supporting individuals through mental health and addiction recovery.
He has extensive experience helping people navigate:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship problems
- Addiction and recovery
His experience provides an important resource for individuals who are dealing with complex mental health or substance-use-related challenges.
Jennifer Blount, MA, LPCC, NCC
Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Nationally Certified Counselor in New Mexico.
As the owner and Clinical Supervisor of Restoration Counseling, Jennifer specializes in spiritual formation and trauma treatment.
She has extensive training in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
Jennifer also has a special passion for supporting military families and first responders and believes strongly in combining clients’ faith-informed beliefs with clinically and ethically sound therapeutic practices.
Natasha Williams
Natasha Williams is part of the Restoration Counseling team and is committed to providing compassionate, individualized support to clients.
Her work reflects Restoration Counseling’s focus on creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore their concerns, develop practical tools, and work toward meaningful growth.
Natasha understands that every client’s story is different. She takes time to listen, understand each person’s goals, and support clients as they take steps toward healing and restoration.
For more information about Natasha’s credentials, specialties, and availability, contact Restoration Counseling directly.
Why Having the Right Counselor Matters
Counseling is personal.
You aren’t simply choosing a service.
You’re choosing someone to trust with parts of your life that may be difficult to talk about.
That’s why finding a counselor who understands your needs, personality, goals, and values matters.
Maybe you need someone who understands trauma.
Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety or depression.
Maybe you’re working through grief.
Maybe your marriage needs help.
Maybe your family is struggling.
Maybe you’re dealing with addiction.
Maybe you’re experiencing a major life transition.
Or maybe you can’t quite explain what’s wrong—you just know that something needs to change.
There is no wrong reason to reach out for support.
Faith Can Be Part of Your Healing
For many people, faith is an important part of who they are.
At Restoration Counseling, our approach allows clients to incorporate their faith and biblical principles into counseling when desired.
Our goal isn’t to tell you what your journey should look like.
It’s to meet you where you are.
That can mean exploring difficult emotions, relationships, past experiences, questions about faith, or the challenges you’re facing today.
We believe that professional counseling and faith-informed care can work together to support the whole person.
Restoration Counseling describes its mission as providing a safe, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore mental well-being, personal growth, and healing while integrating faith with clinically sound therapeutic practices.
We’re Accepting New Clients
If you’ve been waiting for the right time to reach out, this may be your time.
Restoration Counseling is accepting new clients for counseling in Albuquerque and provides both in-person and virtual services.
You don’t have to wait until your situation becomes a crisis.
You don’t have to wait until your relationship falls apart.
You don’t have to wait until anxiety becomes unbearable.
You don’t have to wait until grief becomes overwhelming.
You don’t have to wait until everyone else is taken care of.
You matter, too.
What Are You Waiting For?
Maybe you’ve already thought about calling.
Maybe you’ve visited our website more than once.
Maybe you’ve read our blogs and wondered if counseling could actually help.
Maybe you’ve been telling yourself that you’ll reach out tomorrow.
Consider this your reminder:
Tomorrow doesn’t have to be the day you start.
You can take that step today.
A phone call can become a conversation.
A conversation can become an appointment.
An appointment can become the beginning of meaningful change.
And meaningful change can lead to something you may have been missing for a long time:
Hope.
Your Story Isn’t Too Complicated
Your past doesn’t disqualify you from healing.
Your mistakes don’t disqualify you.
Your struggles don’t disqualify you.
Your questions don’t disqualify you.
Your fears don’t disqualify you.
And needing help doesn’t make you weak.
It makes you human.
At Restoration Counseling, our team is here to listen, support, challenge, encourage, and walk alongside you as you work toward your goals.
You don’t have to walk through this season alone.
Take the First Step Today
If you’ve been considering counseling, why wait?
Restoration Counseling is currently accepting new clients.
Whether you’re looking for individual counseling, couples counseling, family counseling, trauma support, grief counseling, addiction support, anxiety counseling, or faith-based counseling, our team is here to help you find the right path forward.
📞 Call or text: (505) 309-4132
📍 6100 Seagull St. NE, Suite B-203
Albuquerque, NM 87109
🌐 Visit: nmrestore.org
Your story matters.
Your healing matters.
You matter.
Take the first step toward hope, healing, and restoration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Restoration Counseling accepting new clients?
Yes. Restoration Counseling is currently accepting new clients. Contact the office to discuss scheduling and available providers.
How do I know which counselor is right for me?
You don’t have to figure that out alone. During the intake and scheduling process, you can discuss your needs and concerns so the appropriate provider can be identified.
Does Restoration Counseling offer Christian counseling?
Yes. Restoration Counseling is a faith-based mental health clinic that integrates clients’ faith beliefs with clinically and ethically sound therapeutic practices.
Does Restoration Counseling offer couples counseling?
Yes. The team includes providers with experience in couples and relationship counseling, including Gottman therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Does Restoration Counseling offer trauma counseling?
Yes. The team has experience with trauma-informed care and trauma treatment, including EMDR.
Does Restoration Counseling offer online counseling?
Yes. Restoration Counseling offers both in-person and virtual services.
Where is Restoration Counseling located?
Restoration Counseling is located at 6100 Seagull St. NE, Suite B-203, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109.