Business Details
35 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Comprehensive Mental Health Counseling Services
Established in 1991, Choices Counseling Services has dedicated itself to providing solution-focused therapy for individuals, families, and businesses across the Four Corners region. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in mental health care, specializing in evidence-based practices tailored to diverse client needs. We prioritize affordable, responsible care by matching client personalities with therapist expertise, employing modalities proven to yield effective outcomes. Our services range from emergency critical incident stress management to long-term counseling, serving clients from preschool through late adulthood. With a commitment to community well-being, we emphasize strength-building, mental health promotion, and maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality.Our therapists, each holding advanced degrees and state licensure, integrate clinical expertise with real-world understanding to address challenges in individual, marital, and family dynamics. We serve San Juan County and surrounding areas, operating from a historic building that reflects our enduring commitment to quality care. Through personalized approaches, we help clients navigate emotional distress, improve relationships, and develop skills for productive lives. Our employee assistance programs extend these values to businesses, enhancing workplace stability and productivity. With over 30 years of service, we remain steadfast in our mission to help individuals and families reach their full potential.
Services
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Marriage Counseling
Children's Counseling
Employee Assistance
Critical Incident Stress Management
Adolescent Treatment
Couples Counseling
Solution-Focused Therapy
Mental Health Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience providing mental health services in San Juan County
- Our therapists hold advanced degrees and state licensure in mental health fields
- We employ evidence-based practices proven to yield effective therapeutic outcomes
- We offer 24/7 critical incident stress management services for emergencies
- Our treatment approach emphasizes client strength-building and mental health promotion
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling services help clients address emotional distress and improve decision-making through solution-focused therapy. We target dysfunctional thought patterns while building on personal strengths to foster healthy lifestyles. Our clinicians employ clinically validated techniques to enhance self-perception and environmental understanding.
Family Counseling
Family counseling services focus on strengthening family dynamics through improved communication and conflict resolution. We help parents establish appropriate expectations and discipline while supporting children's development. Our approach addresses intergenerational challenges and assists blended families in integrating different parenting styles.
Marriage Counseling
Marriage counseling services emphasize relationship restoration through enhanced communication and mutual understanding. We help couples identify harmful patterns while developing problem-solving skills. Our therapists avoid blame assignment, instead focusing on how each partner's needs and perspectives contribute to relationship dynamics.
Critical Incident Stress Management
Our CISM services provide immediate support following traumatic workplace events. Specialized counselors help individuals and groups process abnormal stressors through debriefing sessions that normalize psychological responses. This service has been available to San Juan County since 1998, serving law enforcement and emergency responders.
Employee Assistance Programs
Employee assistance programs help businesses enhance productivity through mental health support. We offer priority access counseling services to contracted employers, addressing workplace stressors that impact employee performance. Our services include stress management and family-related support to reduce absenteeism and improve workplace stability.
People
William J. (Bill) Pogue
Founder
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 35 years of mental health experience. Specializes in adolescent, family, and adult therapy using cognitive and solution-focused approaches. Holds Master's degree in Psychology from 1976 and trained in Critical Incident Stress Management.
Linda LeClaire
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with over 40 years of experience. Specializes in child and adolescent therapy, with expertise in treating childhood trauma. Holds Master's degree in Psychology from 1971 and emphasizes strength-based, client-centered approaches.
Daniele Watson
Therapist
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor with experience in adolescent treatment and private practice. Holds Masters of Education in Community Counseling from Texas Tech University. Specializes in teen, couple, and adult counseling with cognitive-behavioral emphasis.
Sheri Jordan
Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with experience working with children and teens since 2012. Uses cognitive-behavioral and systemic approaches in outpatient and inpatient settings. Specializes in family dynamics and individual therapy across the lifespan.
Questions
What counseling services do you offer?
We provide individual, family, marriage, and children's counseling, along with critical incident stress management and employee assistance programs.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact our office at (505) 325-5321 during business hours Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Do you accept insurance?
We recommend contacting our office directly to discuss payment options and insurance acceptance details.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Farmington, Aztec, Bloomfield, Shiprock, and all San Juan County areas from our Farmington location.
Are your therapists licensed?
All our counselors hold advanced degrees and are licensed by the State of New Mexico to provide independent mental health care.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 Critical Incident Stress Management services for traumatic workplace events and emergencies.
Reviews (1)
Kristina Starr
Jul 03, 2021
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Linda LeClair was ABSOLUTELY wonderful with our family counseling. She expertly navigated through our son's difficulties. She remained professional throughout our complicated family dynamics. She offers help in parenting as well as controlling emotions for young ones. Thanks for all your help, Linda!!!!!
