Voted 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Best Counselor in Otero County
Ana Rodriguez, MSSW, LCSW (She/Her)
❀ Social Work Board Approved Supervisor ❀
❀ Counseling and Therapy Practice Board Approved Supervisor ❀
...is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New Mexico with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Middle Tennessee State University and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Tennessee–Knoxville. She takes a multicultural, integrative approach to counseling, supporting individuals with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, stress, and life transitions. She also has experience working with active-duty military members and veterans. Ana uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients move toward healing and wellness.
Nala
❀ Therapy Bunny & Chief Comfort Officer ❀
...is a 4-year-old Lionhead/Netherland Dwarf bunny who has been stealing hearts at Open Minds Healing and Recovery since March 2022. As Chief Comfort Officer, he enjoys helping children feel calm and comfortable during sessions with his human, Evelyn, and occasionally shares his bunny magic with other therapists and their clients when appropriate and with consent. A self-proclaimed mindfulness expert, Nala specializes in spreading smiles, collecting extra pets, and taking well-deserved naps between appointments. His favorite reminder is, “Everybunny needs somebunny sometimes… and I’m all ears!”
Tera Uhl, LPCC
...has a Master's of Counseling and Educational Psychology degree from New Mexico State University. She has been working as a Clinical Counselor since 2011. Tera has experience working in inpatient settings doing individual and group therapy for adults and children. She worked as a Treatment Foster Care therapist for 5 years specializing in trauma informed care for children 5-21 years of age. Currently, Tera is a counselor for Las Cruces Public Schools where she has been for 4 years. Tera has experience working with those with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders as well as various crisis situations.
Jo Sims, LPCC (She/Her)
❀ Counseling and Therapy Practice Board Approved Supervisor ❀
...has had the opportunity to work with a variety of clients in an inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient setting. Her clinical experience includes counseling adults, adolescents, and children. She also has knowledge and training in mental health, substance use, co-occurring disorders, anxiety, depression, trauma-related disorders, and bipolar disorder. Since graduation Ms. Sims has had the opportunity to receive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and is a certified EMDR therapist. Ms. Sims utilizes several treatment modalities and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve the goals they are searching for.
Krystle Williams, MSW, LCSW (She/Her)
... is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her Master’s in Social Work with a specialization in substance abuse counseling in 2009, followed by a Master’s in Communication with an emphasis in interpersonal communication in 2010. Krystle has practiced as a therapist to assist individuals and families regarding issues related to depression, anxiety, conflict management, domestic violence, mood disorders and substance abuse. Most recently Krystle has worked in the medical field assisting individuals and families to cope with complex medical issues, past and recent cancer diagnoses, grief and loss of loved ones, life course planning and crisis intervention. Krystle is dedicated to supporting any individual who is struggling with the complexity of life’s circumstances.
Whitney Katzenbach, LPCC (She/Her)
❀ Counseling and Therapy Practice Board Approved Supervisor ❀
... is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico who is passionate about helping others create positive change and improve their quality of life. Whitney works with clients ages 13 and older and supports a wide range of mental health concerns. She is also certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and provides compassionate, empathetic support throughout each client’s healing journey.
Tacy Perkins, LPCC, LADAC (NM); LPC, LCDC (TX); NCC
...has worked as a licensed counselor serving client populations with substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders since 2015. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor in New Mexico. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor in Texas. She works with adults ages 18 and older, and her primary treatment modality is the integration of Internal Family Systems therapy and Eye Movement Reprocessing and Desensitization therapy. She has completed EMDRIA-approved advanced training in integrating EMDR and IFS to support clients with PTSD, Complex-PTSD, neurodivergence, and many other presenting issues."
Frances Dudley, LMSW (She/Her)
…is a Licensed Master Social Worker with professional experience in the military, inpatient psychiatric care, and crisis intervention. She has experience supporting individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, brain injury, infertility, and complex life challenges. Frances is EMDRIA-trained and incorporates evidence-based, trauma-informed, and humanistic approaches into her work. She also serves as a Board Member with the Brain Injury Alliance of New Mexico, where she continues to expand her knowledge of brain injury and its impact on overall well-being. Frances strives to create a therapeutic environment where each person feels seen, respected, and valued, with their individual experiences and voice at the center of care.
Candance Clements, LCSW (She/Her)
...is Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University, specializing in military families, active service members, and veterans. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Criminal Justice from the University of West Florida.
As a military spouse for 16 years, Candance brings personal insight and empathy to the unique challenges faced by military communities. Her professional experience spans a wide range of populations, including juveniles in residential treatment, incarcerated adults, and clients in inpatient psychiatric settings.
Candance has provided both individual and group therapy and is trained in various evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), psychoeducation, and programs addressing stress, anger, conflict management, and substance abuse prevention and treatment. She integrates human behavior, the social environment and multidisciplinary theoretical frameworks to provide compassionate, ethical and effective care.
In her free time, Candance enjoys reading, cross-stitching, and spending time with her husband Jeremy and their two dogs Lando and Cheech.
Crystal Cooley, LCSW (She/Her)
...with over 11 years of experience in the mental health field, Crystal Cooley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges. Her professional journey includes eight years working in the foster care system, where she provided trauma-informed care and advocacy for children and families navigating complex transitions.
Crystal began her clinical work during her field placement in a substance abuse treatment setting, gaining hands-on experience in addiction recovery and relapse prevention. Over the past three years, she has worked in private practice, providing therapy to children, adults, and couples. She has experience providing couples counseling, helping partners improve communication, rebuild trust, and navigate conflict in healthier ways.
Her therapeutic approach is compassionate, strengths-based, and tailored to each client’s unique needs. Crystal utilizes evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, an effective treatment for processing trauma and distressing life experiences. By integrating these approaches, she supports clients in developing coping skills, building resilience, and creating meaningful change in their lives.
In addition to her broad clinical expertise, Crystal has experience working with military service members and their families, addressing the unique stressors and transitions related to military life.
She is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to grow.
Hannah Richardson, LCSW (She/Her)
...is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who offers compassionate, individualized therapy in a welcoming space where clients can build skills and create meaningful change in their lives.
EMDR Certified, Hannah draws on EMDR, CBT, DBT, and talk therapy to support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, low self-esteem, stress, and adjustment concerns. She tailors treatment to each client’s goals, needs, and comfort level, paying particular attention to how past experiences shape present-day emotions and relationships.
She is also pursuing certification in perinatal mental health to better support women and families through pregnancy, postpartum, and the transition to parenthood. Her genuine, collaborative approach helps clients strengthen insight, confidence, coping skills, and their sense of self.