Naja Druva , LPCC

Naja Druva is a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in New Mexico with nine years of experience. She blends practical skills with a warm, down-to-earth manner. Conversations are straightforward and often use a touch of humor to ease tension.

Her approach centers on building a reliable working relationship. Clients can expect clear, skills-based work alongside time to talk through feelings. She emphasizes listening closely and helping people develop tools they can use between sessions.

Naja uses methods drawn from attachment-focused work to look at how past relationships affect current patterns. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills for intense feelings. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help ground attention and reduce stress.

She helps people address a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and stress. She also supports those dealing with intimacy issues, parenting questions, body image, ADHD, and concerns related to LGBT identity. Naja also works with people navigating family of origin problems, blended family challenges, and separation or divorce issues.

Sessions include practical steps like skill rehearsals, emotion regulation exercises, and guided attention practices. Humor and a human touch are part of the process when it fits. The goal is to leave people with clearer coping strategies and a better sense of direction.

Approaches and online care that fit your pace

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people connect today. It helps when patterns from the past affect trust, closeness, or how someone reacts in relationships. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, handling conflict, and tolerating distress. These tools are useful for people struggling with strong mood swings, anger, or overwhelm. Mindfulness practice trains present-moment attention through simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time based on what helps most.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy schedules and different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and more depth. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when being on camera isn’t ideal. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, or shorter exchanges between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family life, travel, or varying daily routines.