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Administrative Staff: (Staff Biographies following Therapists')

Jeff Burrows, Owner/Director	Marlene Cardoza, Office Manager, West Side
Sarah Pla’, LPCC/LMSW, Clinical Director	Jeannie Baldwin, Billing
Tina Galarneau, Office Manager, Supervisor	Maggie Styrc, Billing
Michelle Acosta, Office Manager, East Side	Carrie Davel, Accounting
Louanna Ortega (OM weekends)

THERAPISTS - BIOGRAPHIES and SPECIALTIES

All Therapists are Masters or PhD level in education, with State and National licensure and certification. In addition, the Family Workshop does a credentialing verification on all Therapists. The letters following the names refer to the type of licensure, however, all are certified to do therapy or counseling. Counseling and therapy are virtually the same thing. We are careful to solicit, evaluate and hire the very best Counselors in the area. These people have huge resumes, significant expertise and are well versed in a variety of modalities - they are gifted, creative and, most of all, very good at engaging clients

Richard Arellano, LMSW, UNM and Highlands, Rick has worked at Behavioral Interventions, 6th Street Clinic, Rape Crisis, DWI Treatment, and NM Public Health. Presently, he also works as a Therapist with State Corrections. He is a Pro at substance abuse prevention and facilitates groups with the Family Workshop. Rick grew up in California, and still returns for deep sea fishing.
Lisa Arge, Psy.D. one of our resident Psychologists, Lisa has studied at Rutgers, Widener University and the Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. She has also worked at Greater Lowell Psychiatric Associates (Mass.), Jefferson Center for Mental Health (Colorado) the Rockford Center (Deleware) and has been in private practice. Lisa specializes in all ages of young children, as well as couples and families, and does various psychological testing for us. East and west side.
Juanita Baca, LPC, psychology and counseling at UNM, Juanita has been a therapist at Relevancy Inc., Hogares, Tennessee Dept of Human Services, Salvation Army and Albuquerque Rape Crisis. She works with all populations, close to bi-lingual and is very good with kids. Juanita's hobbies include guitar, singing (a featured artist at churches) and homemaking. East side.
Betty Bernard, LMHC - University of Maryland and Southwest College, Betty has additional training and certifications in psychodrama, community reinforcement, MI, CRAFT and Gestalt psychotherapy. Previously, she was a managing editor for a publishing company and has done therapy with P B & J Family Services, Casa Milagro, Challenge New Mexico and a correctional facility in Maryland. All Issues, all ages.
Christina Bryant, LMHC Christina received her bachelors in psychology and criminology from University of New Mexico and her masters in counseling from New Mexico Highlands University. Christina has worked as a special education assistant at Del Norte High School and currently works at Sandoval County Probation as a counselor. Her specialties include adolescents, individuals and families of all ages. Christina's hobbies include reading, soccer, volleyball, and her kitties. East Side.
James "Curtis" Daulton, LMHC - UNM and Webster, Curtis has previously worked at UNM Homeless Outreach, Transitional Living Services, Valle del Sol, Arizona Counseling Services and Chicanos Por La Causa (SA Inpatient) in Phoenix. He is a licensed Substance Abuse Therapist and working on DBT and EMDR. Curtis is a real generalist working with Trauma, Anxiety, depression, bi-polar, couples, families, teens and some severe psychoses.
Sahnta Lee DiCesare-Pannutti, LMFT/LPAT, has also worked at Solutions. Huge resume and background and experience from California and New Mexico. Notre Dame of California, Canada College in California. Art Therapy with children, all ages. (Loves Bob Dylan and used to be a "dead head") East and west side.
Elizabeth Dunlap, LPCC Elizabeth studied at the University of New Mexico for her degrees in psychology and sociology. She has over 20 years of counseling experience and currently also works as a state vocational rehabilitation counselor. Her specialties include women's issues, depression, anxiety and adolescents. Elizabeth's hobbies include reading, country dancing, cooking and spending time with her daughter and her dogs. West Side.
Mark Dyke, PhD/LMSW– UNM (x3), Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Psychology/Language Literacy & Sociocultural Studies, MA in Counseling and BA in Languages/Psychology. Mark is also an adjunct instructor at UNM and visiting professor in research and evaluation at Highlands University (Rio Rancho). Previously: CYFD County Manager, regional administrator, Director and Deputy Director for Protective services, etc. Mark is working on a book looking at the effects of divorce on young children. Preferences: kids 3-10 years old. East side.
Rachael Elebario, LMSW - New Mexico State and New Mexico State, Rachael is also a social worker at Ernie Pyle elementary school (APS) and has worked at the Southern New Mexico Human Development Center, Alliance Hospital of Santa Teresa and the Southwest Environmental Center. She did her practicum work at Counseling and Recovery, Inc. and Juvenile Probation, both in Las Cruces. She specializes in "middle age" kids- 9-14 but has worked with all ages and issues.
Nikki Frushour, LMHC, UNM and Webster University, Nikki has worked as an adoption home study specialist (Adoptions Plus) and presently, also works at LDS Family Services. She works with women, depression, eating disorders, marriage and families. She also does sand tray, play therapy and all ages. West side.
Susan Flynn, Psy.D, one of our resident Psychologists, Susan attended Rosary College, University of Chicago, and the University of Tennessee. She has worked at Northwestern University - Behavioral Health, Hamilton Healthcare, University Practice Associates and in private practice. Susan also has an MBA and has done corporate computer consultation and programming. She works with adults, couples and families, some teens and testing. East side.
Marni Goldberg, LPCC - The University of Iowa and Auburn, Marni is presently, also, a Psychological Diagnostician for CYFD and has also worked at UNM's Children's Hospital, Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center and Adapt Community Alternatives (Pathways). She works specifically with grief and loss, depression, adolescent behavior and women's issues, but can work with all ages and issues.
Laura Heinis, LMHC - Black Hills State University (SD) and Southwestern College, Laura has her masters in Art Therapy/Counseling. She most recently did discharge planning for Kaseman Hospital and has also worked for Team Builders, Colinas del Norte Elementary School and Santa Fe County Health and Human Services. She is certified in Psychopharmacology, Motivational Interviewing and the Community Reinforcement Approach. She specializes in art and play therapy with kids but able to work with all ages.
Amy Ienni, LMHC - Empire State College (NY) and St, Martin's University (WA), Amy has worked at Creative Cognitive Therapies in Albuquerque and the Group Health cooperative and Crisis Clinic in Olympia Washington. She has been a liaison for Homeschooling and a La Leche League advocate. Amy works with Couples and Families, addictions, Eating disorders, all ages and most all issues.
Sunny Laurenne, LMHC, Metro State College, Colorado University, UNM and Webster, Sunny has an extensive background in art, expressive arts counseling, trauma and brief therapy. She has been a singer, dancer, actress, song writer, performance coach, and done "interactive entertainment" with children. Sunny works with all ages, family systems, sand tray and is a professional life coach. She has worked at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation as a teacher and counselor, as well as at A New Awakening. East side.
Linsay Locke, LPAT– UNM, San Jose State and U of Hawaii in painting, pictorial art and art therapy. She has an impressive resume as an artist! Linsay has shown her paintings in various galleries in the USA, Canada and Germany and has to her credit a variety of publications on art and art therapy. She has worked at the state prison, in private practice, and as a volunteer at the Children's grief center, Hospice Home Care and Los Ranchos Elementary School. Prefers children. WEST SIDE.
Sara Martinez, LMHC - New Mexico State and Colorado State, Sara has worked at Desert Hills here, and The Center for Family and Couple Therapy, Turning Point (RTC for At-Risk Youth) and Alternative Homes for Youth (RTC for sexually abused youth) in Colorado. She works with all populations, specifically youth, families and couples. Originally from Taos.
Mary McCabe, UNM (BA in Art and Psychology, clinical and behavioral concentration) and NM Highlands University, Mary has done contract work for the Evolution Group and therapy with Desert Hills, the NM Women's Correctional Facility, Decades, the Life Healing Center, ARCA and Desert State Life Management. She works with Children, but all ages, and is versed in DBT and Substance Abuse prevention strategies.
Emory Moore, LPCC, Texas Wesleyan University, Southwestern College and UNM, Emory was the former Manager of Albuquerque's Water Quality Laboratory. In his second life as a Therapist, he has worked at First Nations, New Mexico Solutions, APS school counselor, Indian Behavioral Health Services, facilitates groups and retreats, and in private practice. Emory works with all ages and issues, presently doing our DV groups and loves "symphonic concert music." East side.
Jackie Myrick, LMHC, Ph.D, Jackie has a PhD in General Psychology from US International University and has attended National University, San Diego State and Grossmont College for her other two degrees. She has also worked at Forensic Behavioral Health, Department of Health and Head Start. Jackie is certified in Gambling and other addictions- works with children and all ages. West side.
Paula O’Connor, LISW Paula attended Simmons College in Boston for her graduate degree in social work. She was previously a counselor at Pathways and has over 20 years of experience working in the field of developmentally disabled as well as seriously disabled and mentally ill. Paula works with adults, PTSD and substance abuse. Her hobbies include playing with her dog, reading and going to the gym. East side and home visits.
Alan Olster, LISW – USC and U of California, Los Angeles, Alan is also a dealer at a local casino. Alan has been in private practice, was clinical director at a psychiatric outpatient program, program director of the substance abuse/dual diagnosis program at Pathways, psychiatric counselor at the Bernalillo County Detention Center and Employee Assistance Counselor at Sandia Labs. He will work with all populations 14 and up, with an emphasis on substance abuse and addictions counseling. East and West
Eryn Patchett, LMFT - UNM and California State University, Eryn has worked as a Therapist at Maryvale and Straight Talk Clinic in California as well as Hogares here in Albuquerque; she has done some research (Criminal and Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council) and publications ("Negative Mood Regulation Expectancies..."). Eryn works with youth and families, self harm, other trauma, DV and generally all issues.
Shawn Peterson, LMHC – UNM and Webster, Shawn has been the treatment coordinator for Red Mountain Family Services, counselor at the Psychotherapy Institute and Desert Hills as well as a Case Manager for Pathways. In previous "lives" Shawn attended Law School and has done some biomedical research. He works with all ages and issues, specializes in substance abuse, couples and play therapy.
Sarah Pla', LPCC, LMSW (Clinical Director) – Florida State University and New Mexico State, Sarah has previously worked at Valencia Counseling Services (Clinical Director), Western NM Counseling Services, Family Preservation Services (HSD), and Transitional Living Services. Primary areas of expertise include individual and family therapy, all ages, assessments, depression, PTSD, other anxiety disorders, grief, chronic pain, sexual assault victims and substance abuse, Tapas Acupressure Technique (certified), does training and CEU certified. East and west.
Paulette Pollem, LMHC Community College of Philadelphia, Hahnemann University in Philadelphia and Webster's University. Paulette was a Physician Assistant for 16 years and had a private counseling practice for 4 years. Her specialties include grief and loss, couples, family and individual counseling, bipolar issues, conflict, relational issues and family dysfunction. Paulette's hobbies include reading, gardening, pottery; exercising and spending time with Skruff's her border collie. She just got a new hip! East side.
Lu Ann Robinson, LMHC - Dickinson State University (ND) and Webster, Lu Ann is also certified in Hypnotherapy, motivational interviewing, massage, motorcycle riding, Tai Chi and Natural Therapeutics. She has worked at Forensic Therapy Services, NM AIDS Services and UNM Hospitals. She specializes in Substance Abuse, Trauma, anxiety, depression, health related issues and generally all issues.
Linda Romero, LISW - New Mexico Highlands University, Linda also works as a social worker at Rio Rancho Elementary School and has been there eight years. Previously, she worked at the UNM Methadone Center, was the clinical Director for Rancho Valmora Residential Treatment Center and a Social Worker for the Las Vegas Medical Center. Linda is "medium bilingual" and is certified or has experience with adolescents, adults Veterans, PTSD and in psychopharmacology. All ages.
Leah Sanchez, LMHC Leah studied at San Francisco State for a bachelor's in social work and University of New Mexico for her master's in counseling. Leah has worked in case management, child life programs and as a substitute teacher. Her specialties include children and art, play and sand therapy. Leah's enjoys hiking, running and reading.and her new baby. West side.
Maddy Stevens, LPCC/LPAT, University of Colorado, Southwestern College and UNM, Maddy does art therapy with children and adults. She has worked at the OFFCenter Community Arts Project, Whittier Elementary School, Southwestern Counseling Center and Warehouse 21. Maddy also works at La Buena Vida and her artwork is represented at Wink in Santa Fe. East side.
Leslie Ulibarri, LPC UNM and Webster's University, Leslie has been a parole officer with the New Mexico Corrections Department, a Counselor at the New Mexico Corrections Academy; a probation counselor at the District Attorney's Office and is also currently a probation counselor for Bernalillo County. Leslie's specialties include substance abuse, domestic violence, teens, family, couples and gay/lesbian issues. Her interests include fishing, sports and ballroom dancing. East side.
Paul Weeks, LMHC, New York University (Fredonia), St. John's and Southwestern College, Paul recently did HIV/AIDS Counseling and Teaching in Malawi, Africa, has worked at Desert Hills, Job Corps, Spirit Club in Santa Fe and Southwestern Counseling Center. Paul works with all ages and he also works at Valencia Counseling Services in Los Lunas. Enjoys guitar, books, blogging, biking and Greek thinkers. East side.
Red Wolfenbarger, LPCC– U of S. Florida and U of Florida, general counseling and school counseling. Also works as "Family School" teacher (Home School). Red has worked as a therapist in Nursing Homes and in Family Service Center in Florida. All ages, but specializes in elderly, bereavement, aging, stress reduction and dependency. (Her name is Rose but her hair used to be red!) East side.
Melissa Wood, LMHC Southwest College and UNM for her masters degree in counseling. Melissa did an internship at Albuquerque Job Corps, has been a dance instructor, camp counselor and specializes in children, teens, couples and adults with depression, anxiety, does dance and art therapy and somatic psychology. She lives in Cedar Crest and her hobbies include running, hiking, dancing, outdoors and spending time with her three daughters and pets. East Side and Job Corps.

STAFF BIOGRAPHIES

Jeff Burrows (Owner/Director) MA,Ed,Soc. Springfield College, Harvard University, UNM and Texas A&M. Jeff was most recently the Director of Social Services at the Pueblo of Laguna, the former Executive Director of Valencia Shelter for Victims of Domestic Violence, the former Executive Director and co-founder of New Day Shelters and an original member of the Watermelon Mountain Jug Band, "always a standing ovation." He is an avid, unfortunately not frequent, golfer. Jeff was the recipient of the 1987 United Nations Humanitarian Award.
Tina Galarneau (Office Manager-Supervisor) Tina joined The Family Workshop in February 2008. She is originally from California and relocated to New Mexico in 2004 when her husband was transferred to Kirtland Air Force base. Tina's experience includes several years of Office Management, supervisory roles and customer service. Her hobbies include gardening, scrapbooking and spending time with her husband and two children.
Marlene Cardoza (Office Manager-West Side) Marlene has attended University of Phoenix and is now attending Kaplan University to obtain a degree in Psychology. Marlene spent 15 years in the real estate world, previously worked at the Family Workshop and has had various customer service positions, including Blue Cross/ Blue Shield. Her hobbies include ballooning, scrapbooking and keeping busy with her daughter.
Jeannie Baldwin (Billing) Jeannie is currently attending CNM pursuing a degree in accounting. She has had various experiences in medical offices, temp work (we got her through a temp agency and "bought out" her contract) and billing settings. Her hobbies include running (marathons), traveling, snowboarding, following the Dave Matthews Band and spending time with her family.
Carrie Davel (Accountant/Bookkeeper) Carrie holds an education degree from U. of Wisconsin and she is a nationally certified bookkeeper. She has been a school teacher, currently works as a comptroller for an engineering firm, former disco-dance contest winner and her best friends are 5 horses and 5 dogs.
Louanna Ortega (OM weekends) - Louanna has done a variety of administrative jobs including Admin Assistant (New Mexico Women's Foundation), Travel Agent (Passariello Travel), ticket/travel agent (Delta and American Airlines), Photographer (Our 365) and a trees and Plants person (Osuna Nursery). She will be working weekends at both offices and filling in during the week at both offices.
Maggie Styrc (Billing) Maggie was born in Poland and lived there for 10 years. She has an associate's degree from CNM in Computer Information Systems and has previous administrative and financial experience with the Levi's store in New York City and Target, Barnes and Noble and Victoria Secrets Direct here.
Michelle Acosta (Office Manager, East Office) Michelle has an associates degree in business management (Vernon, TX) and recently graduated from Apollo College as a medical assistant and she can do medical transcription! She has worked at the Albuquerque Surgery Center and Chili's Bar and Grill. Michelle is proud to be an Air Force Wife.