About

Enchanted Journey Therapeutics® promotes wellness services that invite individuals, groups and corporations on a transformative and enchanted path toward personal growth, self-awareness, and healing. We believe that life is an enchanting journey filled with opportunities for self-discovery and empowerment. Our compassionate and skilled practitioners are dedicated to guiding clients through their unique life challenges, providing them with the support and tools necessary to navigate their personal journeys.

At Enchanted Journey Therapeutics®, we create a nurturing and safe space where individuals, couples, corporations, and groups can explore their emotions, gain insights, and develop resilience. Our practitioners use evidence-based approaches tailored to each client's specific needs, combining traditional techniques with innovative and holistic practices. We draw inspiration from the enchanting nature of Las Cruces and the surrounding areas, incorporating elements of mindfulness, nature therapy, and creative expression into our sessions if desired.

We aspire to help others embark on a transformative path toward self-discovery, self-empowerment, and overall well-being. We believe that by embracing the enchantment of life's journey, individuals can unlock their true potential, heal from past wounds, and create a future filled with joy, purpose, and fulfillment.
To learn more email:
dr.miceli.psych@gmail.com

Nice to meet you!

Gabriella "Bella" Miceli, Ph.D., LMHC, NCC, EMDR Trained

Gabriella, or how many know her as Dr. Bella, has been in the fitness and wellness industry since 2010 and in the mental health field since 2018. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Clinical Psychopharmacology to become a Prescribing Psychologist

at New Mexico State University and graduated with her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from NMSU in 2025. Bella has two master's degrees, the first from the University of North Texas in Recreation, Event, and Sports Management and the second from Western Connecticut State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She started her educational journey at the University of New Haven in Connecticut, obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. Bella currently has her NCC, is EMDR Trained, and has her LMHC from New Mexico. She is currently under supervision by a licensed clinician towards her licensure in psychology. Below is a shortened list of her vast array of credentials.
Bella embarked on her own healing journey in 2014 after the death of her father. She found that alternative methods of healing, like mindfulness, spirituality, nature, dance, yoga, and expressive art,s have aided in decreasing her trauma symptoms, anxiety symptoms, stress, and increased her self-love and self-esteem. She has made it her own personal mission to learn these techniques that have helped her in so many ways towards helping others find non-traditional methods, along with talk therapy, in healing and transforming from adversity.

Highlighted Credentials

New Mexico's Licensed Mental Health Clinician NO. CBT-2023-0670
Nationally Certified Counselor #1727226
EMDR Trained (EMDRIA Approved)
Kripalu Yoga Instructor 200Hr
Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Leadership Guide
Kripalu Yin Yoga Teacher
Trauma Conscious Yoga
Yoga for 12-Step Recovery
Shake Your Soul: The Yoga of Dance Level 2
Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Psychological First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Life Coach
ACE Health Coach
ACE Personal Trainer
NASM MMA Conditioning Specialist
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
AFAA Group Exercise Instructor

Frequently asked questions

You’ve got questions. We’ve got answers.

What is the difference between coaching and counseling sessions?

Coaching and counseling are two distinct forms of support, each with its own focus and objectives. Here's a general overview of the differences between coaching and counseling sessions:

Focus and Goals:
- Coaching: Coaching sessions primarily focus on personal or professional development, setting and achieving goals, improving performance, enhancing skills, and fostering personal growth. Coaches work with clients to explore their potential, identify strengths, overcome obstacles, and create action plans to reach their desired outcomes.
- Counseling: Counseling sessions, on the other hand, typically focus on addressing mental health concerns, emotional issues, and psychological well-being. Counselors help clients navigate and manage challenges such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, grief, or addiction. The goal is to promote healing, improve coping mechanisms, and enhance overall mental and emotional health.
Approach and Techniques:
- Coaching: Coaches often take a proactive and future-oriented approach. They encourage clients to set specific goals, explore their values and beliefs, develop new skills, and take action steps towards achieving their objectives. Coaches use various techniques such as questioning, active listening, providing feedback, offering guidance, and accountability to support their clients' growth and progress.
- Counseling: Counselors generally adopt a more introspective and therapeutic approach. They focus on creating a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their emotions, thoughts, and past experiences. Counselors employ various therapeutic techniques such as active listening, empathy, reflection, cognitive-behavioral techniques, psychoanalysis, or mindfulness-based interventions to help clients gain insight, process emotions, and promote psychological healing.
Client Needs:
- Coaching: Coaching is often sought by individuals who want to make positive changes, enhance their performance, or achieve specific goals in areas such as career, relationships, personal development, or life transitions. Coaches work with clients who are generally functioning well but seek support, guidance, and accountability to maximize their potential.
- Counseling: Counseling is typically sought by individuals experiencing emotional distress, mental health challenges, or struggling with significant life difficulties. Clients may be dealing with conditions such as anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, or facing challenging life events such as divorce, bereavement, or job loss. Counselors provide a therapeutic space for clients to explore and address these issues.

It's important to note that coaching and counseling can overlap in certain areas, and there can be variations in the approaches used by individual practitioners. The specific focus, techniques, and goals may vary based on the training, expertise, and specialization of the coach or counselor.

How do I know if I am ready or what to expect?

Your first consultation is FREE! When meeting with our practitioners, you will talk about your needs and goals to see what path would be best for you. It will be a collaborative effort towards achieving your success.

Are there sliding scale options?

Of course! You will talk with our practitioners to create a program that fits your financial and wellbeing needs. We never want cost to be a hinder towards your success!