about us

Will Blythe is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is trained in EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. His counseling incorporates conscious practices of self-care to include everyday awe, mindfulness, and psychic awareness. Will counsels primarily with adults and has a strong passion to connect with men and support them with life’s transitions. He is a native New Mexican who earned his M.A. in Counseling from the University of N.M.

Hector R. Carrillo is a bilingual Licensed Mental Health Counselor who holds a graduate degree in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. He utilizes Social Constructionist, Narrative, and Multicultural approaches to collaboratively define how individuals have experienced matters of significance within their lived worlds. Hector specializes in trauma and couples counseling. He works with adolescents (10+), adults, and couples across all spectrums of self and identity.

Faith is an LMHC at Healthy Families of Albuquerque. She is a current UNM Masters in Counseling student and has graduated in 2018 with her BA in psychology with a minor in sociology. She previously worked as a behavior management specialist and has great experience working with kids. She has a passion for working with kids, teens, and families. She often works from a client centered or attachment theory approach. Faith is born and raised in NM and enjoys all the state has to offer.

Tiffany is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health counselor who graduated from the counseling program at UNM. Tiffany works with adolescents, teens, young adults, adults, and seniors. Tiffany's theoretical orientation is a combination of Person Centered, Adlerian, Solution based and Attachment theory. Tiffany's goal is to meet the client where they are at and help guide them through their journey.

Christine is a licensed professional clinical counselor, national certified counselor, and graduate of UNM. She believes in a solution-focused, strengths-based model of therapy while integrating mindfulness, play therapy, art therapy, and EMDR into her practice. Christine's counseling interests include acute mental health, trauma, anxiety, and grief. She aims to empower her clients with the tools and insights needed to overcome challenges, manage stress, and achieve emotional well-being.

Kendra earned her BA with a focus on art and psychology from Carlow University in her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA. Kendra came to ABQ in 2018 to pursue her MA in art therapy and counseling from Southwestern College in Santa Fe. She emphasizes art therapy focuses on the process, not the product. She uses the creative process to guide clients in expressing emotions. She uses a strengths-based approach, and mindfulness techniques in her sessions. She works with children 8+, teenagers, and adults.

Moriah MacCleod, LPCC is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with as Master of Education in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Missouri, St. Louis with specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy. Moriah works from a client-centered, strengths-based, solution-focused perspective. She is certified in EMDR and is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). She enjoys working with individuals, couples and families.

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Health Education Specialist. He graduated from New Mexico State University with both his MSW and MPH. Since working in mental health he has immersed himself in mindfulness, CBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. He primarily works with adults pursuing individual counseling related to addressing issues with depression, anxiety, grief, PTSD, transitions in life, and relational issues that individuals have with their friends and family.

Anick’s approach to therapy is relational. At the heart of good therapy is an empathic and authentic relationship. She works with clients collaboratively from a non-judgmental place and provides safety to help you reach your goals. She draws on the intersection of mind-body connections and works from a somatic-based, trauma informed lens, as she incorporates different modalities accordingly. You are the expert in your own life, her goal is to help increase awareness and trust in yourself.

Jill is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician who obtained her degree with a Master's in Counseling at the University of Phoenix. She is going on 12 years of experience in working with all ages (adults, teens, and children) but specializes in working with children using Play Therapy. Jill also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness as well as strength-based therapy to help people who are struggling with trauma due to past abuse.

Carmen O. Rodrigo, Ma, LPAT is a graduate of California State University. She has 25 years of clinical experience across various settings such as adult and Behavioral Health Hospitals for geriatrics. She also has experience in residential settings for children and adolescents, outpatient, in-school teen Mom programs for prevention of child abuse, Women's group on adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Community outreach specialists in the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse.

Jessica Spooner is an LMSW, is originally from Rio Rancho, and currently resides in the Albuquerque area with her 2 cats. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and spending time with family. Jessica received her undergraduate degree from UNM where she focused on Family Studies and Psychology. She attended NMHU and received her Masters Degree in Clinical Social Work. Jessica believes that every person is the expert of their own experience. She is trained in EMDR.

I strive to create a safe, and non-judgmental healing container for my clients and am dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. My approach is client-centered, empowerment and personal growth. I specialize in anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, integrating play therapy. Through a blend of cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, and experiential play therapy approaches, I help clients develop coping skills, enhance communication, and achieve emotional well-being.

Emily is Licensed Master Social Worker. Her approach is client-centered and trauma informed, incorporating behavioral theories, mindfulness techniques and collaborative, positive psychology. Emily works with adolescents (14+) adults, couples and families.

Daniela enjoys working with people from all walks of life, especially children, adolescents and families, and believes true healing happens in the relationship context. She works from a strengths-based, client-centered perspective, and has experience in play therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral therapy. In her free time, Daniela enjoys spending time in nature and with those close to her.

Originally from Pasadena, CA, Judy is a professional writer & editor who moved to New Mexico in 1996 to pursue a career in mental health. She received her MS in Clinical Psychology from New Mexico Highlands University and has since been working with adolescents and adults specializing in PTSD, depression, grief, & spiritual issues of all kinds. Judy is trained in EMDR and cognitive behavior therapy, and enjoys working with clients from all religious and cultural backgrounds.

Teresa Billy is an Intern looking to obtain her LMHC while attending New Mexico Highlands University. She is originally from Gallup, NM. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-based approaches in helping people who are struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD and trauma. Teresa enjoys working with adults from all cultural backgrounds and identities. She also enjoys spending time with her family along with her 2 cats and 2 dogs.

Elianna, also known as Ellie, graduates from NMHU in 2025 with her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Ellie has ample knowledge providing therapeutic care to kids, teens, and adults from diverse backgrounds. She knows that counseling is a unique and adaptive experience. Guided by her belief that everyone deserves to have a voice, Ellie strives to create a safe and supportive environment that encourages connection, growth, and authenticity by utilizing a person-centered approach.