What this approach is
A structured approach that helps clients examine connections among thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and coping patterns.
Therapeutic Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
About this approach
A structured approach that helps clients examine connections among thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and coping patterns.
Michelle Chavez uses CBT as one part of individualized care at Prickly Pear Therapy in Rio Rancho.
Michelle Chavez also supports clients seeking help with ADHD, Anxiety, Grief & Loss, and Relationships & Couples. The right approach depends on your goals, preferences, history, and clinical needs.
Telehealth is available across New Mexico. Availability can differ by clinician, service, and client location.
Review the clinician profile below for current availability and details. Contact Prickly Pear Therapy to ask questions, confirm fit, or discuss next steps.
How CBT may be used
A therapy approach is one part of care. The clinician should explain how it fits your goals and how it may be adapted.
What sessions may involve
The way CBT is used can vary. A clinician should explain the goals, what you may practice during or between sessions, how progress will be reviewed, and how the approach will be adjusted to your needs.
Questions to ask your therapist
Ask about the clinician’s training and experience, why this approach may fit your goals, what alternatives are available, and what participation may feel like.
Clinician using this approach
CBT with Michelle Chavez
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Accepting New ClientsTelehealthOwner & Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Michelle Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Prickly Pear Therapy. She provides warm, collaborative care for children, teens, adults, and families, with an emphasis on recognizing each client’s strengths and creating practical paths toward healing and growth.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicaid Molina Healthcare Presbyterian TRICARE United Healthcare
Questions about CBT
These answers are a starting point. Contact the practice to confirm what applies to your situation and current services.
What is CBT?
A structured approach that helps clients examine connections among thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and coping patterns.
What might sessions involve?
The way CBT is used can vary. A clinician should explain the goals, what you may practice during or between sessions, how progress will be reviewed, and how the approach will be adjusted to your needs.
How do I know whether CBT is a good fit?
There is no single approach that fits everyone. Ask how the clinician uses the method, what goals it may support, what participation is expected, and what alternatives are available if it does not feel helpful.
Who uses CBT at Prickly Pear Therapy?
Michelle Chavez is the clinician currently connected with this approach. Review the profile for training, specialties, populations, and availability.
Will this be the only approach used in therapy?
Not necessarily. Clinicians may integrate more than one evidence-informed approach based on your goals, preferences, progress, and the concerns being addressed. Ask how the clinician decides what to use and why.
How is progress reviewed?
You and your clinician can revisit goals, what feels useful, what feels stuck, and whether the current approach still fits. Treatment can be adjusted when your needs or priorities change.
Information sources See the public resources used for the educational foundation
The general educational information on this page was informed by the public resources below. These organizations do not endorse Prickly Pear Therapy, and these links do not replace individualized medical or mental-health care.
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