Southwestern College (NM) Email Format
Higher EducationNew Mexico, United States51-200 Employees
Southwestern College (NM) is a graduate institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico, offering master's programs in Counseling and Art Therapy/Counseling. Founded in 1979, it emphasizes a holistic, consciousness-centered approach that seeks to build students' inner strengths as a foundation for clinical work in mental health. Instructors are reflective practitioners representing diverse schools of thought, delivering an experiential approach to learning. The program serves mental health professionals seeking advanced credentials, with graduates practicing in New Mexico and across forty-seven states. Reported outcomes show that 92% of graduates work in mental health roles and 99% pass licensing exams on the first attempt; in January 2024 the school announced the appointment of Linda Wilbrecht as Professor.