You Matter Counseling Services, LLC

03/13/2026

03/11/2026

We’re heading to the park! 🌳✨

You Matter Counseling Services is a proud vendor at the Family Wellness & Safety Resource Fair hosted by PB&J Family Services

Stop by our booth for resources, a quick chat, and to learn how we support teens, young adults, and families in our community. 💜

See you there! 👋



City of Albuquerque Parks and Recreation

03/08/2026

March is Self-Harm Awareness Month 🧡

Behind smiles, jokes, and “I’m fine”…
millions of people are silently fighting battles no one can see.

Self-harm is more common than people realize — and the stigma keeps many suffering in silence.

This month we’re talking about it.
We’re spreading awareness.
And we’re reminding people they are not alone.

If even one person in your life is struggling, this conversation matters.

Share this post. You might help someone feel seen today.

03/01/2026

Celebrating Christina!
Congratulations on your 2-year anniversary! Your bright energy and quick humor light up every room and make every day more enjoyable. Thank you for bringing laughter, positivity, and brilliance to everything you do. We’re so lucky to have you on the team!

02/24/2026

In times of profound grief, community is the thread that holds us all together.

You Matter Counseling wishes to extend our deepest gratitude for the dedicated service of our fallen officer and our most sincere, heartfelt condolences to their family and loved ones.

Please know that you are not walking this path alone. We see your sacrifice, we honor your service, and we grieve alongside you. We are here for you, and we are with you.

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The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is devastated to announce the line of duty death of Sergeant Michael Schlattman, who died this evening as a result of injuries sustained during a traffic stop on Interstate 40 eastbound near the 170.

Sergeant Schlattman was hired by the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office on April 16, 2012, and was promoted to Sergeant on July 13, 2024. During his career, he served the people of Bernalillo County in multiple assignments, including time as a detective in Special Investigations and Auto Theft, and as a task force officer with the United States Marshals Service and the Drug Enforcement Administration. At the time of his death, Sergeant Schlattman was assigned as a Sergeant in the East Mountains.

On the evening of February 23, 2026, just before 5:00 p.m., Sergeant Schlattman called over the radio to advise he was conducting a traffic stop. While he was outside the vehicle, a semi truck struck the rear of his department issued vehicle, ultimately pinning him beneath. Sergeant Schlattman died on scene as a result of his injuries.

This is a heartbreaking loss for the Schlattman family, the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office, and the entire community we serve.

Sergeant Schlattman was the kind of leader deputies hope for and families trust. He was known for being present, involved, and relentless in his support of others. He was not a supervisor who stayed behind a desk. He was consistently out in the field, finding the work, backing his deputies, answering calls for service, and pushing to be proactive. He was the steady voice and the steady presence that made everyone around him better.

“This is every agency’s worst nightmare, and tonight it is ours,” said Sheriff John Allen. “Sergeant Schlattman was a servant leader and a protector in the truest sense. He was the kind of supervisor who never asked a deputy to do something he would not do himself. Our hearts are broken, and we are asking our community to carry this family, and this agency, in your prayers.”

The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s support and compassion as we navigate the days ahead. We ask the community to keep Sergeant Schlattman’s family, friends, and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers. We also ask for patience and respect as investigators continue their work and as the family is given space to grieve.

Information regarding memorial services will be shared as soon as it is available and the family is ready.

02/20/2026

This , take a moment to appreciate the amazing person you are and the relationship you’ve built with yourself. You are deserving of all the love and care. Self-love isn’t selfish—it’s essential. 💖

02/19/2026

We are also very excited to introduce Mark to our team starting in March! Check out his bio and help us spread the word, we have openings!!

Welcome Mark!!!

Mark Gomez
Mark Gomez, LMSW, has been working in mental health as a clinical social worker while providing services to a variety of different demographics, including those with different levels of trauma, depression, anxiety, and other related diagnoses. Mark has experience providing modalities of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivation interviewing (MI) as well as valuing a mindfully centered therapy experience to assist clients in achieving their goals. Mark’s approach to therapy uses evidence-based practice while catering to each client’s individual needs. Mark values a collaborative approach with all clients and aims to empower them to use their skills to improve their emotional well-being.

In Mark’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, their four cats as well as seeing live music, and hiking.

02/19/2026

You Matter is excited to announce a new therapist!!!

Welcome Gabrielle!!!! :)

Gabrielle Marquez
Gabrielle is a therapist who believes healing comes through creative expression, connection, and mindfulness. She draws from expressive arts, play therapy, and body-based practices, integrating talk therapy techniques as needed. She is currently completing certifications in Geek Therapy and Sandtray Therapy.

She provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore what’s causing distress or holding you back, working with acute or chronic challenges, including religious, developmental, and family-related experiences. She is especially passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients, including those with ADHD and autism, helping them build acceptance, self-understanding, and life satisfaction. She also enjoys working with parents and caregivers, offering prenatal and early childhood parenting support.

Her goal is to help clients gain insight, practical tools, and regulation skills so they can feel more grounded, empowered, and aligned with their authentic selves.

02/17/2026

Topic Tuesday: The Physiological Sigh 🫁

What is it?
The Physiological Sigh is a biological "hack" to rapidly down-regulate the nervous system. It’s the fastest way to lower your heart rate and reduce stress in real-time.

How to do it:
Deep Inhale: Take a deep breath in through the nose.

The "Top-Off": Take a second, shorter "sharp" inhale right on top of the first one to fully inflate the lungs.

Slow Release: A long, slow exhale through the mouth.