About me

As a licensed therapist in New Mexico, I bring over a decade of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on helping clients navigate challenges like anxiety, trauma, grief, and self-esteem issues. I specialize in addressing a wide range of emotional experiences, from social anxiety and isolation to attachment challenges and mood disorders.

My therapeutic approach is deeply compassionate and tailored to each individual's unique journey. I focus on creating a supportive environment where clients can explore personal growth, develop healthier communication patterns, and work towards self-understanding. Whether you're struggling with panic attacks, relationship dynamics, or seeking greater life purpose, I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy and professional expertise.

I believe in empowering clients to build resilience, cultivate self-love, and transform challenging emotional patterns. My goal is to provide a non-judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, heal from past wounds, and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth and emotional well-being.


Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Anger management
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 13

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

NM LPCC CCMH0196451


Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kerry Niec. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Mar 18, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month

My daughter works with Kerri and we are very pleased with the sessions and work being done

Written on Feb 02, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief

Kerry is wonderful she listens and let me know im doing ok

Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

She’s helpful and very understanding

Written on Dec 30, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, anger management, and coping with life changes

Very excited to continue my journey with Kerry

Written on Dec 16, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

I need the energy that she has been giving me. Thank you Kerry

Written on Dec 12, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue

I cannot say enough good things about working with this therapist. From the very beginning, she created a space where I felt safe, heard, and genuinely supported. Through some of the most difficult moments of my life, she helped me make sense of things that once felt overwhelming and impossible to overcome.

Her approach is thoughtful, compassionate, and incredibly empowering. She doesn’t just listen — she truly understands, challenges you when needed, and helps you build real tools that you can carry with you outside of sessions. Because of her guidance, I’ve grown in ways I never thought possible and learned how to face life with more clarity, confidence, and self-compassion.

Therapy with her has been life-changing. I’m deeply grateful for her support and would recommend her wholeheartedly to anyone looking for a therapist who genuinely cares and makes a lasting difference.

Written on Nov 12, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Kerry has been a wonderful therapist. I was in a tough time in my life when I first met her, and she has been such a great support. It was great to have another person look at my situation and my perspective and be so understanding. She helped me see things I didn't see when my judgment was clouded by my own dark thoughts and helped me build ways to see the light even in the dark. Now, I am in a much better state mentally, physically, emotionally, and socially. I don't think I would've reached this change had I not used teen counseling or had her as my therapist.

Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

I find Kerry to be easy to talk to and contains life experiences and the knowledge I am looking for in my therapy sessions. I find it very helpful when you can relate and talk to your therapist more than just looking at them like an authority figure. I appreciate that Kerry gives me this space to feel welcomed which in turn makes it easy for me to open up. She listens and directs me, gives me tools and advice and that is exactly what I need right now.

Written on Oct 29, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

My therapist is wonderful and truly listens to everything I have to say. She provides me with really great feedback and makes me think. I feel so fortunate that I connected with her right away!

Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, parenting issues, and self esteem

Kerry is a friendly woman who objectively and patiently listens, offering appropriate feedback when needed.

Written on Aug 22, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

Kerry is wonderful and knowledgeable. She provides the best information possible regarding my situation. My sessions with her go by so quickly because I am so comfortable with her.

Written on Aug 08, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

The first session with Kerry went well. She was very attentive as we walked through things. Look forward to session 2.

Written on Aug 03, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kerry is a great person. She listens and asks questions. Some might be easy to answer and some may be hard. If you can’t answer the question she will not force you to answer. She gives respect and allow you to answer when your ready.

Written on Jul 08, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 months on issues concerning relationship

Kerry Is amazing. She makes us feel like she genuinely cares about our well being. She has great recommendations and doesn't chose sides. I appreciate her a whole bunch!

Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management

Although I am fairly new to therapy I strongly recommend Kerry. She has been attentive , understanding supportive and helpful.

Written on Jun 06, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning relationship

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Written on Apr 29, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and bipolar disorder

She has truly helped me not be such an emotional pushover. I’ve learned to open up about how I am feeling rather than bottle it up in side, and I don’t feel like a burden if I accidentally over talk one of our sessions she always listens to what I have to say completely. I definitely would recommend her if your someone who grew up with your feelings being invalidated and struggle to say what’s in your mind.

Written on Apr 02, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management

I loved every conversation with Kerry!

Written on Feb 16, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Absolutely wonderful person.

Written on Jan 23, 2025 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, compassion fatigue, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

I am absolutely in love and have so much gratitude for Kerry.

Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Kerry is great! She is very understanding and down to earth. Our sessions have been very helpful.

Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Kerry is patient and helps me focus on an issue that I can change. I'm easily distracted, and she redirects me to the goals that I want to accomplish in therapy.

Written on Nov 24, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and bipolar disorder

She is vary relatable and understand of any concerns

Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management

She listens and cares. That's enough for me.

Written on Oct 29, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief

Simply amazing

Written on Oct 16, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Our sessions have been very helpful!

Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Kerry has been amazing and has provided us with a lot of resources that have been helpful. We are very thankful to have her as our therapist.

Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety

She was more like a life coach that understood what i was going through she is very nice and respectful .

Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, and coaching

Kerry is amazing. She's straightforward and gets right to the root of things - even the things I don't want to look at - and fully supports me as we explore those things.

Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 months on issues concerning relationship

Kerry Niec is a wonderful therapist . She's very supportive and insightful. She has an array of tools to help bring awareness and help you work through the problems you are facing. I am very happy she is working with me!

Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

She’s great absolutely amazing

Written on Jul 25, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

She got to the heart of the issue in only 2visits and I would recommend her to others in difficult situations 100%

Written on Jul 13, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship

I feel comfortable with her

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem

I really appreciate that Kerry takes the time to listen and provide supportive advice. She serves as a good guide in helping to manage my anxiety by providing worksheets to help me better understand myself and to provide feedback on what I am currently doing to help better manage these anxious feelings I may be experiencing.

Written on Jul 10, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties

When I first talked with Kerry, we just clicked. She is very easy to talk to, is a straight-shooter, and always seems present and not distracted. She gives me strength.

Written on Jun 24, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management

I’m really happy to have Kerry as my therapist. She’s a good listener and is personable. Our sessions don’t feel sterile and formulaic like I’ve experienced with others. She’s a person I’d feel comfortable talking to outside of therapy and that makes it so much easier to open up.

Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse

My favorite therapist in the short time i’ve had her

Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd

Kerry has been amazing so far. She makes me feel so comfortable!

Written on Mar 30, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Since I have started with Kerry she has made me feel so comfortable and i feel so great after talking with her....I would highly recommend her

Written on Mar 28, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 1 month on issues concerning anger management, and adhd

Kerry is awesome, she is very good at explaining things in a way to help you grow, change and become better. My experience so far has been great for me and I definitely see the greatest part of me coming back. Forever grateful and truly humbled thanks Kerry you rock!

Written on Mar 18, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Kerry has been a lot of help and is very understanding.

Written on Mar 07, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship

Kerry has been very helpful so far!

Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Kerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching

First visit with Kerry went extremely well. Looking forward to working with her!

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