About

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My first name “Audni” is pronounced “Audnee,” not to be confused with “Audrey” or “Audi,” the automobile. Since we like to know where people come from, I'll start by owning up to my Texas heritage. After living in Ohio and Maine, I returned to Texas 13 years ago as a civilian social worker and therapist for the military. Now in private practice as a therapist, I treat clients who seek help for such issues as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder, life transitions, relationship matters, and questions about their purpose, role and identity.
My work is client-centered, helping clients to achieve their goals for an emotionally healthy, safe, and satisfying life. Treatment approaches include solution-focused therapy, cognitive-based therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic talk therapy, psychoanalytically informed therapy, and sensorimotor psychotherapy. My education, training, and experience for this work started with a B.A. Degree in English and Drama, an M.A. Degree in Communication, a PhD Degree in Education, and a master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW). I have had multiple careers in higher education, corporate training, and social work in public and private organizations. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker, I have been a therapist for 17 years. For clients who participate fully, I know from experience that therapy will open many pathways for their desired change and growth!

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Basic Data

Entity Type: Individual; Not Sole Proprietor

Gender

Female

Therapy Specialties

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ Issues
  • Life Coaching
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Stress
  • Trauma And PTSD
  • Women's Issues

Treatment Orientation

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Existential
  • Mindfulness Based Approaches
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Trauma Focused

Modality

  • Couples

Years in Practice

18 years

Languages

  • English

Healthcare Provider Taxonomy

  • Code: 101YM0800X
  • Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
  • Classification: Counselor
  • Specialization: Mental Health

Credentials

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Licenses

Name License Number State
LCSW 55296 Verify TX
LICSW 126323 Verify MA
LISW M-06437 Verify NM

Practice Locations

607 S Puerco Dr

Gallup, NM 87301-6137

Phone Number: (505) 863-3828

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Vera D. John

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

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Margo M. Patterson

Case Manager (CM)

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Carol A. Heredia

Social Worker

Gallup, NM 87301
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Michelle R. Morales

Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

Gallup, NM 87305
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Carol A. Frazier

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)
Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD)

Gallup, NM 87301