Gena Lawson (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Albuquerque, New Mexico (unceded Tiwa land). She is a mindful therapist who enjoys working with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including children, teens, and adults. Her specialties include: anxiety, depression, stage of life transitions, identity and spiritual/existential exploration, attachment, and trauma. 

She offers a safe and supportive environment for exploration and healing while encouraging self-compassion and present-moment awareness. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and relational. Gena applies an integrative approach with her clients, advocating for their wholeness through mindfulness, self-awareness, empowerment and authenticity. Gena received her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from New Mexico Highlands University. She is committed to practicing with cultural humility and creating a welcoming and equitable space for all clients. When Gena is not working, you can find her spending time with family and friends, listening to or playing music, and exploring New Mexico’s natural beauty.