What responsive care means
Therapy for First Responders should be responsive to the person’s development, identity, culture, relationships, communication needs, strengths, and lived experience.
Populations Served
Therapy for First Responders
Support for First Responders
Specialized support for police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and emergency personnel navigating occupational trauma, burnout, and moral injury.
Prickly Pear Therapy supports first responders in Rio Rancho through 11 care team members, including Victoria “Tori” Alvarado, Alexis “Lexi” Henderson, and Fatimah “Emma” AlMohanna. Depending on the person and service, support may include therapy, case management, care coordination, or practical resource navigation.
Clinicians in this care team also support concerns such as Addiction & Recovery, ADHD, Adjustment Disorders, and Anxiety. The right next step depends on the service you need, current availability, and overall fit.
Telehealth is available across New Mexico. Availability can differ by clinician, service, and client location.
Browse the care team profiles below for current availability and details. Contact Prickly Pear Therapy to ask questions or discuss next steps.
Support for First Responders
Good care should respond to the person’s goals, development, identity, culture, communication needs, and lived experience.
How support may be adapted
Support may be adapted through pacing, language, family or caregiver involvement, accessibility, treatment format, and the clinician’s understanding of the client’s context and goals.
Finding a clinician who fits
Victoria “Tori” Alvarado, Alexis “Lexi” Henderson, and Fatimah “Emma” AlMohanna currently list work with this population. Compare the profiles for specialties, approaches, availability, and fit.
Care team members serving this population
Care team members who work with First Responders in Rio Rancho
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Accepting New ClientsCora 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
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Accepting New ClientsFatimah "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
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Accepting New ClientsJessie 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
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Accepting New ClientsMarlena 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
Questions about therapy for First Responders
These answers are a starting point. Contact the practice to confirm what applies to your situation and current services.
Does Prickly Pear Therapy work with First Responders?
Victoria “Tori” Alvarado, Alexis “Lexi” Henderson, Fatimah “Emma” AlMohanna, and Marlena Allen currently list work with this population. Review their profiles for experience, specialties, approaches, and availability.
How may therapy be adapted?
Support may be adapted through pacing, language, family or caregiver involvement, accessibility, treatment format, and the clinician’s understanding of the client’s context and goals.
Can family members or caregivers be involved?
That depends on the client’s age, goals, consent, safety, therapy format, and the clinician’s recommendations. Ask what involvement may be helpful and how privacy will be protected.
How do I find the right clinician?
Victoria “Tori” Alvarado, Alexis “Lexi” Henderson, and Fatimah “Emma” AlMohanna currently list work with this population. Compare the profiles for specialties, approaches, availability, and fit.
What can I ask before scheduling?
You can ask about the clinician’s experience with your age group or community, treatment approach, appointment format, availability, and any accommodations or preferences that matter to you.
What if needs change after therapy begins?
Needs and goals can change. Bring that up with the clinician so the plan, pace, family or caregiver involvement, referrals, or other supports can be reconsidered when appropriate.
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