Paz Counseling LLC

Coming Home to Yourself

Therapy grounded in presence, compassion, and genuine human connection.

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Paz Counseling LLC serves adults from all backgrounds who are seeking support with a range of mental health concerns, life challenges, and personal goals. Individual counseling is available in both English and Spanish.

Availability

I meet with clients in person at The Source in Albuquerque on Mondays and Tuesdays, and online via Zoom on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Because I intentionally limit the number of in-person appointments I offer, those openings tend to fill quickly. If there is not currently an in-person opening available, you are welcome to join my waiting list, or we can explore whether a Zoom appointment may be a good fit.

The word paz is the Spanish word for peace. My first name, Irini, is the Greek word for peace. Although these words come from different languages, they share the same meaning. Peace has been an important theme in both my personal life and my work as a therapist. My hope is to help clients develop greater awareness, self-understanding, connection, and peace within themselves and their relationships with others.

My Approach

Helping people cultivate presence, deepen connection, and live with greater peace.

I believe that meaningful change begins with awareness. When we learn to slow down and notice our thoughts, emotions, habits, and patterns with curiosity rather than judgment, new possibilities begin to emerge.

My approach is grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Relationship Enhancement (RE). Together, these approaches help people develop greater awareness, communicate more effectively, and respond to life's challenges in ways that are aligned with their values.

Many people come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-criticism, overwhelm, relationship difficulties, or uncertainty about the future. Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts and feelings, I help clients develop a different relationship with them—one that allows for greater flexibility, choice, and freedom.

I also believe that the quality of our relationships, including the relationship we have with ourselves, plays an important role in our wellbeing. Learning to communicate clearly, listen deeply, set healthy boundaries, and respond with empathy can create meaningful changes in many areas of life.

At the heart of my work is the cultivation of presence. When we become more present with ourselves and others, we often discover greater clarity, connection, authenticity, and peace.

Every person is unique, and I tailor therapy to your individual needs, values, and goals. In addition to my core approaches, I may draw from parts work, existential therapy, Gestalt approaches, and other perspectives that support growth and self-understanding.

Insurance and Payment

I accept the following insurance plans for counseling services:

• Blue Cross Blue Shield

• Presbyterian

• Molina

• UnitedHealthcare

• Aetna

These plans include most Medicaid plans.

Clients are responsible for verifying their insurance coverage, including copays, deductibles, and any session limits, directly with their insurance provider prior to their first appointment. Clients are also responsible for knowing their copay and paying it at the time of each session.

Please note that clients are ultimately responsible for payment of services, including any portion of fees not covered by insurance.

For individuals who do not have insurance or prefer to pay privately, the fee for a 50-minute counseling session is $150.