Executive Director and Owner

Locations: Rio Rancho and Albuquerque

Education: Masters Degree in Social Work, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY. Graduated 1992. Bachelors Degree in Business and Personnel Management, University of Arizona. Graduated 1986.

Personal concerns can make work a more difficult place for us and for those around us. I enjoy working with employers and employees to create the best workplace possible.

Programs and Services: Counseling, EAP and DD Waiver 

Locations: Rio Rancho and Albuquerque

Education: Bachelors Degree in Social Work from Gordon College, Massachusetts. Graduated 1990.
Masters Degree in Social Work from New Mexico State University. Graduated 1997.

I enjoy assisting these families in identifying their strengths and developing a plan that will address the needs of every family member. Joining families through marriage, adoption, foster care or other unions can be exciting, but also challenging for everyone involved.

Programs and Services: Counseling and Employee Assistance Program

Location: Rio Rancho

Education: BA in Psychology from The College of Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM. Graduated 1993. Masters Degree in Social Work, New Mexico Highlands University, Rio Rancho, NM. Graduated 2004.

When we see things differently we invariably behave differently. I focus treatment on support for the present, healing from the past, and deepening self-knowledge.

Areas of Expertise: Self-Esteem; Anxiety; Postpartum Depression; Relationships; Stress Management; Self-Growth; and Understanding and Managing Anger.

 Programs and Services: Counseling

Location: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of University Studies, concentrating in communication and journalism from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 1996. Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University in Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 2002.

I work with a variety of people ranging from children to adults. I look at each person’s unique situation and assist each one on making positive life choices.

Programs and Services: Counseling and Employee Assistance Program

Location: Albuquerque and Rio Rancho

Education: Bachelor Social Worker, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM. Graduated 1986.

Master Social Worker. Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. Graduate 1987.

I like working with adults and couples and enjoy seeing my clients taking charge of their lives and becoming more pro-active in their future.

Areas of Expertise: Parenting skills; Couples communication skills; Increasing self-awareness and self-worth in clients.

Programs and Services: Counseling and Employee Assistance Program

Location: Albuquerque and Rio Rancho

Education: Bachelor of University Studies, Human Service Minor from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 1999.

Masters Degree in Counseling from Webster University, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 2004.

I am available for individual counseling with adolescents, teens and adults. I also enjoy working with families who are looking for more positive, healthy ways to direct their children while teaching them how to be more responsible and respectful adults.

Programs and Services: Developmental Disabilities and Counseling

Locations: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance from Centenary College, Shreveport, LA. Graduated 1986.

Master of Music in Vocal Performance from New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, MA. Graduated 1988.

Master of Social Work from Simmons College School of Social Work, Boston, MA. Graduated 1992.

I specialize in grief and bereavement work with individuals and families. I consider it an honor and a gift to work with people experiencing the loss of a loved one.

Other specialty areas: Gay and Lesbian Issues

Programs and Services: Developmental Disabilities and Counseling

Locations: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, minor in Sociology from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 1988. Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 2003.

I believe there are strengths in all of us. My job is to find those strengths in you to help guide you to a better quality of life.

Programs and Services: Counseling, EAP and DD Waiver

Locations: Albuquerque and Rio Rancho

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Graduated 1988.

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT. Graduated 1997.

Working with couples in relationships is rewarding, the experiences of each couple adding to the work I do with the next. I use a direct approach, understanding why an individual is at the place he/she is and establishing a collaborative relationship. I most enjoy when people make the insightful connections to effect change in their lives.

Programs and Services: Developmental Disabilities

Locations: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Minor in Social Welfare Systems from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 1987.

Master of Arts in Special Education with an emphasis on teaching those with emotional and behavioral challenges and developmental disabilities from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 1991.

I enjoy working with any client with a developmental disability. As a master educator, I enjoy the challenge of determining how a client best understands new skills. I view all “behavior as communication” and advocate for an understanding of that concept. I strive to assist the staff to understand the reasons for challenging behaviors and assist the staff in supporting the client using positive strategies.

Programs and Services: Developmental Disabilities

Locations: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of Arts with a major in biology and minors in philosophy and religion from Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. Graduated in 1963.

Master of Divinity from Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago, Illinois. Graduated in 1967.

I’ve never met a client I didn’t enjoy working with. My approach to counseling is Family Systems oriented. I believe in giving my clients tools to work with that can help them heal.

Programs and Services: Developmental Disabilities

Locations: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 1980.

Master of Arts in Special Education with an emphasis on teaching those with emotional and behavioral challenges from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 1989.

Master of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM. Graduated 1998.

I enjoy the opportunity to help my clients, and their caregivers, with their day-to-day challenges. It is also rewarding experience to see a client’s improved quality of life.

Programs and Services: Developmental Disabilities and Counseling

Locations: Albuquerque and Rio Rancho

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 1996.

Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University in Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 2002.

I enjoy problem solving with my clients and their caregivers and helping them identify and focus on their strengths, in order to move forward.

Programs and Services: Counseling and DD Waiver 

Locations: Albuquerque and Valencia County

Education: Bachelor of Business Administration, business Computer Systems from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 1983.

Master of Science in Systems Management, Information Systems from University of Southern California. Graduated in 1986.

Master of Arts in Counseling from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 2006.

I work with a variety of people and love to work with effective teams. People with complex developmental and physical conditions are best served when everyone in their environment works collaboratively. My philosophy is to meet each person where they are non-judgmentally and with respect for their vision of their needs and goals. This allows me to tailor treatment that helps them and their team achieve their definition of quality of life. I enjoy the team process and helping all members of a client’s team work together in their best interest.

Programs and Services: Counseling

Locations: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Sociology from University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM. Graduated 2000.

Masters in Social Work from Highlands University. Graduated in 2002.

I enjoy working with married couples, young children, individual adults and adolescents. I trained in EMDR and utilize those skills to help people dealing with trauma. I also incorporate the strengths of individuals and families in my work.

Programs and Services: Counseling, Employee Assistance and DD Waiver 

Locations: Albuquerque

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 1995.

Master of Arts in Counseling from Webster University in Albuquerque, NM. Graduated in 1997.

I enjoy working with children and adolescents and often utilize play and sand tray in my work.  I take a person-centered approach to counseling and enjoy seeing positive growth and change in my clients.

I also like to work with families on adoption issues and with women who are survivors of abuse.