About Healthy Families of Albuquerque

Angela is the Owner & Clinical Director of Healthy Families. She is a licensed Clinical Social Worker with a certification in EMDR by the EMDR Institute. She is a proud volunteer of Give an Hour - a program established to provide free mental health counseling services for military & their families. She has extensive training in Trauma & Abuse and has developed classes and programs for Anger Management and Building Self Esteem in Children.

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Courtney is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor providing client-centered care to adolescents, adults, and families. She earned her master’s degree from NMHU and uses a humanistic, strengths-based approach integrating CBT, EMDR, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness practices. Her clinical focus includes eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, and family support, with an emphasis on creating a safe and collaborative therapeutic space.

Sarah Bateman-Twocrow, LMSW, has experience working with clients across a wide range of ages and backgrounds. She utilizes evidence- based approaches including Cognitive behavioral Therapy ( CBT), trauma informed care, and Motivational interviewing to support clients in achieving their personal goals and overall well - being. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and traveling to explore new places and learn about diverse cultures.  

Susan is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who brings a wealth of lived experiences into her practice. Using various therapeutic modalities, she is dedicated to empowering her clients, cultivating support systems, and equipping them with personalized tools to navigate life’s challenges. She has extensive experience working with children, tweens, teens and adults and brings a unique personal perspective to working with military members, veterans and their family members.

Krista graduates from UNM with her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in May of 2026. She works with kids, teens, and adults. She takes a person-centered approach with CBT aspects as needed. Guided by a positive and strength based counseling core she believes counseling can be molded for each person. Krista embraces the challenges of being human and the strengths of choosing for ourselves, creating a brave space to explore the self.

Darrin Butler, LMSW, is a Licensed Master Social Worker specializing in psychotherapy for adults and couples from diverse backgrounds. His practice fosters respect and collaboration to identify strengths and promote sustainable change. With expertise in grief/loss, depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and trauma. Darrin employs CBT, DBT, EMDR, MI, and mindfulness. He creates a warm, empowering space for emotional expression, shame reduction, and lasting relational/functional growth.

Hector R. Carrillo is a bilingual Licensed Professional Clinical 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.

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Hector specializes in trauma and couples counseling. He works with adolescents (10+), adults, and couples across all spectrums of self and identity.

Isabella is a Licensed Master of Social Work. She received her Bachelor's of Social Work in 2022 from Azusa Pacific University and Her Master's of Social Work in 2024 from New Mexico Highlands University. She works with clients from the ages 7+ and is especially passionate about helping people with disabilities to help them live meaningful and independent lives.

Faith is an LMHC with a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Master's Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from University of New Mexico. Faith practices from a humanistic, person-centered approach that acknowledges clients are the experts of their lives. Faith works with clients of all ages and specializes in Infant Mental Health (0-5) with a focus in Child Parent Psychotherapy. Faith also provides play therapy for children ages 6-12 & individual, trauma informed therapy for clients 13+.

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Alessandra, a Licensed Master Social Worker, obtained her degree from NMHU, and practices client-centered therapy. Specializing in body awareness, coping strategies, and incorporating Polyvagal theory, she tailors her approach by drawing from various modalities such as CBT, DBT, and MI. As an LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist, she excels in working with anxiety, trauma, OCD, and neurodivergent individuals, providing inclusive and supportive care for diverse clientele.

Rusty is a gentle, intuitive dog currently in training to become a certified therapy animal. He regularly joins therapy sessions, where he provides comfort, emotional support, and a calming presence for clients of all ages. Rusty naturally engages with others through affection, companionship, and emotional attunement, helping create a safe and welcoming environment within the therapeutic space.

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Alex is an LMHC. She earned a MA in Counseling from NMHU and a BA in Psychology from UNM. Alex holds a deep passion for working with NM’s diverse population, striving to foster a safe and healing environment for all clients. With a foundation of empathy and compassion, she collaborates with clients to build upon their existing strengths to navigate life’s challenges. In her spare time, Alex enjoys simple pleasures like coffee, a good book, and spending time with her family and two cats. 

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.

Andrew is a board-certified Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC, PMHNP-BC) specializing in integrated care that addresses both physical and mental health. With experience in trauma units and outpatient settings, he offers holistic, tailored treatment for complex, co-occurring conditions. Licensed in TX, NM, and NE, and trained at the University of Texas at El Paso, Andrew helps patients achieve sustainable wellness through compassionate, informed care.

Micah is a LPCC who earned her Master of Clinical/Counseling Psychology from New Mexico Highlands University. She has worked as a strength-based counselor for children, adolescents, adults, and families for over 20 years. At Healthy Families of Albuquerque, Micah specializes in working with adolescents (14+), adults, and families.  She enjoys art, reading, exercising, movies, animals, music, the outdoors, and traveling. She will listen, provide support, and help identify strengths to build upon.

Will MacMaster is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Healthy Families’ Albuquerque office. With an MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from NM Highlands University, Will utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to support men's mental health, interpersonal skills, and anxiety or depression recovery. His holistic approach helps clients navigate transitions, process pain, and discover personal resilience. In his free time, Will enjoys karaoke, swimming laps, and exploring.

Patrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Certified Health Education Specialist. He graduated from NMSU with both his MSW and MPH. Since working in mental health, he has immersed himself in mindfulness, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR therapy. 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.

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.

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Ellie graduated from NMHU in 2025 with a master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Guided by a humanistic approach, Ellie provides supportive care to kids, teens, and adults of diverse backgrounds. She encourages mindfulness and authenticity by integrating art, play, and meditation into the therapeutic process. Therapy is a unique, adaptive experience, and Ellie creates a safe space for all identities. Her specialties include anxiety, depression, ASD, and eating disorders/body image.

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Kieran is a Clinical Mental Health provider with a master’s from ENMU and training in psychology and theater. He uses a person‑centered approach, drawing from CBT and psychodrama. He works with children (6+), adolescents, teens, and LGBTQIA+ clients. Kieran believes growth comes from supportive shifts in thinking and behavior as well as collaboration within a safe therapeutic environment.

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.

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Lexi Henderson is a wellness practitioner and emerging art therapist pursuing a dual Master’s degree in Art Therapy & Counseling at Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM. She is certified in Life & Health Coaching and Yoga Instruction, with academic backgrounds in Biology and Psychology. Lexi integrates expressive arts, somatic practices, and holistic approaches to support emotional healing, resilience, and personal growth.

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