Finding the right person on your care team can make it easier to understand what support is available. Browse the team profiles at Prickly Pear Therapy in Rio Rancho to compare roles, areas of focus, services, and current availability. Reach out whenever you are ready — there is no pressure.
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Victoria “Tori” Alvarado
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Tori supports children, individuals, and families through a compassionate, client-centered, and strengths-based approach focused on helping clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Presbyterian, United Healthcare
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Alexis “Lexi” Henderson
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Lexi offers a creative, collaborative approach that integrates expressive arts, mindfulness, movement, and evidence-informed practices to support self-awareness, resilience, and connection.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Presbyterian, United Healthcare
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Fatimah "Emma" AlMohanna
LMHC Professional credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor A counseling license used in many states for professionals who provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Learn more about LMHC she/herClinical Mental Health Counselor
Fatimah "Emma" AlMohanna is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and EMDR-trained therapist who provides person-centered, trauma-informed care for clients of all ages. She has a particular interest in helping young children find their voices through play, art, sand tray, and other creative forms of expression.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Presbyterian, United Healthcare
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Cora Boyd
LPCC Professional credential Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor A professional counseling license used in some states for clinicians who have completed graduate training and advanced supervised practice. Learn more about LPCC she/herLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Cora Boyd is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) who works with clients facing addiction, trauma, mood concerns, neurodevelopmental differences, and behavioral or emotional challenges. Her approach is strengths-based, culturally responsive, and tailored to each client using evidence-based therapies such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Play Therapy.
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Jessie Schaefer
LMHC Professional credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor A counseling license used in many states for professionals who provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Learn more about LMHC she/herLicensed Mental Health Counselor
Jessie Schaefer is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with more than 15 years of experience supporting youth, young adults, and families. She specializes in working with teenage girls and young women navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, substance use, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Her approach is compassionate, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with training in EMDR, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and crisis intervention.
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Marlena Allen
LMSW Professional credential Licensed Master Social Worker A master’s-level social work license. Clinical independence and supervision requirements vary by state. Learn more about LMSWLicensed Master Social Worker
Marlena Allen is a Licensed Master Social Worker with more than a decade of experience supporting children, youth, and families. She brings a strong background in school social work, trauma support, and family advocacy. Her approach is empathetic, culturally responsive, and focused on creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can feel supported as they work through challenges and life transitions.
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Emin Chee
he/himClinician
Emin offers a collaborative, compassionate approach grounded in trust, respect, and practical support. He brings professional education and lived experience to help clients build on strengths, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change.
Insurance: Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, EAP, Humana, Medicaid, Medicare, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian, Sliding Scale, United Healthcare
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Michelle Chavez
LCSW Professional credential Licensed Clinical Social Worker A clinical social work license generally associated with advanced supervised experience and psychotherapy practice. Learn more about LCSW she/herLicensed Clinical Social Worker · Practice Owner
Michelle Chavez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Prickly Pear Therapy. She provides warm, collaborative care for children, teens, adults, and families, with an emphasis on recognizing each client’s strengths and creating practical paths toward healing and growth.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Molina Healthcare, Presbyterian, TRICARE, United Healthcare
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Dennis Chavez
LSAA Professional credential Licensed Substance Abuse Associate An associate-level addictions counseling credential used in some jurisdictions. Learn more about LSAA he/himLicensed Substance Abuse Associate
Dennis Chavez is a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) who provides compassionate addiction and recovery counseling, practical support, and a nonjudgmental space for meaningful, sustainable growth.
Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicaid, Presbyterian, United Healthcare
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Thomas Henderson
LPCC Professional credential Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor A professional counseling license used in some states for clinicians who have completed graduate training and advanced supervised practice. Learn more about LPCC he/himLicensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Thomas Henderson, LPCC, is a native New Mexican with extensive experience in crisis intervention, trauma care, substance use, and individual therapy. Before entering the mental health field, Thomas worked in law enforcement, giving him a unique understanding of the challenges faced by first responders and their families. He has experience working with first responders, military veterans, LGBTQ+ clients, children, and families. His approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), harm reduction, play therapy, and crisis intervention techniques. Thomas provides both in-person and telehealth counseling.
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Michelle Chavez-Valenzuela
LMHC Professional credential Licensed Mental Health Counselor A counseling license used in many states for professionals who provide mental health counseling and psychotherapy. Learn more about LMHC , LSAA Professional credential Licensed Substance Abuse Associate An associate-level addictions counseling credential used in some jurisdictions. Learn more about LSAA she/herLicensed Mental Health Counselor & Licensed Substance Abuse Associate
Michelle Chavez-Valenzuela is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Substance Abuse Associate who works with children, adults, couples, and families. She brings an empathetic, client-centered approach to anxiety, depression, PTSD, behavioral challenges, and family relationships.
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Raquel Davis
MSW Academic degree Master of Social Work A graduate academic degree in social work. MSW identifies education, not by itself a state license. Learn more about MSW she/herCase Manager Team role Case Manager A professional who helps coordinate services, resources, appointments, and practical supports around a person’s care. Learn more about Case Manager
Remote support In-person supportRaquel supports children, families, youth, young adults, and adults through case management, crisis support, resource coordination, and practical goal-setting. She helps clients connect with community resources and move toward meaningful, achievable goals.
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Danielle Sudlow
CPSW Professional credential Certified Peer Support Worker A peer-support credential for people who use lived experience and specialized training to support others in recovery or wellness. Learn more about CPSW she/herCase Manager Team role Case Manager A professional who helps coordinate services, resources, appointments, and practical supports around a person’s care. Learn more about Case Manager
Remote support In-person supportShe is a Certified Peer Support Worker and Community Support Worker who helps children, families, and individuals connect with practical support and community resources. She is especially passionate about supporting children and families and individuals experiencing homelessness, bringing a warm, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach to her work.
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