Therapists

⭐ Social Work Board Approved Supervisor ⭐

...is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She completed her undergraduate degree in social work at Eastern New Mexico and received her Master of Social Work in 2013 from New Mexico State University. Evelyn has experience in domestic violence, child/family therapy and acute inpatient settings. She has been trained in Circle of Security, a parenting program which focuses on building healthy bonds and attachments between parents and children. As well as EMDR, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, to address trauma and PTSD. Currently, Evelyn is working with children ages 5 and up- to address emotional, behavioral concerns, trauma and/or adjustment issues. Evelyn is committed to providing the best quality of mental health services and support to your child/ren and family.

⭐ Social Work Board Approved Supervisor ⭐

⭐ Counseling and Therapy Practice Board Approved Supervisor⭐

...is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of New Mexico. Her undergraduate degree from Middle Tennessee State University is in Sociology with an emphasis in Social Welfare and Gender Studies. She completed her Master of Science in Social Work at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Ana currently works as a social worker and therapist in a behavioral medicine unit and serves as the primary therapist working with active duty service members. Ana emphasizes a multicultural and integrative approach to counseling. She has experience working with those with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, and management of stress and times of transition. She has additional experience working with survivors of domestic violence. Ana utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and other modalities to assist you in your journey to healing and wellness.

...is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience. Marissa received her Masters in Clinical and Educational Psychology from New Mexico State University. Marissa initially served the Las Cruces community, working with survivors of sexual assault. She has worked with various populations and this afforded her the opportunity to work with individuals in need of a higher level of care. Marissa currently works with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, interpersonal relationships and self esteem. Marissa is knowledgeable in utilizing various treatment modalities, however, she primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and a Person Centered Approach. Marissa strives to help individuals learn to validate themselves, thus increasing self acceptance and decreasing the need for external validation.

⭐ Lead Therapist in Las Cruces⭐

⭐ Counseling and Therapy Practice Board Approved Supervisor⭐

...is a graduate of University of the Southwest graduating with a Masters of Science with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and out lead therapist in Las Cruces, NM. She received her undergraduate degrees in history and psychology from New Mexico State University. During this time Ms. Kirkpatrick discovered an interest in law and pursued a masters degree in Forensic Psychology from Argosy University. Once this was accomplished Ms. Kirkpatrick also attained a masters degree in mental health counseling. As a counselor Ms. Kirkpatrick 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. Kirkpatrick has had the opportunity to receive training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Ms. Kirkpatrick utilizes several treatment modalities and evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help clients achieve the goals they are searching for.

...is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselor. He conducted his internship at New Mexico Citizens Council on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism in Albuquerque in the early 1980's. He was accepted into and completed a specialized alcohol and drug counselor training program in Colorado in conjunction with the Veterans Administration Neuro Psychiatric Hospital in Fort Lyon, Colorado. He began in private practice in the south valley of Albuquerque New Mexico, until he relocated to Alamogordo in August 1988. He has been providing substance use disorder services in Alamogordo for the past 35 years. He was CEO of the Otero County Council on Alcohol and Alcoholism until February 2005. At that time, he started Canyon Light Inc. focusing on substance use disorder services. For the past seven years he has held a harm reduction specialist certification. As a client centered therapist, he is ready to help with trigger recognition and management, thought associations and addiction and recovery support services.  

... Is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the state of New Mexico.  Whitney has always had a love and passion to help others.  She is committed to assisting her clients with change and improving their overall life.  Whitney has experience working in private practice, partial hospitalization programs, on behavioral health units, and psychiatric hospitals.  She works with a wide range of ages (13+) and diagnoses (anxiety, depression, addiction, bipolar, schizophrenia, PTSD, etc).  Whitney is also trained in the trauma therapy known as Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).  She strives to provide support, empathy, and encouragement along the healing journey.  Whitney has been a military spouse for 14 years and has had the opportunity to live all over the world.  Those experiences have exposed her to multiple cultures and belief systems.  Whitney enjoys learning and growing with her clients.