About Prickly Pear Therapy

A practice built on connection

Compassionate care for individuals, couples, children, and families.

Our Approach

At Prickly Pear Therapy, we believe meaningful change begins with feeling safe, heard, and understood. Our clinicians work collaboratively with each client, recognizing that every person, relationship, and family brings a different story, set of strengths, and reason for seeking support.

We provide compassionate, individualized care for children, adults, couples, and families. Depending on the clinician and the needs of the client, sessions may focus on building coping skills, improving communication, strengthening relationships, processing difficult experiences, and creating practical steps toward lasting growth. Our goal is to offer a supportive space where clients can move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Licensed clinicians serving clients throughout New Mexico. Professional credentials and licensure information are listed on each clinician’s individual profile.

Prickly Pear Therapy

Approvals and professional affiliations

Trusted, accountable care.

Prickly Pear Therapy maintains the following practice-level approvals and professional relationships.

A note from the founder

Prickly Pear Therapy was created from the belief that people grow when they feel genuinely supported and connected. I wanted to build a practice where clients feel welcomed as they are and where clinicians can provide thoughtful, compassionate care without losing sight of the person behind the concern. It is an honor to support individuals and families throughout our community.

Michelle Chavez Founder and Owner

Care from a team you can get to know

Each clinician brings their own training, experience, and style while sharing the practice’s commitment to respectful, collaborative care.