We are a local, “homegrown”, therapeutic agency.
Who we are
New Mexico’s homegrown, therapeutic agency. We are centered in Albuquerque, and serve communities throughout the land of enchantment. You may have been suffering silently or unknowingly. At Tranquilina Therapeutics, you can have peace of mind knowing we specialize in the treatment of trauma and the medicinal use of cannabis, using dosing and titration coaching and Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy.
Our Approach
We take the time to get to know our clients and tailor our treatment to their individual needs. We know therapy can’t be a one size fits all approach, so we collaborate with clients to meet their treatment goals. Our approach is strengths based and trauma informed. The modalities we use are Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
We are certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is a modality targeting childhood trauma. We have also expanded our expertise and offer education related to cannabis as a medicine and offer Psychedelic Somatic Interactional Psychotherapy !
Meet our Founder
Aurea Cardiel was born in Albuquerque, NM. The streets of the International District is where she would often play as a child. So, walking through the “warzone” to school was where she began to establish a long standing reputation of community support and someone other’s can lean on. Her passion for this work comes from her many lived experiences, listening and learning from those closest to her. Through this, she has built a foundation of trust in supporting others through their journey of self healing. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Mexico and is also a NM Social Work Board approved Social Work Supervisor. She graduated in 2016 with her Masters in Social Work, with a Clinical Bilingual-Bicultural concentration. She has worked with people of all walks of life. Her experience includes working with incarcerated women and youth in developing bonding and attachment with their children and teaching them life skills, working as a school social worker, and providing therapy to children, youth, families, and adults in multiple agencies. Aurea began her Private Practice in August 2020. She has chosen to expand her reach and founded Tranquilina Therapeutics in May of 2023.