Our Mission Statement
Mended House Counseling offers comprehensive assessment and mental health treatment for restoring families and individuals to the best version of themselves, while encouraging self-worth and personal acceptance.
Our Story
Mended House Counseling, INC was established by a partnership between two independently licensed therapists, who both have a passion for helping people restore their mental and behavioral health. Educated in a variety of modalities and techniques, Mended House Counseling creates individualized treatment plans specific to each client’s needs. We work alongside a client’s treatment team to provide a well-rounded support system, to help clients establish and maintain emotion regulation.
About Our Counselors
Sarah Ho, LPCC
Sarah graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Master’s of Science for Professional Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. She developed many of her skills while working in a residential treatment center. Sarah is certified in trauma, specializes in defiant behaviors, couples, and family counseling. In addition, she is also an ordained minister who can offer Biblical counseling.
She has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused – Cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), Internal Family System (IFS), Functional Family Therapy (FFT), and Nurtured Heart Approach (NHA).
Sarah is the co-owner of Mended House Counseling and Clinical Supervisor for the Internship Program offered through the agency.
Currently, not accepting new clients.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-738-6880.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Stacey Demarey, LCSW
Stacey graduated from New Mexico Highland’s University with a Master of Science in Clinical Social Work with a minor in Substance Abuse Counseling and is now an Independently licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has worked in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, rehabilitation centers, residential treatment facilities for adolescents, and outpatient agencies for adults and children. Stacey specializes in mood disorders, psychosis, sexual disorders, substance abuse, and case management.
Stacey has been trained in Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MCBT), Dialectical Behavior therapy (DBT), Intensive Outpatient Treatment for Substance Abuse Disorders, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), Anger Management, and Sexual Disorders.
Stacey is the co-owner of Mended House Counseling and Clinical Supervisor for the Internship Program offered through the agency.
Currently, not accepting new clients.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-903-9510.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Summer Clevenger, LMHC
Summer graduated from Grand Canyon University with her Master’s of Science for Professional Counseling and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor.
Summer enjoys working with all walks of life from children to adult. Her primary focus is on how thoughts and behavior can shape one’s perception of life, utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She believes every person has their own story, dreams, pain, hurts, habits, memories, way of life, values, and beliefs. This can shape who we are. Sometimes we need assistance to navigate through life’ events.
Summer believes each person deserves to embrace who they are and learn to grow and change throughout life’s up’s, down’s, hurts, and happy times. Summer loves to encourage focusing on the positivity in oneself.
She also offers Christian Based Counseling, if it is what the client desires.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-226-5330.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Hannah Apodaca, LMHC
Hannah graduated from Liberty University with a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes a person-centered method aimed at empowering individuals to pursue their self-created goals. She offers therapy in a non-judgmental and comfortable environment where individuals can be open, address their pain and struggles, and develop a plan for progress. Hannah believes in the importance of exploring emotions and underlying patterns to enhance hope, meaning, and overall well-being.
Hannah’s interests include depression, anxiety, attachment, grief, relational conflict, divorce, and life transitions. She has experience working with various demographics, including men, women, young adults, teens, and children. She believes that everyone possesses the inner strength and courage to improve their mental health. Additionally, Hannah has training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT). Her goal is to provide a respectful and encouraging space for individuals to process life experiences using evidence-based treatments, ultimately helping clients find hope, self-worth, acceptance, and a sense of belonging.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-289-0603.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Jonathan Soard, LMHC
Jonathan has experience working with adolescent age through elder care in individual, couples, and group settings. He is qualified in trauma-informed care, treating anxiety, depression, and co-occurring substance use disorders. He has assisted clients in creating a solution-focused safe space to explore feelings and conflicts that may not be identified independently. In addition to talk therapy, he often incorporates expressive media as a qualified art therapist, treating clients who demonstrate needs but not necessarily the vocabulary to communicate difficult thoughts and feelings. He helps clients find answers at their pace.
He is a licensed psychotherapist in New Mexico and Indiana. He is also a registered Art Therapist, specializing in expressive media. An art therapy-informed therapist approaches individual and group treatment based on years of specialized training, integrating nonverbal expressions into a deeper therapeutic experience.
Finding the right therapist for you is at the heart of a positive therapeutic experience. Therapists are as rich and varied as the people seeking treatment, but only you have the answers that will fit you. A therapist can witness and guide you, when appropriate, to find your inner wisdom – patiently waiting to be uncovered.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-333-8177.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Jackie Mares, Counselor
Jackie’s academic background in women’s studies, and psychology has provided her with deep insight into how individuals, children, couples, families, and young adults navigate relationships and societal expectations.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-600-2871.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Nicoleh Larios, LMHC
Nicoleh graduated from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM with a Master of Arts in Counseling and Art Therapy. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. She has enjoyed working with a wide range of ages and groups, children to adults, families, couples, and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Nicoleh’s passion is finding ways to use art and play as therapeutic tools to help with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, post-traumatic stress, addictions, life transitions, and other matters. She also uses a variety of therapeutic approaches such as person-centered, family systems, motivational interviewing, ACT, and CBT. Her goal is to create an environment that is judgement free, warm, and safe in order to hold space for whatever an individual, couple, or family might be going through. Nicoleh believes that people hold the answers within themselves and she is here to offer support and guidance towards introspection, self-discovery, and transformation.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-785-7478.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Emily Lee, Counselor
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-226-2628.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Catherine Roth, LMSW
Catherine is a perinatal social worker by day and a therapist by night. She obtained her graduate degree from Western New Mexico University and is now a practicing Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). Her goal is to support, educate and empower clients. Catherine believes the family is the fundamental unit of our communities and has experience with children, new empty nesters, and perinatal clients (pregnancy and postpartum). Catherine strives to include cultural, spiritual and ethnic strengths that will benefit her clients. She has lived in New Mexico for the last 20 years and is an Oregon native. She loves public speaking, reading, movies, walking, yoga, singing and facts about the human body.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-433-7222.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Wiyanna Chavez, LMSW
Wiyanna graduated from the University of New Mexico with a Bachelors in University Studies with emphasis on Family Studies and Communication. She obtained her Master’s in Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University in May 2009.
Wiyanna has worked with Treatment Foster Care, Tribal Communities and as a child and adolescent therapist. She continues to enjoy addressing family dynamics through her work with young children, adolescents and adults.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-456-2401.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Karen Baca, LMSW
Karen is a licensed master’s level social worker and have been providing direct services to children, adults and families for over 22 years. As a native New Mexico she is familiar with the Hispanic and Native American culture of our state and provide culturally sensitive services. She provides therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and families. Karen is a firm believer in meeting the client where they are at and empowering them to make choices to better their lives. She has worked in various mental health settings such as schools, residential treatment centers, non-profit organizations, and counseling agencies. A major focus of her work has been on anxiety management and helping my clients develop health coping skills, and reduce stress. Karen also focuses on trauma recovery, helping clients overcome symptoms of fear and hopelessness as well as guiding them through the process of grief and healing.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-600-1687.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Jenn McNair, LMHC
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-289-0078.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Lanecia Runyan, LCSW
Lanecia Runyan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families through life’s various challenges. She has a Master of Social Work degree from New Mexico Highlands University, where she cultivated a strong foundation in social work and therapeutic practices.
With extensive experience working with children, teens, families, couples, and adults, she brings a compassionate and client-centered approach to therapy. Her practice is grounded in the belief that everyone has unique strengths and resources. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic modalities, tailoring her approach to meet you where you are in your journey.
Whether you’re navigating specific issues or seeking personal growth, Lanecia is ready to offer a safe, non-judgmental space for exploration and healing. She looks forward to partnering with you as you work towards your goals and discover new ways to thrive.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-403-5524.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Deseree Haley, Counselor
Deseree has a particular interest in working with youth facing mental health struggles, as she believes that early intervention can significantly impact their ability to lead fulfilling, productive lives as adults. With a compassionate approach and a strong commitment to her clients’ well-being, Deseree is dedicated to building a strong foundation for future success.
Deseree is a Registered Behavior Technician, providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-433-1857.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Tina Sparks, LMHC
Tina graduated from Southwestern College in Santa Fe, NM with a Master’s Degree in both Counseling and Art Therapy. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Art from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. Tina is a Certified Grief Counselor, and carries special certification in Trauma, Grief & Renewal, Eco-Therapy, and Dream Tending.
As people move through life, trauma to the heart, mind, body and soul can cause us to lose connection to our truest self. This disconnect, or “splintering” can leave a residue of painful memories, dissociation from the body and disturbed energy within the soul. Tina helps people learn to reconnect to their bodies, explore ways to release the energetic residue of trauma, investigate the wisdom of their dreams, and experience a return to themselves using creative and holistic approaches to wellbeing.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-479-8155.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Mo Zabihi, LPCC
Dr (Mo) Zabihi has been a mental health practitioner for 40 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the National University of Iran and a master’s degree from Northeast Oklahoma State University. He received his doctorate in guidance, counseling and SpEd from Texas A&M University.
Mo’s work has encompassed inpatient /outpatient care in treatment centers in hospital settings, school, university, and rehabilitation centers as well as private practice. He has vast experience with and utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client Centered and Psychodynamic approaches/techniques in his practice. He specializes in the treatment of depression, anxiety and mood disorders. Additionally, he is licensed as a school counselor and special educator.
Mo believes that each individual has the capacity to make changes in their lives at any point in time. He works with his clients to establish long term goals with positive outcomes.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-250-1122.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
John Montano, Counselor
John Montano is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern at Mended House Counseling LLC. With a background in military service and a passion for fostering mental wellness, John brings a unique blend of leadership, cultural sensitivity, and empathy to his counseling practice. Currently pursuing his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Grand Canyon University, he is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
John’s professional journey spans over 19 years of service in the Army National Guard and the U.S. Navy, where he developed expertise in teamwork, process management, and client-focused support. His transition from the military to mental health counseling reflects his deep dedication to serving others, focusing on helping clients overcome challenges and achieve personal growth.
John emphasizes building strong client-therapist relationships, recognizing their importance in fostering positive therapeutic outcomes. His skills in communication, integrity, and adaptability enable him to create a safe and supportive space for clients.
As part of the Mended House team, John looks forward to collaborating with licensed professionals to expand his counseling expertise. His goal is to empower clients to navigate life’s challenges, achieve mental wellness, and reach their personal goals through a holistic and client-centered approach.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-595-7640.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Theresa Howles, LMSW
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-226-3005.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Dan Shorb, Counselor
Dan joined Mended House in 2024, bringing with him 14 years of experience working in the mental health field. Dan has worked with a wide variety of clients in both in- and out-patient mental health settings and has also worked with special education populations in middle and high schools here in Albuquerque. He is currently in his final year of earning a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Counseling from Adams State University, having previously earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Therapeutic Recreation at Western Washington University in 1996. Dan uses many approaches to help clients, often incorporating trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques that emphasize the somatic connections between our mind and body. He also holds a multicultural and feminist orientation, acknowledging the very real impacts that our communities and social systems have on our lives.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-226-2090.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Kristen Mendoza, Counselor
Kristen graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of New Mexico, where she also specialized in Neuroscience and Honors Studies. She is graduating in December 2024 with a Masters degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southern New Hampshire University.
Kristen’s therapeutic background includes being a Registered Behavior Technician providing Applied Behavior Analysis with children on the Autism spectrum, and running neuropsychological testing on individuals with a variety of mental disorders. With these, Kristen brings a comprehensive understanding of how the brain influences the way a person may react to not only negative experiences, like trauma and heartbreak, but also sources of positivity, including togetherness, kindness, and friendship.
Kristen is trained in helping a variety of clients, in particular children and adolescents, families, young adults, and the LGBTQ+ community. She has experience in treating depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, grief, and emotion-dysregulation and disruptive behavior in young children and teenagers.
Kristen approaches therapy through an integrated lens of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy, Behavior Modification, and Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy (REBT). She is dedicated to helping clients develop self-compassion, self-acceptance, self-love, and building the confidence needed to face the world throughout one’s unique path of life.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-226-6714.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
Rachel Werner, Counselor
Rachel was born and raised in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from Grand Canyon University with her Bachelor of Science in General Psychology with a Minor in Music in 2016 and later went on to obtain her Master of Science in General Psychology in 2017. Rachel considers herself a lifelong learner and has gained experience working in residential treatment centers and treatment foster care and has worked with adults and children with disabilities as an in-home health aid and behavior technician. During her time in these position’s, she gained knowledge at different levels surrounding mental health, disabilities, and diverse communities. She is now pursuing her second Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Capella University and is anticipating Graduating in September of 2025.
Rachel’s therapeutic orientation focuses heavily on Individual Psychology which emphasizes the importance of social connection, personal responsibility, and the development of a self-worth. In addition to this, she utilizes influences from Cognitive Behavioral Theory and a Person-Centered Theory with the hope to create a wholistic approach for future clients. She is committed to providing a safe environment for her clients to feel welcome and understood.
***For current clients who need to reschedule, cancel, or change an appointment you can contact your therapist directly at 505-585-5215.
***For new clients interested in setting up an appointment you will need to contact mainline for availability 505-218-6706.
What People Say About Us
“We thought our marriage was over and there was no hope, that changed drastically with the help of our therapist. Now our marriage is better than we could have ever imaged.”
– John and Bethany
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner
Mended House Counseling, INC understands the importance of your mental well-being. That’s why we’re here to provide you with the services you need to help you achieve a healthier mindset. Get in touch with us in New Mexico today should you wish to learn more.