David Boston, LPCC, Director
David is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Arts in Community Counseling from Webster University. David is experienced in the areas of family therapy, psychotic disorders, anger management, crisis intervention, substance abuse, dual-diagnosis, adolescent development, and communication skills development. He has received additional training in Marriage and Family Therapy, Moral Reconation Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. He is informed in EDMR, Internal Family Systems, and Emotional Freedom Therapy. David has 20+ years experience working in the social service and mental health fields and practices from a client-centered approach that recognizes the role systems play in everyday life.​
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David also directly supervises Angela Portillos and Sarah Shah. He also serves as a resource for all clinicians in the practice
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License- CCHM 0184621
Melinda Barth, LPCC
Melinda is a Licensed Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She received a Bachelor of Science in Human Services and a Master of Science in Counseling - Mental Health Counseling both from the University of Phoenix. Melinda has been a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional since 2020, and uses a trauma informed approach with clients. In addition to trauma, she is experienced in working with anxiety, depression, substance use, substance abuse disorders, anger management, dual-diagnosis, and has experience with crisis intervention and de-escalation. Melinda has ten years of experience working with various populations living with mental illness in Albuquerque and the surrounding areas. She understands that there is no “cookie cutter approach” to therapy, which is why she begins working to find a connection to old and new hobbies that can be incorporated into an expanding and effective list of coping mechanisms – ensuring that they are a right fit for you. Melinda incorporates self-care, self-compassion, mindfulness, and strong boundaries as the cornerstones of your mental and emotional wellness. She offers a strength-based, trauma-informed, solution-focused, and client-centered approach to therapy incorporating psychoeducation and identification of mental health symptoms in order to generate awareness, compassion, and understanding. Melinda has an eclectic approach and borrows from modalities such as CBT, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Inner Child Healing, Acceptance and Compassion Therapy, and Somatic Therapy.
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License- CTB-2024-0304
Christina Coriz, LMSW
Hello! My name is Christina. I am a proud Indigenous Master’s Level Social Worker. As a therapist of color, I foster the use of multi-cultural and holistic frameworks. I acknowledge the significance of understanding and respecting your values, beliefs, and wellness to cultivate a balanced and thriving individual existence. I will work alongside you, to personalize the use of comprehensive integrative, and client-centered approaches. I am passionate about what therapy can create for the mind, body, spirit and working to build reconnection for a more empowered you. I am extremely humbled of the opportunity to help individuals, families, and communities, in ensuring visibility and representation of safe, inclusive, and positive environments for healing and resiliency.
Experience with adults, teens, BIPOC community, depression, anxiety, historical/intergenerational/generalized trauma, crisis intervention, communication and relationships, grief and loss, multicultural/culturally affirming care, parenting skills, communication, life stressors/life transitions, family systems/dynamics.
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Paul/Viv Graham, LMSW
Paul/Viv Graham is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who got their Master's degree in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. In addition to this degree, they also have a Bachelor's in Communication from the University of New Mexico and an Associate in Psychology from Central New Mexico University. In the past, they have facilitated support groups for the Transgender Resource Center of New Mexico and have a history of working with LGBTQ populations. They also have worked as a Registered Behavioral Technician to help populations diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder. They believe in a Gestalt/Holistic approach and as such combine a combination of different therapeutic modules (including Dialectal Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing) to provide the best possible treatment for the client at hand. Paul/Viv believes that therapy has the potential to benefit everybody and is dedicated to helping every individual complete their therapeutic journey. Furthermore, they have worked with a variety of clients: including children, adults, and couples.​​
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License - SWB-2024-0565
Anthony Lisignoli LMSW
Anthony is a Licensed Master Social Worker. He received a BA in psychology from the University of New Mexico and an MSW from New Mexico Highlands University. He is dedicated to providing empathic, evidenced-based care for adults, adolescents, and couples. Anthony is trauma informed and experienced in the treatment of depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, and dual diagnoses. With an emphasis on person-centered therapy, he integrates psychodynamic theory, CBT, and narrative therapy with mindfulness-based interventions. With this eclectic approach, he assists each client with discovering their unique strengths to skillfully navigate life's challenges. In the spirit of collaboration, Anthony and his clients achieve meaningful transformations that promote resiliency and healing.​
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​License - SWB-2024-0310
Nevin Marquez, LCSW
Nevin Marquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He attended the University of New Mexico where he received a Bachelor of Arts in both Criminology and Psychology and a master’s degree in social work from New Mexico Highlands University. Nevin was born and raised in New Mexico and has lived in Albuquerque for over 20 years where he has had a long career in providing behavioral health services. Nevin has experience in working with children, families, couples, and adults who struggle from an array of mental health concerns including anxiety, depression, psychosis, substance use, trauma, and problems stemming from relationships (divorce/separation). Nevin embraces a client centered and solution focused approach to therapy and utilizes various therapeutic tools to that end. He is familiar with a number of strategies consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy, 12-step/Matrix Model, Seeking Safety, Community Reinforcement Approach, and Smart Recovery. Nevin is also trained in crises intervention, motivational interviewing and trauma informed care
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License- M-11793
Rachel Mondragon, LCSW
Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She attended New Mexico Highlands University where she earned her Masters degree in Social Work – Clinical Practice. Rachel has a long career in social services with the last eight+ in clinical counseling. Her therapeutic focus is on building and understanding relationships. Relationships are the core of who we are and they influence not only our daily lives, but who we are as individuals. She wants to help you manage life transitions, depression, anxiety, and develop healthy approaches to life. Rachel takes an eclectic approach to meeting your individual needs. She uses various techniques and treatment modalities including EMDR, CBT, mindfulness practice, distress tolerance, reality therapy, DBT, client centered, narrative therapy, and psycho-education. She works with adults, adolescents, children aged 10 and older, and LGBTQ. Rachel specializes in depression, anxiety, life transitions, trauma, substance abuse/addiction, anger management, and abuse/neglect.
Rachel also supervises Ashley Trujillo who is a counseling intern from New Mexico Highlands University.
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License- C-11782
Aleah Montano LMHC
Ms. Montano completed her Bachelor’s degree in liberal arts in 2003 with a dream of performing on Broadway. While pursuing community theater opportunities, she managed federally funded behavioral research investigations focused on the development and evaluation of evidence-based treatments for troubled youth and families. Her supervisory position allowed her to develop an array of clinical skills including psychosocial interviewing, diagnostic evaluations, and interventions for substance abuse as well as training in group, individual, and family therapies for adolescents with depression, substance use and disruptive behavior disorders, and other problems. Thís work ignited in her a passion for working with children and families and, as the pandemic precipitated the current rise in mental health struggles, she returned to school in a graduate counseling program. Through her clinical studies, Ms. Montano discovered that many of the skills she acquired as an actor - active listening, communication, authenticity, coping with the vulnerability that comes with auditioning and rejection - would be a benefit to her in a helping profession. Aleah works with children, teens, families, and individuals who feel stuck and are facing the many challenges of the modern world. From depression and anxiety disorders to substance abuse and trauma, Ms. Montano uses cognitive behavioral therapeutic approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Functional Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and motivational enhancement strategies, Exposure Response Prevention, and other evidence-based treatments to provide a healing space to help clients move through the barriers they are facing so they can discover and embrace a new, more fulfilling way of living.
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License - CTB-2024-0246
Sarah Shah, LMHC
Sarah is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling from the University of New Mexico in 2018. Sarah uses evidence-based and trauma-informed techniques pulled from behavior management, mindfulness and relaxation, narrative therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing, among others. More recently, Sarah has incorporated a holistic practice that gives attention to physical as well as mental health symptoms to assist clients in developing effective interventions. Sarah has experience working with depression, anxiety, trauma, attachment issues, developing parenting skills, improving communication, seeking meaning in life, career concerns, work/life balance, managing addiction behaviors, developing and maintaining healthy boundaries, grief and loss, transitions, behavior management, and managing chronic health conditions.
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License- CMH0203921
Angela Sheridan, LMHC
Angela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She is committed to providing an environment that is safe and trustworthy so that all her clients feel seen and heard. She received both a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services and Master of Arts in Counseling from Wayland Baptist University.
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She works with children, teens, adults, and couples. She has experience working with trauma, anger management, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship problems, and substance use issues. Angela uses cognitive behavioral therapy, exposure therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy but adapts to each client's needs. She also has experience in Christian-centered counseling upon request, empowering individuals to navigate life's challenges through a faith-based approach. She believes in the transformative power of faith and the importance of community in the healing process.
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License- CMH0221441
Rhiannon Wilson, LCSW
Rhiannon is a Licensed Master Social Worker. She attended New Mexico Highlands University where she earned both Bachelor and Master in Social Work degrees. Rhiannon is experienced in substance use disorders, dual diagnosis, psychotic disorders, crisis intervention/ behavior management, adolescent development therapy, child developmental therapy, family therapy, oppositional defiant disorders, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders and group therapy. She has received additional training in trauma informed care and motivational interviewing. Rhiannon has 10 years of experience working in the social services and mental health field. She operates from a client-centered, strength-based, and solution-focused approach and recognizes that environmental factors and systems play a role in everyday life. Rhiannon understands that she is here to walk with you along this journey and that you, the client, are the professional in your life.
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Rhiannon also supervises Anthony Lisignoli, Paul/Viv Graham, Christina Coriz and Aleah Montano​​
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​License - C-11961