Maria Laquerre
LMFT, RPTS • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
About
Maria Laquerre is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She works with children, adolescents, and families, utilizing play therapy to address emotional and behavioral challenges. Laquerre also guides therapists as a clinical supervisor.
Laquerre's career spans diverse settings, including inpatient residential facilities, community-based agencies, and school-based health centers. Since 2008, she has been a clinical director for three organizations, currently leading A New Hope Therapy Center. In 2017, she and her husband rebranded Tafoya and Associates to expand mental health services in Las Cruces.
Her therapeutic approach integrates play-based techniques with innovative methods, such as using pop culture in therapy. Laquerre conducts workshops and consultations, offering practical interventions. Clients can expect a creative and engaging therapeutic experience, grounded in solid theoretical foundations.
About
Maria Laquerre is a Marriage and Family Therapist and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor. She works with children, adolescents, and families, utilizing play therapy to address emotional and behavioral challenges. Laquerre also guides therapists as a clinical supervisor.
Laquerre's career spans diverse settings, including inpatient residential facilities, community-based agencies, and school-based health centers. Since 2008, she has been a clinical director for three organizations, currently leading A New Hope Therapy Center. In 2017, she and her husband rebranded Tafoya and Associates to expand mental health services in Las Cruces.
Her therapeutic approach integrates play-based techniques with innovative methods, such as using pop culture in therapy. Laquerre conducts workshops and consultations, offering practical interventions. Clients can expect a creative and engaging therapeutic experience, grounded in solid theoretical foundations.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Marriage and Family Therapy, NH, 2005
- Bachelor of Child and Family Sciences, NM, 2003
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
- AAMFT Approved Supervisor
- Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy
- Approved Provider for the NM Counseling and Therapy Practice Board
State Licenses
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Child or Adolescent
- Depression
- Grief
- Parenting
- Self Esteem
- Trauma
State Licenses
- New Mexico
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
A New Hope Therapy Center - Las Cruces
715 E Idaho Ave, 2b
Las Cruces, NM 88001