2023 best Counselor in Otero County
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Alexandra Wofford, MS, LPCC, PMH-C (She/Her)
...is a University of the Southwest graduate graduating in 2016 with her Masters in Science emphasis Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Alexandra began her career in mental health providing therapeutic services through a partial hospitalization program specializing in substance abuse and addiction services with co-occurring mental illnesses. She has experience in an inpatient hospital setting and outpatient setting working with clients struggling with anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance abuse and trauma-related disorders. Alexandra strives to maximize outcomes and provide genuine healing and wholeness through the use of several treatment modalities and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.
Jacqueline Russell, LCSW (She/Her)
...Jacqueline believes healing and growth is possible for anyone willing to try. Jacqueline enjoys listening to and helping people navigate depression, anxiety, grief and loss, anger, relationship concerns, life adjustments, aging, etc for adult individuals, couples and families. Jacqueline is a military veteran who received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California in 2016 and has been passionately working in the field since then.
“The best and most beautiful things cannot be seen or touched, but must be felt with the heart.”
-Helen Keller
Katrina Engstrom, MSW, LCSW (She/Her)
...is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her Masters of Social Work in 2014 from Western New Mexico State University. Katie has experience working with children ages 1 to18 individually, in groups and with parents/siblings/families as well as children in CPS foster care. Katie also has experience working in school based mental health programs that provide services to children who are severely emotionally disturbed, PTSD, ADHD, Intellectually disabled, Autism Spectrum disorders, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Conduct disorders, Depression, Anxiety, abuse and neglect, dual diagnosis, and more. Katie has been trained in Circle of Security Parenting program which focuses on building healthy relationships with children via boundaries, attachment and understanding the emotional needs of children.
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Kimberly Christos, LCSW (She/Her)
...Is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has 10 years of experience providing therapeutic services to children, adolescents, adults, and families in a variety of settings. Her experience Includes working with mental health needs such as substance abuse disorders, depressive and anxiety disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, as well as Borderline Personality Disorder. Kimberly uses an integrative approach utilizing techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness. She is a strengths-based, client-centered therapist who works with clients to improve their well-being. Kimberly received a Master of Health Science in Addiction Studies and a Master of Social Work from Governors State University in Chicago’s Southland. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking, gardening, practicing yoga, watching sports, and spending time with her family (which includes furry family members) and friends.
Nicholas "Nick" Russell, LPCC (He/Him)
...is Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC. Nick earned his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology ‘98 and Master’s in Marriage and Family Counseling / Systems Theories in ‘03. As a Mental Health Counselor, and Counseling Supervisor in Ohio, Nick worked with adults with intellectual disabilities, community mental health in a rural setting, school based counseling (middle / Jr. high and high school), criminal justice / correctional institution, and since arriving in NM in ‘19 he has been working in community mental health. What Nick enjoys most is working with people to identify goals and move forward. Nick is a mental health counselor committed to helping people learn how to build healthier relationships with themselves and others. He has a wide variety of professional experiences and uses a multi-modal therapeutic approach. Nick believes you are the expert about you. His role is to focus on identifying goals with concrete steps to achieve success. Nick is passionate about helping people achieve their goals and providing support for a sustainable future.