Find a therapist, counselor or psychologist in Rio Rancho, NM

Jacqueline Ghion (she/her) is a Licensed Therapist (LT) and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) with a passion for wellness and over 13 years of experience in providing counseling, clinical supervision, and wellness workshops. She specializes in working with families, children, teens, and adults of all ages. While Jacqueline’s work with her clients has touched on a multitude of issues and difficulties, she is especially skilled in the mental health care of individuals with anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, PTSD, stage of life transitions, and autism.

Jacqueline has worked in intensive behavioral health centers and college settings providing long and short-term therapeutic support to children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. She earned her Master's degree in Counseling Psychology from Immaculata University. Additionally, she has training in working with families on parenting skills and developing positive communication within the family system. Jacqueline takes a holistic counseling approach, drawing from a variety of influences, including person-centered therapy, mindfulness-based strategies, and cognitive behavioral (CBT) while maintaining the flexibility and awareness necessary to meet your unique and individual needs.

Working together will focus on empowering you to understand the sources of your distress, gain greater balance and improve the quality of your life. Jacqueline strives to instill hope, improve skills to support self-regulation and relaxation, and forge new and healthy behaviors which serve you in living your very best life. While exploration and discussion are an integral part of therapy, she also believes it is important that you leave each session with practical and concrete steps you can take independently to support your forward movement toward your goals. 

"I am so happy to see you here and can't wait to start your healing journey together."

Cody Hendrick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has been providing therapy for just over 11 years. He enjoys working with all types of clients through many different struggles including depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship issues, relationship strengthening, life transitions, suicidal ideation, life skills, financial skills building, and most importantly self care issues.

Cody earned his Master's degree from New Mexico Highlands. Through his professional experience and struggles with anxiety and depression himself, he has been able to support many people in several different ways and locations Cody uses several different styles in therapy including narrative and talk therapy, mindfulness and meditation, positive psychology, psychoeducation, and more.

Cody will teach you new skills and help you understand your brain and thinking in ways you never have before. With that new knowledge he will help you learn how to get to the goals you want to achieve, work through the emotions that you are struggling with, and begin to live your life in the pursuit of joy again.

"Welcome! I offer a peaceful, safe, and non-judgmental space to talk and process your experiences. I want to support you on your healing journey."

Liz Cross Bayless is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 13 years of experience in various clinical settings. Her post-graduate work initially involved supporting individuals diagnosed with traumatic brain injury, providing primarily case management support. Liz also worked in a hospital and outpatient primary care clinic setting providing assessment, counseling, and immediate emotional/crisis support to patients within the facility and clinic. Additionally, Liz has experience providing counseling support through private practice and working in care coordination and case management roles.

Liz earned her Master of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University. She utilizes approaches based on client needs that may include emotionally focused counseling, cognitive behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness-based techniques.

Liz aims to first understand your concerns, symptoms, and the specific challenges that led you to seek counseling. From there, you will work together to learn new skills, improve communication, and achieve your goals through healing and growth. Schedule your first appointment today!