
Meet Alanna Sherstad-Ray
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C)
Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP)
From day one, I strive to create a comfortable environment in which my clients can feel at ease. I deeply respect the courage it takes to start therapy and am committed to providing an experience that resonates with you. ​
I am known for my warmth, patience, curiosity, and energy. Together, we will explore ways to proactively approach your goals and makes changes to the challenges you are experiencing.
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I am deeply committed to supporting people who have experienced trauma as well as those who are dealing with challenges surrounding pregnancy, infertility, birth, the postpartum period, and the transitions to parenthood. I am certified in Perinatal Mental Health and seek to provide compassionate care, support, and help during these times.
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I specialize in work with teenagers, adults, LGBTQ+, and new parents who are going through transition, or are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and perinatal/postnatal challenges. My worldview and approach to my work are trauma-informed within an anti-oppression framework. My sessions are safe and non-judgmental, all are welcome.
I work primarily from an Internal Family Systems and Somatic approach, utilizing EMDR, Mindfulness, DBT, and Trauma-Focused CBT. I meet clients where they are and engage a therapy style that works best for them.
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I have spent the past 20+ years working with survivors of trauma. I have a deep respect for the courage and strength it takes to heal and admire the resilience in every person I've been honored to work alongside.
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There are several ways of working with me, including virtual and in-person options. Please feel free to schedule a free initial online or in-person meeting so we can connect and discuss your hopes and goals for therapy.
Counseling
If you're experiencing a transition in life or are feeling like things in your life are becoming unmanageable, counseling can be very helpful. I am experienced working with people who are dealing with depression, anxiety, insomnia, and life transitions.
I have specialized training in the following areas:

Trauma
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Sexual Violence
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Interpersonal/Relationship Violence
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Childhood abuse & neglect
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Harassment
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Birth trauma

Perinatal Mental Health
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- Pregnancy Loss
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Infant Loss
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Stillbirth
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Postpartum Depression
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Postpartum Anxiety
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Postpartum Intrusive Thoughts
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Perinatal-specific IFS
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Perinatal-specific EMDR

Fertility & Infertility
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- Repeated miscarriage
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Use of donor sperm, eggs, or embryos
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Medical complications
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LGBTQ+ family planning
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Adoption
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Insurance
I am currently able to accept the following insurance plans:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield (including their Medicaid & Medicare plans)
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Presbyterian (including their Medicaid & Medicare plans)
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Western Sky (including their Medicaid & Medicare plans)
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Molina
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Cigna
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United
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Medicaid
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Medicare
(I am still in the process of contracting with several other plans including Aetna, Christus, and additional Medicare & Medicaid plans).
Every plan has different deductible and co-payment amounts. You will be responsible for these at the time of your visit.
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A note about Insurance:
It is important to understand that in order to file a claim with your insurance I will be required to assign a mental health diagnosis that fits the symptoms for which you are seeking treatment. This will become a part of your permanent health record. Your diagnosis will be discussed with you to ensure your comfort with the claims filing process.
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For complete confidentiality some clients opt not to use their insurance to avoid having a mental health diagnosis on their health record. I honor your preferences and respect their rights to privacy. You can discuss your questions or concerns about this during your free phone consultation and opt for self-pay if that feels more comfortable.
Contact Alanna
Contact Info
Phone
Address
505-336-1543
3 Caliente Road, Suite 10 Santa Fe, NM 87508