2023 best Counselor in Otero County
Staff
Tamara Dees, MSW, LCSW (She/Her)
⭐ Social Work Board Approved Supervisor ⭐
⭐ Counseling and Therapy Practice Board Approved Supervisor⭐
...is the Executive Director and Owner of Open Minds Healing And Recovery. Tamara graduated in 2009 from NMSU with her Masters in Social Work. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and has experience working with a variety of clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, bipolar disorder, substance abuse and PTSD. Tamara is trained and certified in EMDR and is an EMDRIA approved consultant. After 7 years of experience working in an inpatient hospital she spent 2 years practicing under a private group. In the summer of 2018, Tamara opened Open Minds Healing And Recovery and has continued to expand her practice to better meet the needs of her community. She is committed to ensuring the therapists who practice with her provide the highest quality mental health and addiction services to you and your family.
Makenzy Ebner, (She/Her)
...Is the Referral Coordinator at Open Minds Healing and Recovery. With over six years of health care and management experience. Makenzy is new to the area and is looking forward to new opportunities this position offers her.
Willow
... Is a 3-year-old Blue Heeler doggie. Willow climbed on board with her human, Makenzy, June 2024. She has enjoyed meeting all the new humans and has won over so many hearts here at Open Minds Healing and Recovery.
Cassie Dees
...Is the Marketing, Billing, And Credentialing Specialist at Open Minds Healing And Recovery since January 2022. With over ten years' experience in customer service and financial management Cassie works well independently and as a part of a team. She knows clear communication, positivity, and thinking outside of the box are the keys to providing great customer service. She enjoys putting her business background to work through processing billing, credentialing, marketing and other back office tasks.