Evelyn Harper, MSW, LCSW (She/Her)

Evelyn Harper is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Clinical Director at Open Minds Healing and Recovery, where she provides clinical leadership and oversight to ensure the delivery of high-quality, ethical mental health services across the practice.

Evelyn earned her undergraduate degree in Social Work from Eastern New Mexico University and received her Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University in 2013. She brings over a decade of clinical experience working across a variety of settings, including domestic violence services, child and family therapy, and acute inpatient mental health care.

Evelyn is a Certified Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapist, utilizing this evidence-based approach to help clients process trauma and reduce symptoms related to PTSD and other distressing experiences. She is also trained in Circle of Security, a parenting program designed to strengthen attachment and support healthy emotional development between parents and children.

In her clinical work, Evelyn primarily serves children ages 5 and older who are experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges, trauma-related symptoms, and adjustment difficulties. Her therapeutic approach focuses on helping children and families build resilience, strengthen emotional regulation skills, and develop practical tools that support long-term wellbeing.

As a Social Work Board Approved Supervisor, Evelyn also provides clinical supervision to developing social workers pursuing advanced licensure. She is passionate about mentoring clinicians and helping cultivate strong clinical judgment, ethical practice, and compassionate care within the profession.

Through both her clinical work and leadership role, Evelyn remains deeply committed to supporting healing, growth, and lasting positive change for the individuals, families, and professionals she serves.

❀ Social Work Board Approved Supervisor ❀

Evelyn Harper provides services at the Alamogordo location as well as telehealth.

• Medicare
• Molina
• NM Medicaid
• Magellan Presbyterian
• Tricare
• BCBS
• Cigna
• TriWest VA