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Britt Verstegen LMSW, LSAA, Therapist

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)
  • Online Therapy
  • Britt works with Young Adults and Adolescents, Adults of All Ages, Veterans, Small Groups (6 to 10 Individuals), Recipients of Discrimination, Racism, and Homophobia
  • Edgewood, NM Therapy

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About Britt

Who She Works With

  • Young Adults and Adolescents

  • Adults of All Ages

  • Veterans

  • Small Groups (6 to 10 Individuals)

  • Recipients of Discrimination, Racism, and Homophobia

Areas of Focus

  • Complex PTSD and PTSD

  • Anxiety and Depression

  • ADHD, ASD, and “Neurospicy” Individuals

  • Life Transitions and Grief Work

  • Mindfulness and Meditation

  • Outdoor Behavioral Health

Therapeutic Approach

  • “Safety, sincere respect, and cultural humility are central to my practice.”  

  • “You are the hero of your own story, the expert of your own life.”

  • “I am trauma-informed, anti-racist, and LGBTQIA affirming.”

  • Evidence-based interventions, including:

    • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

    • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

    • Narrative Therapy

    • Logotherapy

    • CBT and CBTi

    • Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)

    • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Experience

  • Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

  • Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA)

  • 4 years of Clinical Mental Health Experience

  • 25 years of ESL and Math Teaching Experience

  • Extensive Intercultural Experience

  • Avid Researcher of Evidence-Based Interventions

  • Lifelong Writer, Artist, and Mindfulness Practitioner

Availability

  • Online Sessions

Contact

  • Phone: 505-508-7071

  • Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com

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    What Our Clients are saying

    “The Lighted Path LLC has literally helped shape who I have become for the better.  I couldn’t ask for a better therapist.”

    “The Lighted Path LLC team is absolutely amazing! From the moment you walk in, you feel welcomed, supported, and truly cared for. They go above and beyond to create a safe, comfortable space where you can open up and work through whatever challenges you’re facing. The level of professionalism, compassion, and genuine dedication to helping people is outstanding.”

    “If you’ve ever considered starting therapy, I can’t recommend this place enough. The Lighted Path LLC team makes the process approachable and effective, and you’ll leave each session feeling heard, encouraged, and empowered. This is the place to go for quality mental health care!”

    Office

    215 Cowboy Way, Edgewood, NM 87015

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    Email

    thelightedpathllc@gmail.com

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