Meet The Team

Lauren Gomez received her Bachelor's degree from the University of New Mexico in the field of Psychology and Communication. Lauren has received her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern California with her concentration in clinical mental health care for both adults and children. Lauren maintains a small caseload specializing in individual adult therapy, and couples work. She has a deep passion for helping others with a compassionate non-judgmental approach. She enjoys helping her clients to unlock their own personal power, so they may begin to heal and move forward. Lauren is always open to receiving feedback about the clinic or the clinicians please email her with any comments or concerns! laureng@hdhnm.com

Rebecca Davis LCSW (She/They) has 11 years of experience working in various social services with diverse populations within Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and her Master's degree in Clinical Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. Rebecca currently works with all demographics but has extensive experience working with adolescence and at-risk youth. Specialties and experience include EMDR, DBT, working with the LGBTQ+ Community, Trauma-Informed Care and Healing, ADHD, Mindfulness Training and Emotional Regulation for those who struggle with mood and personality disorders.

Faith (she/her) received her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and her Master's degree in Social Work from Arizona State University. Faith has a broad range of experience working with adolescents, young adults, and women of all ages in order to help manage depression, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem, women's issues, stress, and life transitions. She uses techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Christian Counseling, and Mindfulness. Faith utilizes a person-centered, strength-based framework in order to highlight her clients' capacities, values, and hopes. She is passionate about promoting resilience and positive transformation in each of her clients'. lives.

Aiden received his Master's of Social work from New Mexico State University. He has a broad range of experience working with incarcerated individuals, acute inpatient care and also individual and family services addressing attachment disruptions, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD. He is a registered Circle of Security Parenting facilitator and approaches therapy through skills such as mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, client-centered therapy and more. As a trans-identified male, his passion is to support individuals who identify on the queer spectrum of sexual identity and/or trans/gender expansive folx. He is sex/body positive and promotes safety, wellness, and freedom of expression/exploration in all aspects of self and relationships within a safe and non-judgmental environment.

​Aubrey is a Licensed Master Social Worker who provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults. Aubrey obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Studies from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Social Work degree from Western New Mexico University. Aubrey believes in creating an environment that is a safe space to process, learn, heal, and grow. Her approach to therapy is person-centered and strengths based. Aubrey uses techniques from a variety of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness. Aubrey is passionate about providing her clients with tools to help them become the best version of themselves.

Jessey is a Licensed Master Social Worker who offers therapy to individuals of all ages. Jessey earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Family & Child Studies from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Social Work Degree from Western New Mexico University. Jessey strives to create a warm environment for all, and is dedicated to helping others reach their goals to become their best self. Jessey draws from various modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, Mindfulness and Play Therapy. Jessey believes every person has the potential to live a joyous life, and believes her role as a therapist is to provide a space that allows clients to express themselves and experience personal growth

Jonathon's practice is established on a strength-based foundation. Jonathon’s process includes humor and insight while infusing and modeling acceptance. Jonathon has a Master’s in Clinical Counseling from Lakeland University, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Jonathon’s practice serves all ages and demographics looking for individual and family therapy. Jonathon approaches the therapeutic relationship with the belief that as humans, we can all grow.

Huda received her Master’s in Social Work from Columbia University in the City of New York. Huda is a trilingual therapist (English, Arabic, Tebu) who has experience working with children ages 11-13 in various issues such as ADHD, adjustment disorders, grief and bereavement, anxiety, family separation, immigration issues, and trauma. She also has a broad range of experience working with individuals dealing with housing crises by addressing housing needs and case management. Huda is certified in Motivational Interviewing. She has experience working with survivors of genocide, addressing issues of trauma, PTSD, displacement, and anxiety. Huda has started a mentorship program for girls living in internally displaced person’s camps in East Africa. As an immigrant woman, Huda believes in providing a safe space by focusing on the role Power, Race, Privilege, and Oppression plays in her client’s experiences. Huda has her Masters Social Work license from the State of New Mexico.

Sara Rhodes is a fully licensed clinician and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies from the University of New Mexico, and her Master’s of Social Work with a concentration in mental health from the University of Denver. In working with a diverse range of clients, Sara is passionate about helping trauma and abuse survivors, people struggling through life transitions, family and relationship issues, anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation and burnout. Because of her passion with working with people who have experienced trauma, she received training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and works with other trauma treatments to help survivors. She also uses other treatments such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness based CBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and enjoys working with other creative and brain and body based interventions. Sara approaches work with her clients from a strengths based point of view, and works to foster a safe, caring, inclusive environment to help you work towards your goals and create change for yourself.

Sara received her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Grand Canyon University and Capella University with her Master of Science in Counseling. She works from person-centered and strengths-based perspectives and believes that mind, body, spirit, and self-compassion are integral parts of well-being. She has completed trainings in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), and Polyvagal Theory. Sara works to create a safe, empowering, inclusive, and healing environment for all of her clients.

Athena Limon received her Bachelor's Degree from the University of New Mexico in both Speech & Hearing Sciences and Spanish. She is set to receive her Master's in Speech Pathology in 2024. Athena is our Community Support Worker who provides CCSS services. CCSS is designed to increase the ability of each person to be able to operate independently at home and in their community. Each client will work with Athena to create their own goals related to symptom management, accessing community resources, and independence/life skills. Athena is motivated to help her clients maintain an increased outlook on their life, and reduce their everyday stressors.

Daniel Guardado (he/him) is in his final year of the Master’s of Social Work program at New Mexico State University. He received a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of New Mexico in 2017. He is passionate about advocating for the LGBTQ community and has led trainings on queer-affirming therapy approaches. His mental health experience includes crisis intervention and providing therapy to address depression, anxiety, substance use, trauma, as well as queer and trans identity development. Practicing from a strengths-based and culturally-humble perspective, Daniel enjoys working with a variety of clients and can adapt to their preferred treatment modality. He is currently providing individual therapy services to adolescent and adult clients of all demographics. Daniel will be licensed Summer 2023 and employed as a full time therapist.

Katie Burnett, LMSW, is a born and raised New Mexican who obtained her Bachelor’s of Psychology and Portuguese at the University of New Mexico. Katie went on to receive her Master’s of Clinical Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. She is a non-native proficient Spanish speaker who is using her talents to work with a diverse client population to serve her community. Katie uses a Strengths Based approach and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral therapy, mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy. Katie works with a wide range of clientele ages 15 and older and is interested in working with couples. Katie loves animals and incorporates animal therapy into her practice.

BreAnna is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor who received her Bachelor degree in Social work at New Mexico Highlands University and a Master’s Degree in Counseling at New
Mexico Highlands university. She has experience working with children and adolescents who are at risk. BreAnna has experience and training in using DBT. Her person-centered approach allows individuals to express themselves in a safe and caring environment where they feel valued. Through her approach clients have the power and ability to make the best solutions for themselves in order to grow.

Sheila grew up in New Mexico, and lived in Argentina, New York and Oregon before returning to her home state to work as an elementary Montessori school teacher before pursuing her LMSW. Sheila is certified in Motivational Interviewing, has experience working with substance misuse concerns and uses a strengths-based approach when working with all populations. Sheila is currently providing individual therapy with all ages and demographics and is also working with families and couples. She is passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental and compassionate environment to support her client's healing and continued growth in their lives.

Rebecca Forsythe is a first-year Master of Social Work student with a concentration in Mental
Health Counseling at New Mexico Highlands University. She received a Bachelor of Science in
Psychology from Grand Canyon University in 2021. She has experience working with children
and adolescents in an acute, inpatient setting. Rebecca is passionate about addressing mental
health through a person-centered, strength-based approach. Rebecca is interested in learning a
wide variety of therapeutic techniques for all demographics.

Lori obtained her Bachelors degree in Social work from Florida Atlantic University and her Masters degree from New Mexico Highlands University.  She has over twenty years experience working with various populations from all age groups.  Lori uses a client centered, strength based approach with a specialty in Depression, Anxiety, Trauma and Grief.  The modalities most often used with Lori are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR and Solution Focused Therapy.  Lori strives to help others understand their feelings and unlocking a new perspective on life in a warm and supportive environment. 

James is currently in the final semester of his Master of Social Work degree. For the past nine years, James has been a public school teacher for students with special needs and coached high school cross country and track and field. James has the ability to work with all demographics but has extensive experience working with families and at-risk youth. James is trained in EMDR and is also a certified Yoga teacher. He incorporates mindfulness and somatic techniques within his work with groups and individuals. 

Julian (he/him) was born and raised in Hobbs, New Mexico. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and a Master’s of Social Work with a concentration in Rural Community Social Work Services from Western New Mexico University. Julian has over five years of experience working with issues related to trauma, anxiety & depression, low self-esteem, stress/burnout, communication, and substance use. This experience comes from a variety of environments, including residential treatment, inpatient hospital, and behavioral health outpatient settings. Julian works with a wide range of clientele of all ages but is especially passionate about working with children and adolescents with a variety of behavioral and emotional challenges. Julian implements a strengths-based, empathic, and non-judgmental approach. Julian believes one of the most difficult but most important endeavors we make is investing in our emotional and mental wellness.  

Sarah is a first year MSW student at Western New Mexico University. She received her associates in Multicultural Childhood Education from Central New Mexico Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2021 at Western New Mexico University.  She ascribes to a trauma-informed, client-centered, embodied approach. She is especially dedicated to working with clients who have experienced religious trauma, attachment wounds and individuals in the LGBTQ+ community.  Sarah's lived experiences bring a grounded, safe, and open presence to the therapeutic relationship.  Using attachment theory and narrative therapy approaches, acting as a guide she encourages individuals to learn self-compassion and mindfulness practices. She views the therapist-client relationship as one of the biggest tools for understanding, reflection, and healing.

Liz will receive her Master’s of Social Work from New Mexico State University in May 2023.  She is proficient in the use of Experiential Play Therapy with children and provides Client-Centered and Strength-Based approaches in her practice for all demographics.  Liz works to create a safe environment for people to heal and focuses on building a healthy therapeutic relationship with her clients to help them grow to become their best selves. Liz has comprehensive knowledge on trauma and the effect trauma has on the mind and body.

Carey Webb is a native to New Mexico and began her healthcare profession in the dental field
with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of New Mexico . In pursuit of
a strong desire to improve the overall patient experience, she further obtained her Masters in
Healthcare Administration from Colorado State University. Carey has over 15 years of clinical management, and has spent that time serving diverse populations in rural areas and the Albuquerque area. Her focus has been on community health improvement that involved improving access to healthcare for the underserved and homeless population in the Albuquerque area. Her belief is that every client regardless of background, deserves to be treated with respect and receive the best care possible. In her spare time, Carey enjoys riding her horse, skiing and road tripping in the Southwest region. Please reach out to Carey at CareyW@hdhnm.com with any questions or concerns