Naja Druva is a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in New Mexico. She has nine years of experience helping people navigate tough moments. She brings a straightforward, human approach and a sense of humor to sessions. Many clients find her calm presence and listening style helpful when things feel overwhelming.
Naja focuses on everyday struggles such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem concerns. She also supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and work-related compassion fatigue. Her background includes work with topics like adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and body image. She lists LGBT concerns and ADHD among the areas she addresses.
Her practice emphasizes building a personal connection. Sessions tend to be practical and skills focused, with attention to emotion regulation and grounding tools. She uses a mix of approaches to match a person’s needs rather than relying on a single method.
Naja blends evidence-informed techniques with an easy conversational style. She uses clear, manageable steps so clients can try strategies between sessions. Humor and everyday language often appear in her work when appropriate.
People who want a therapist who listens, offers skills, and keeps things relatable may find her approach a good fit. Prospective clients should use the Start Therapy workflow and the matching questionnaire to schedule a time that fits their needs.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. In brief sessions this approach helps people notice connection needs and work on healthier ways of relating. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to the person in front of the therapist. It helps when someone needs a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk through feelings and decisions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that people can practice between sessions.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different ways of working, and adjust methods based on what feels most helpful. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay aligned with their needs and preferences.
Because the original biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can be scheduled during a lunch break, require less travel, or allow shorter check-ins when time is tight. Therapists and licensed professionals often adapt exercises, mindfulness practices, and DBT skill coaching to work well in remote sessions. Ask about the practical details when you schedule to ensure a good fit.
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shamePanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and self esteem issues, plus trauma, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related difficulties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She focuses on building a connection and teaching clear skills people can use between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has nine years of professional experience working in counseling and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPCC, licensed in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats can I expect?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.