Desert Wise is an Albuquerque psychotherapy clinic with a mission of providing culturally competent care to and advocacy for military members, veterans, and those who love them. Our owner is a military veteran, and we prioritize hiring and collaborating with other veterans, military-connected individuals, and civilian allies who demonstrate passion for serving veterans.
Desert Wise provides a range of services - all with the well-being of our service members and veterans as our front and center. To learn more about these services, select on the relevant tab above. Further, we are committed to providing dignified, effective, discreet mental health treatment.
Desert Wise provides a range of services - all with the well-being of our service members and veterans as our front and center. To learn more about these services, select on the relevant tab above. Further, we are committed to providing dignified, effective, discreet mental health treatment.
Services
Desert Wise offers out-patient psychotherapy to adult individuals, and we offer both in-person and virtual options. We also accept direct/private pay patients. The fee structure for direct pay therapy varies from one Desert Wise provider to the next. Dr. Henrie's rates start at $200 per hour, and Desert Wise has therapists whose rates start at $120 per hour.
Desert Wise has a team equipped to provide expert consultation and testimony services in the areas of veteran and service member mental health, suicide and suicide prevention, PTSD, and standards of care in mental healthcare.
Dr. Henrie has conducted numerous standard of care reviews for the Department of Defense (DoD), has written clinical practice guidelines as a DoD asset, has testified in federal DoD court proceedings for UCMJ violations, and has provided expert consultation in federal litigation cases concerning VA services.A sanitized sample of her previous work is available upon request.
Dr. Henrie has conducted numerous standard of care reviews for the Department of Defense (DoD), has written clinical practice guidelines as a DoD asset, has testified in federal DoD court proceedings for UCMJ violations, and has provided expert consultation in federal litigation cases concerning VA services.A sanitized sample of her previous work is available upon request.
Desert Wise is passionate about advocating for the military and veteran communities, and in our definition of advocacy, this can come in many forms (e.g., speaking engagements, articles, blogs, podcasts, books, educational workshops). If you/your organization are interested in having our providers speak or are interested in collaborating with us, please use the contact form.
What is a first session at Desert Wise like? Who can come with me to my first appointment? Can I bring my child with me? How do I set up my first appointment? Will I have to take medication as part of my treatment? What's the difference between the different types of mental health professionals? Who will be able to find out that I'm in mental health treatment?
Desert Wise is currently seeking both independently licensed contractors and post-graduate/pre-licensure supervisees to work with our phenomenal population of military members, veterans, and their loved ones. We offer highly competitive pay, schedule flexibility, and a safe, cohesive team environment that will ensure you value your time at Desert Wise.
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London Calling
Aug 26, 2018
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I feel very comfortable being here and the therapists are very professional and knowledgeable. I was hesistant in trying therapy at first, but it has really helped me. They are considerate and willing to adjusts times for you if needed. That's what I really appreciate, since I have last minute change of plans come up all the time. I plan on coming here for a long time. :)
