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 Anthony Lisignoli, Paul/Viv Graham, and Jana Hern who are counseling interns from New Mexico Highlands University. He also serves as a resource for all clinicians in the practice.
License- CCHM 0184621
Melinda Barth, LMHC
Melinda is a Licensed 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.
License- CMH0209091
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 Lindsey Sorenson who is a counseling intern from New Mexico Highlands University.
License- C-11961
Rachel Mondragon, LCSW
Rachel is a Licensed Master 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.
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Rachel also supervises Ashley Trujillo who is a counseling intern from New Mexico Highlands University.
License- C-11782
JoAnn Mitchell, LPCC
JoAnn is committed to providing the highest quality individualized therapy to help improve her client's quality of life by addressing areas of need including depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship issues, academic and career planning, life changes, and life coaching. JoAnn earned her undergraduate degree from Elmira College in elementary education and psychology and earned her Masters of Education and holds an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology from Georgia State University. JoAnn has spent over 25 years working in diverse settings including elementary, middle, and high schools, community and private college, juvenile justice facilities, and adult prison. JoAnn’s commitment to supporting and empowering others inspired her to open charter schools in New York and New Mexico to serve underserved students and their families. Influenced by her years of service work, JoAnn obtained her counseling license and is now providing the same high quality support and empowerment to her clients through her counseling practice.
License- CMH0216891
Angela Portillos, 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. She works with adolescents and adults and uses a cognitive behavioral approach but adapts to the needs of each client and what works best for them. She has additional specialized training in Christian Counseling.
License- CMH0221441
Nevin Marquez, LMSW
Bio coming soon!
License- M-11793
Rachael Corchine, LMHC
Bio coming soon!
License- CTB-2022-0727
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.
License- CMH0203921