Meet the Members of Your Healing Team
Sudhir Borowyj, MA, LPCC
Victor "Omolkhua" Diaz, CPSW, Traditional Indigenous Healer
Sudhir Borowyj, MA, LPCC
“Navigating the aftermath of past trauma can be isolating and soul crushing. We are relational beings and can’t carry life’s burdens alone, we need each other to heal.”
Sudhir is a somatic and experiential therapist trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, and psychodrama. She helps her clients unravel the impacts of trauma and relatio
“Navigating the aftermath of past trauma can be isolating and soul crushing. We are relational beings and can’t carry life’s burdens alone, we need each other to heal.”
Sudhir is a somatic and experiential therapist trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, and psychodrama. She helps her clients unravel the impacts of trauma and relational wounding on the nervous system, supporting you to cultivate a new relationship to yourself, others, and the world we live in.
“We live in turbulent times. For many of us this can be reactivating layers of old trauma that might show up as shame, chronic anxiety, or a shutting down to life and love.” Sudhir believes we all have the capacity to heal from adversity.
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: cPTSD, Sexual Trauma
Get to know Sudhir: “As an experiential therapist I help you unravel the story held in your body, heart, and mind. I invite you to turn towards your symptoms with curiosity and openness, and by deeply listening to your inner world, finding the doorway for healing growth and new possibilities.”
Learn more about Sudhir's professional career.
Susan Carter, CPSW
Victor "Omolkhua" Diaz, CPSW, Traditional Indigenous Healer
Sudhir Borowyj, MA, LPCC
“We should no longer ask what’s wrong with you, but rather, what happened to you?”
Susan’s approach to trauma and the healing process embraces a profound shift in perspective. Instead of focusing on asking individuals what is wrong with them, she believes it is essential to inquire about what they have experienced.
“I had no idea I suff
“We should no longer ask what’s wrong with you, but rather, what happened to you?”
Susan’s approach to trauma and the healing process embraces a profound shift in perspective. Instead of focusing on asking individuals what is wrong with them, she believes it is essential to inquire about what they have experienced.
“I had no idea I suffered from trauma until someone shared the definition of trauma being 'anything less than nurturing'. Then all the pieces began to fall in place and the healing began.”
This newfound understanding led to a significant breakthrough in her own healing journey as the fragments of her past started to interlock, paving the way for transformation and recovery. Susan is a Certified Peer Support Worker, which means she is someone with lived experience who is trained and credentialed by the state to help those struggling with similar issues to navigate recovery.
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Case management and intervention services for individuals and families; facilitating groups; helping clients navigate the behavioral health system.
Get to know Susan: “Drawing upon my personal journey as a woman in sustained recovery from alcohol use disorder, I 'get it' and can engage with profound empathy. Recognizing inherent value and strength within each client, I strive to help them reclaim their own inner resilience and potential.”
Learn more about Susan’s professional career: linkedin.com/in/susancarter1
Victor "Omolkhua" Diaz, CPSW, Traditional Indigenous Healer
Victor "Omolkhua" Diaz, CPSW, Traditional Indigenous Healer
Victor "Omolkhua" Diaz, CPSW, Traditional Indigenous Healer
“Traditional healing begins with acknowledging the physical trauma or addiction, the mental impact of self-worth, and the Spirit connection with all elements.”
Victor acknowledges that the use of Western medicine has shown amazing progress for those who suffer from mental disorders such as trauma and addiction, but the complement of tra
“Traditional healing begins with acknowledging the physical trauma or addiction, the mental impact of self-worth, and the Spirit connection with all elements.”
Victor acknowledges that the use of Western medicine has shown amazing progress for those who suffer from mental disorders such as trauma and addiction, but the complement of traditional medicine has been shown to have a very powerful impact in many people’s individual treatment journey.
The traditional healing circle is a holistic addiction treatment for each individual's mind, body, and spirit. It includes Ceremonies, such as smudging, Medicine Songs, and the use of a variety of sacred objects.
His areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: The Red Road/Medicine Wheel and wellbriety groups.
Get to know Victor: “I am the Prayer Holder of the Chitimacha Nation, a Veteran who participated in Desert Storm/Desert Shield and knows the impacts of war, and a survivor of the sinking of the Derrick Lay Barge hit by Hurricane Roxanne. I have a first-hand understanding of trauma and experiencing a road to recovery."
Maqueita S. Eleazer, M.A., LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC®, NCC, RST, SLC
Maqueita S. Eleazer, M.A., LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC®, NCC, RST, SLC
Maqueita S. Eleazer, M.A., LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC®, NCC, RST, SLC
“In exploring the darker aspects of your life, you can uncover where you are out of balance with your soul. This awareness paves the way to integrating all parts of yourself, empowering you to live authentically and in alignment with your true essence.”
“I am a non-traditional therapist and spiritual life coach with over ten years of ex
“In exploring the darker aspects of your life, you can uncover where you are out of balance with your soul. This awareness paves the way to integrating all parts of yourself, empowering you to live authentically and in alignment with your true essence.”
“I am a non-traditional therapist and spiritual life coach with over ten years of experience dedicated to supporting adults who are motivated to transform their lives using a psycho-spiritual approach.” Maqueita’s work integrates Yoruba rituals and ceremonies, Universal Laws and Principles, and Metaphysics—“teachings that have profoundly shaped my life and are integral to my own healing journey.”
The psycho-spiritual therapeutic modality asserts that “the soul is the starting point for balance.” This method considers every aspect of who you are—physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and cultural—and examines how your unique lived experiences have impacted your mental health.
Central to Maqueita’s practice is the belief that art-making is a powerful tool for healing. The creative process serves as an “incubator” for exploring the unconscious, providing valuable insights—even in something as simple as scribbling.
Her areas of practice at HeartsWay New Mexico: Art Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Spiritual Life Coaching, grief, trauma, PTSD, inner child work. Adults 22 and older. BIPOC and/or Queer identifying
Get to Know Maqueita: As a Black, Queer, cis-gendered woman, I bring a deeply personal and inclusive perspective to my work as an Art Therapist, Counselor, and Spiritual Life Coach. I believe in walking my talk, and the wisdom I share with clients reflects practices that I live every day.
I am engaged to my partner, and we share our home with our mini Goldendoodle, Yemi, who is currently training to become a therapy dog and will eventually bring her own gentle, healing energy to therapy sessions. I’m a HUGE Harry Potter fan (a proud Hufflepuff) and enjoy scrapbooking, baking, and cooking.
Jonah Emerson-Bell, Clinical Intern
Maqueita S. Eleazer, M.A., LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC®, NCC, RST, SLC
Maqueita S. Eleazer, M.A., LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC®, NCC, RST, SLC
“I believe everyone holds an internal wisdom that helps inform their healing process. The job of the therapist is to support people as they return to their center and access their own inner knowing.”
Jonah is an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed Clinical Intern. He has been a professional astrologer for seven years and he has studi
“I believe everyone holds an internal wisdom that helps inform their healing process. The job of the therapist is to support people as they return to their center and access their own inner knowing.”
Jonah is an Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed Clinical Intern. He has been a professional astrologer for seven years and he has studied hypnosis and psychedelic integration. He holds a certificate of completion from the Addictions, Abuse, & Recovery Program at Southwestern College.
Before training as a therapist, Jonah studied Skills For Change, a coaching modality that examines how power functions in structures, and relationships to help us navigate situations in ways that are in alignment with our authentic selves.
His areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Addiction, Abuse, and Recovery Therapy.
Get to know Jonah: “Astrology has helped inform my person-centered approach to counseling, helping me to recognize how myth, narrative, and archetype can be utilized to support clients in understanding and reframing their life experiences. It has also informed my understanding of how external systems and cycles of time impact the individual.”
Christopher “Skip” Escareño-Clark, MA, LPCC
Maqueita S. Eleazer, M.A., LPAT, LPCC, ATR-BC®, NCC, RST, SLC
Christopher “Skip” Escareño-Clark, MA, LPCC
“I have an unwavering belief in our capability to change, honoring just how difficult change can be, and maintaining hope that with appropriate support we are all capable of thriving.”
Skip’s perspective on trauma and healing is that trauma affects us when it happens, it changes us, and that these alterations can create difficulties in m
“I have an unwavering belief in our capability to change, honoring just how difficult change can be, and maintaining hope that with appropriate support we are all capable of thriving.”
Skip’s perspective on trauma and healing is that trauma affects us when it happens, it changes us, and that these alterations can create difficulties in maintaining our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. His clinical approach is client-centered and addresses cognitive behavioral issues, the existential, and addressing your inner child.
His areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Grief and Loss, Life Transitions, Boundaries, Life Management, and Identity Management.
Get to know Skip: “I understand that it can be very challenging sometimes just existing in this world, and my desire as a therapist is to do what I can to help my clients navigate their own course toward their personal desires. HeartsWay New Mexico will allow me to continue to help clients through a collaborative team model that I have found to be exceptionally helpful and supportive to both clients and therapists.”
Quinn Fontaine
Kaytea Hendricks, MA LPCC
Rev Charles W. Hall
“There’s so much wisdom in “There’s an ‘I’ in Illness and a ‘We’ in Wellness. Let us love you until you can love yourself.”
Quinn Fontaine is an out and proud TRANSguy who has a background in all things expressive—standup, sketch, and improvisational comedy, installation work, and found object sculpture—and had his Broadway debut on Apri
“There’s so much wisdom in “There’s an ‘I’ in Illness and a ‘We’ in Wellness. Let us love you until you can love yourself.”
Quinn Fontaine is an out and proud TRANSguy who has a background in all things expressive—standup, sketch, and improvisational comedy, installation work, and found object sculpture—and had his Broadway debut on April 12, 2021 with a commissioned monologue for the streaming sensation Period Piece.
He is the author of the international best-selling book, Hung Like a Seahorse: A Real-Life Transgender Adventure of Tragedy, Comedy, and Recovery.
Quinn began his healing journey and recovery from multiple addictions in 2006. “As a survivor, now thriver, and a recovering addict I know the power of healing in community.”
Quinn believes that we can all reclaim our essence. We all can come home to ourselves. “I gently lead my clients/students back to themselves through the vibration of Play and Prayer.”
His areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Essence Work + Improvisation.
Get to know Quinn: “I personally believe that beauty abounds and life is for the LOVING! I help my clients get back to their 'factory setting,' which is PURE LOVE.”
Learn more about Quinn’s professional career at http://quinnfontaine.com/.
Rev Charles W. Hall
Kaytea Hendricks, MA LPCC
Rev Charles W. Hall
“A genuine embrace of our unique story grants access to self-love and true freedom of being. This is where healing happens.”
Reverend Charles Hall is a spiritual counselor and ordained Minister. Charles believes that we are whole and complete human beings, and that the adventure of life can wear us down and cause us to forget who and wha
“A genuine embrace of our unique story grants access to self-love and true freedom of being. This is where healing happens.”
Reverend Charles Hall is a spiritual counselor and ordained Minister. Charles believes that we are whole and complete human beings, and that the adventure of life can wear us down and cause us to forget who and what we really are. Restoration to our natural expression of beauty and perfection rests on our ability to remember our spiritual identity, and ignite once again our enthusiasm for living.
This is to heal.
“Working as a team in a collaborative environment wraps every client in a healing blanket of love and truth revealing spiritual magnificence.”
His areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Spiritual Counseling, Substance Use Disorder.
Get to know Charles: “There is book knowledge. There is street knowledge. My particular adventure in life has allowed for access to both. This, coupled with my love for people allows me to be helpful. And that is all I really want to be.”
Learn more at https://thelifecaddie.com/#charles.
Kaytea Hendricks, MA LPCC
Kaytea Hendricks, MA LPCC
Kaytea Hendricks, MA LPCC
“It’s not the traumatic event itself that shapes us most, but rather whether we had supportive relationships to help us process and make sense of it.” ~ Inspired by Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Gabor
Kaytea’s approach to healing is integrative, focusing on both the mind and body to help individuals heal and reconnect with their true selves. It's
“It’s not the traumatic event itself that shapes us most, but rather whether we had supportive relationships to help us process and make sense of it.” ~ Inspired by Dr. Bruce Perry, Dr. Gabor
Kaytea’s approach to healing is integrative, focusing on both the mind and body to help individuals heal and reconnect with their true selves. It's a trauma-informed and empowerment-driven method that combines a body based somatic approach, mindfulness, and a focus on personal growth.
“I’m deeply influenced by the work of Dr. Bruce Perry, a child psychiatrist, Dr. Gabor Maté, renowned for his research on trauma and addiction, and Dr. Stephen Porges, the creator of Polyvagal Theory. Each of them has highlighted the importance of supportive relationships to help us process and make sense of trauma. This is where having a compassionate therapist becomes crucial.”
Kaytea believes that trauma is stored in the body, and while talk therapy is valuable, it can only take us so far. “True healing happens when we integrate all parts of ourselves. Through the lens of Internal Family Systems (IFS), we can engage with these different aspects of self with greater compassion and awareness, allowing for deeper transformation. By incorporating parts work into therapy, we create space to explore our inner world in a more embodied and holistic way.”
Kaytea embraces the power of group work. Instead of a single reflection, each group member acts as a mirror, creating a “disco ball effect”—scattering light in all directions, illuminating blind spots, and offering new perspectives. This collective energy amplifies healing, making the process even more dynamic and transformative.
Areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico: Anxiety, trauma and (C)PTSD, grief, substance use, LGBTQIA+, IFS/Parts work and inner child work, EMDR, psychodrama, and group work
Get to know Kaytea: “I enjoy being in nature, especially here in New Mexico hiking with my two doggies. I enjoy cooking, baking, spending time with friends, seeing live music and comedy, and travel adventures!
Learn more about Kaytea’s professional career at kayteahendricks.com.
Marge Kelley, MS, MA, LPCC
Elizabeth "Lily" Morrill, LPCC, Master's in Somatic Psychotherapy
WalkingStar Martinez, Sound Healing Practitioner
"Life is hard, messy, and full of uncomfortable feelings. Embrace the discomfort in order to grow and become the person you want to be."
Marge has been licensed since 1994 and has been working with individuals and families for more than 40 years in residential settings, nonprofits, and private practice. She believes healing is a process
"Life is hard, messy, and full of uncomfortable feelings. Embrace the discomfort in order to grow and become the person you want to be."
Marge has been licensed since 1994 and has been working with individuals and families for more than 40 years in residential settings, nonprofits, and private practice. She believes healing is a process and journey. "We must free ourselves from the past in order to move forward in an empowered and fulfilling manner."
Rooted in trauma- informed care, person-centered approaches, and holistic healing, she utilizes MI, CBT, experiential work, Somatic, and mindful-based practices to support individuals and families who are struggling with substance use disorders and trauma.
“Family work and group therapy are my specialities, and my goal is to provide a therapeutic environment where clients can feel understood, face their challenges, and flourish. It is my goal to support you in letting go of maladaptive thoughts, feelings and behaviors that are interfering with your ability to live fully in happiness and joy.”
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Addictions and family work.
Get to know Marge: "I have been living and working in New Mexico for 38 years. I love the culture and diversity of this area.
I enjoy anything outdoors, hiking with my dog, cooking, gardening, and reading.
WalkingStar Martinez, Sound Healing Practitioner
Elizabeth "Lily" Morrill, LPCC, Master's in Somatic Psychotherapy
WalkingStar Martinez, Sound Healing Practitioner
“It’s not what happens to us, it’s what we choose to do with what happens to us that determines the outcome of our traumas.”
WalkingStar strives to provide a safe space for individuals based on absolute trust. He helps clients relax by helping to regulate their nervous system for healing.
“Through my own life journey and in working with o
“It’s not what happens to us, it’s what we choose to do with what happens to us that determines the outcome of our traumas.”
WalkingStar strives to provide a safe space for individuals based on absolute trust. He helps clients relax by helping to regulate their nervous system for healing.
“Through my own life journey and in working with others, I’ve discovered that we all come from some level of trauma and the possibilities for healing are always present and available for each of us. We must have a deep desire and commitment to our healing journey.”
His areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Weaving a symphony of healing frequencies and vibrations utilizing a variety of sound instruments, such as Native American flutes, crystal bowls, Tibetan bowls, rattles, didgeridoo. He concludes each session by smudging each person with feathers and sage.
Get to know WalkingStar: “My approach to healing is solely based on following my intuition, guidance, and deep listening to understand how to best assist the client in the moments that we are together. I promise to give 100% of myself as I share the gifts I have to offer with each person.”
Elizabeth "Lily" Morrill, LPCC, Master's in Somatic Psychotherapy
Elizabeth "Lily" Morrill, LPCC, Master's in Somatic Psychotherapy
Elizabeth "Lily" Morrill, LPCC, Master's in Somatic Psychotherapy
“From therapeutic work, clients often find greater satisfaction in their lives, feel more alive and present, and are able to be their authentic selves.”
Lily’s orientation is as a Somatic Therapist and she is trained in a range of traditional psychotherapeutic techniques which she also uses during the healing process, such as Somatic Exp
“From therapeutic work, clients often find greater satisfaction in their lives, feel more alive and present, and are able to be their authentic selves.”
Lily’s orientation is as a Somatic Therapist and she is trained in a range of traditional psychotherapeutic techniques which she also uses during the healing process, such as Somatic Experiencing and Body/Mind Centering, Gestalt, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Motivational Interviewing.
Her overarching objective is returning to and reconnecting with themselves. And making choices on their journey towards what they want instead of the trauma making choices for them. “My approach encompasses looking at how larger systems, oppression, and culture can impact people and cause trauma.”
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Trauma and PTSD, mood disorders, Grief, HIV/AIDs, life transitions, Bipolar disorder, LGBTGIA+, racial Injustice
Get to know Lily: “I love to connect with friends and family, hike, ski, explore New Mexico, and make art. I am here to support clients in what they want in and from their life. If they don’t know, then we explore and discover it together.”
E. Katherine “Kat” Parchman, LMHC
Shari Scott, PhD, PMHNP-BC, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
E. Katherine “Kat” Parchman, LMHC
“I believe there is no “fixing” of humans nor the human experience, but there is learning to love oneself and their community to persevere through any hardship.”
Katherine understands that everyone who has been through trauma experiences it at various levels; healing is not the removal, neglect, or absence of trauma as that is not possi
“I believe there is no “fixing” of humans nor the human experience, but there is learning to love oneself and their community to persevere through any hardship.”
Katherine understands that everyone who has been through trauma experiences it at various levels; healing is not the removal, neglect, or absence of trauma as that is not possible, but having the tool to navigate yours and the many experiences of trauma with compassion toward yourself and others. “I believe in taking a non-pathologizing approach to encouraging you toward your most values-aligned life. I utilize liberation-oriented therapy and ground in continuous growth towards a life that feels right for each person. That is how we pave the path forward.”
Kat approaches each client with the belief that there is no singular way to “heal” from trauma; there is only the way that best aligns with each individual’s own values and goals. “The best healing is one that allows you to live an empowered life, ready to overcome obstacles as they arise.”
Kat holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from University of Texas at Austin and a Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Antioch University.
Her areas of practice at HeartsWay New Mexico: Neurodivergent and queer-affirming family, individual, and adolescent therapy
Get to know Kat: I am queer and neurodivergent and try to practice everything I preach. I have two pitbulls who are my whole heart. I love spending my time dancing and finding ways to be more involved with the transformative work of community engagement.
I believe in HeartSpace New Mexico’s mission to be collaborative and take on a holistic approach for each person.
Learn more about Kat’s professional career at https://ekatherinetherapy.my.canva.site/ .
Nina Ross, PhD, LPAT
Shari Scott, PhD, PMHNP-BC, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
E. Katherine “Kat” Parchman, LMHC
“Healing is a remarkable journey of learning to trust your own authenticity, not the events that may have thus far defined you.”
Nina began her studies at the University of New Mexico in photography in the mid 1970s. During that time, she was also interested in psychology, and began attending dream workshops.
“For me, art and psycholog
“Healing is a remarkable journey of learning to trust your own authenticity, not the events that may have thus far defined you.”
Nina began her studies at the University of New Mexico in photography in the mid 1970s. During that time, she was also interested in psychology, and began attending dream workshops.
“For me, art and psychology were intrinsically connected, and my career has focused on combining these two fields.”
Nina’s approach to healing is multi-faceted, informed by her work in trauma resiliency, which helps calm down the nervous system, decrease anxiety, and increase wellbeing, and depth psychology, which brings unconscious psychological material to a conscious place of knowing.
She understands that trauma needs to be recognized with care, tenderness, and careful attention. Her work with clients attempts to unify and welcome all of the parts of the personality back to the Self—in other words, back to home base.
“Learning to cope and live outside of the trauma definitions is an important aspect of trauma healing.”
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Art Therapy, Sandtray, IFS
Get to Know Nina: “I trust your psyche and the wisdom that you know your true self to be. I will be your support as you move forward, learning to move ahead with clarity and intention. I am also currently painting and working on a book, Seized by Beauty.”
Learn more about Nina’s professional career at www.ninarosspsychotherapy.com.
Shari Scott, PhD, PMHNP-BC, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
Shari Scott, PhD, PMHNP-BC, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
Shari Scott, PhD, PMHNP-BC, LMFT, LPCC, Clinical Supervisor
“As Desmond Tutu said, we are missing so much by just pulling people out of the river downstream. That is exhausting and ineffective. We need to start upstream and understand why people end up in the river. We have to be creative, intentional, and reach out to stop the falling in much earlier.”
Shari believes it’s time to do things diff
“As Desmond Tutu said, we are missing so much by just pulling people out of the river downstream. That is exhausting and ineffective. We need to start upstream and understand why people end up in the river. We have to be creative, intentional, and reach out to stop the falling in much earlier.”
Shari believes it’s time to do things differently in mental health and addiction work. And it begins by listening carefully and respectfully to what is going on in families, in schools, in jails, in our communities. “We have to listen, learn, and be curious about what each person can teach us about resilience, strength, and courage. We have to figure out how to support individuals and families to be the people they want to be, and maybe that involves learning how to break the legacy of trauma, addiction, or absenteeism that some grew up carrying.”
Shari has led clinical teams and medical programs at numerous medical and mental health treatment facilities. She has held various public service posts and been published in numerous medical journals. Her methodology is heavily influenced by Systems Theory,
Cybernetics, Attachment Theory, Psychodynamics, Narrative and Contextual Theories.
But at the core of her work is her heart. “I’ve had the profound privilege to witness human resilience even in the face of some pretty heavy circumstances. And we as practitioners and healers have to continue to learn and understand trauma and what are the most effective and useful ways of healing...because a life can depend on it.”
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Medication management, psychiatric evaluation and treatment; Child, couples, family therapy; EMDR; Emotionally-focused Couples Therapy; Disordered eating
Get to know Shari: “I’m here to help people find or get back to the one wild and precious life they were meant to live. Here at HeartsWay we are on your team and we’re all in it together. We make each other stronger.”
Bodhi, her service dog, was trained at the Assistance Dogs of the West and can frequently be found doing his own brand of therapy at HeartsWay.
Ashley Setzer, Clinical Supervisor, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC®
Ashley Setzer, Clinical Supervisor, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC®
Ashley Setzer, Clinical Supervisor, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC®
“Healing is moving forward without letting our past define our future.”
“Come as you are.” Ashley believes in meeting you wherever you are on your unique journey and providing a safe and affirming space for you to express and process your emotions. She approaches therapy as non-judgmental, empowering and engaging.
Ashley takes an experi
“Healing is moving forward without letting our past define our future.”
“Come as you are.” Ashley believes in meeting you wherever you are on your unique journey and providing a safe and affirming space for you to express and process your emotions. She approaches therapy as non-judgmental, empowering and engaging.
Ashley takes an experiential and creative approach to psychotherapy that embraces the power of art and its ability to aid in self expression and healing. “By working as a team at HeartSpace New Mexico, we can provide more effective and holistic support to individuals, fostering an environment where every team member's unique skills contribute to the overall well-being of our clients.”
This collaborative spirit not only enhances the quality of care but also builds a strong, supportive community within HeartSpace.
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: Art therapy, brainspotting, teens and young adults, LGBTQIA+, self harm behaviors, anxiety, PTSD, depression.
Get to know Ashley: “I believe that healing is a lifelong journey. Instead of achieving a state of complete recovery, healing involves understanding how past traumas have shaped us and learning to navigate life with greater resilience and awareness.”
Gabrielle Tatha Viethen, MA, MFA, LMFT, EMDR
Ashley Setzer, Clinical Supervisor, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC®
Ashley Setzer, Clinical Supervisor, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC®
“I wanted the past to go away,
I wanted to leave it,
like another country; I wanted
my life to close, and open
…. I wanted to know, whoever I was,
I was alive for a little while.”
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do/ with your one wild and precious life?”
(excerpts from Mary Oliver poems)
"I like to say ‘the way is through.’ Conditioning, hur
“I wanted the past to go away,
I wanted to leave it,
like another country; I wanted
my life to close, and open
…. I wanted to know, whoever I was,
I was alive for a little while.”
“Tell me, what is it you plan to do/ with your one wild and precious life?”
(excerpts from Mary Oliver poems)
"I like to say ‘the way is through.’ Conditioning, hurtful and limiting experiences, relational problems can become ever repeating cycles of pain, fear, and frustration. Avoiding and defending only trap us more deeply. I have been there myself, and as a therapist I am dedicated to lovingly support people in learning to let go of the old painful shackles , and discover their own essence. Our inborn tendency is toward growing and healing, to explore and express our natural life force. I want to meet you there."
Gabrielle integrates EMDR, CBT, psychodynamic and somatic therapy approaches, and active experiential therapy. She wants to offer a holistic balance between insight, emotional and somatic well-being, and adaptive behavior to support meaningful growth and healing. Trauma work has been a key focus for her as a therapist, having worked in trauma rehab and sexual abuse treatment programs, as well as with accident and catastrophic event trauma.
Her areas of specialty at HeartsWay New Mexico include: PTSD, CPTSD; Stress and mood disorders, sexual abuse, grief; identity, attachment, and relational issues; Self esteem, spiritual connection; Individual, couple, and group therapy.
Get to know Gabrielle: “I love to be present with people in their complete human experience, gently inviting each person to work through the pain and trauma that can obstruct one’s life force while also nurturing the courage and passion needed to engage authentically with their life's challenges, and to open to awakening and deep, loving connection."
We Have Changed Our Name!
Please be advised that HeartSpace New Mexico has officially changed its name to
HeartsWay New Mexico!