Monica Tapia, COO

Monica has 20 years in the customer service field and values her role with patients.  Making sure that our patients receive the best care possible is her goal every day at TTC.  Monica enjoys engaging with patients and attending networking events on behalf of TTC. She also enjoys incorporating her family into her work life by bringing her children to attend staff yoga and company retreats.  Monica has training in HIPPA Compliance and Verbal De-escalation and Disruptive Behavior Management

Cortny Stark, Ph.D. LPCC LADAC

A 2013 graduate of New Mexico Highlands University’s Masters of Community Mental Health Counseling and Rehabilitation Counseling, Cortny is currently a doctoral candidate and graduate assistant in the University of New Mexico Counselor Education program. Her clinical practice is grounded in a wellness-based humanistic approach, with an emphasis in trauma-informed care. As a mental health, substance abuse, and rehabilitation counselor, Cortny provides counseling services for a variety of mental health concerns. Her clinical specialties include trauma processing and integration, substance abuse and addictive behaviors, crisis intervention, LGBTQ+ issues, serious mental illness, and medical cannabis as a mental health and medical intervention.

Alexis Smith, LMHC

Alexis began her journey at Trauma Treatment Center (TTC) first as a Behavioral Health Intern while she was completing her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is pleased to continue working with the team at TTC as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. Alexis also holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology and Business Management from Augustana College, located in Illinois, where she is originally from. Alexis moved to New Mexico in 2018 because she fell in love with the land and culture and is eager to give back to our communities by providing quality, trauma-informed, mental health care. Alexis is currently trained in EMDR, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Infant Mental Health, and continues to expand her toolbox through ongoing training. Alexis is actively completing training in Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and is thrilled to be able to provide CPP to support young children (ages 0-5) and their families strengthen their relationships and heal after stressful and traumatic events. Prior to her work at TTC, Alexis has a cumulative 10 years in working with children and their families in various roles including as a Behavior Management Specialist and as a Registered Behavior Technician providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to children with a range of developmental and neurological disorders. Although Alexis has expansive experience in working with younger individuals, Alexis enjoys working with all age ranges and a broad variety of concerns. Alexis views her role as a counselor as a privilege, as she gets to meet others on their healing journey and hear their stories.

Alexis is focused on providing trauma-informed care with diverse interests in treatment modalities in order to meet clients where they are at, with the best suited approach to help clients live their most empowered life. Alexis is thrilled to complete her internship with TTC, where a holistic approach to addressing adverse life experiences is engrained in all they do.

Milan Trujillo, LMHC

Milan graduated with Bachelors of Science of Psychology and a Bachelors of Arts of Sociology from Northern Arizona University. Milan graduated with a Masters of Counseling from the University of New Mexico. He is interested in holistic models of mental health treatment and has begun training in trauma-focused therapies, Infant Mental Health, and Play Therapy. Milan is motivated to integrate culturally-based healing practices into his therapeutic approach to support the clients find healing and connection to their communities and histories in New Mexico. One of Milan's core tenants of counseling is that change and healing happen through relationship; we are able to heal as individuals and as communities when we have support, compassion, and hope. Milan has experience working with children in school setting as well as adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. Music and writing are two of Milan's passions and hobbies. Milan brings warmth, openness and enthusiasm to his clients and invites creativity into the counseling relationship.

Somi Monju, LMSW

Somi Monju graduated with her Bachelors in 2022 and Masters in 2024 both through the school of social work at New Mexico State University and she holds a social work license in the state of New Mexico. Somi has worked in the field since 2017 working with foster and adoptive children and families generally in various roles including case management and advocacy. She believes that connection, relationships, and community provide healing, and that the therapeutic relationship is a collaboration. Somi is a TBRI practitioner and is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy and utilizes play with children. She is being trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, and Infant Mental Health Child Parent Psychotherapy. Somi is excited to continue learning more interventions and modalities that will make her more well-rounded. 

Somi grew up in a multicultural home with siblings with neurodiversity, disabilities, and different racial backgrounds which provided a more well rounded lens into different experiences. More professionally, Somi has experience in working with people with disabilities, different identities, cultures, and trauma backgrounds in a variety of settings and continues to bring the values and knowledge from other experiences into her work.

RoseAnn Porquis, MSW, LCSW-S
Assistant Behavioral Health Clinical Director
| Intern Supervisor | EMDR Certified Therapist

RoseAnn Porquis has been a social worker since 2012. She earned her Bachelor of Social Work (2012) and Master of Social Work (2013) from Metropolitan State University of Denver. Her career began working with children and families experiencing crisis, and she has more than a decade of experience serving children, youth, and families in a variety of capacities, including as a Family Preservation Specialist.

RoseAnn’s professional and personal experiences have shaped her deep commitment to supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult transitions. Her experience as a foster and adoptive parent further strengthened her passion for honoring family relationships, connection, and the unique experiences of each individual.

After relocating to New Mexico, RoseAnn transitioned into the mental health field and served as a grief therapist with the Office of the Medical Investigator, where she supported individuals and families experiencing sudden and traumatic death. This experience deepened her interest in grief, trauma, and the ways individuals navigate loss and healing.

RoseAnn currently serves as a Assistant Behavioral Health Clinical Director and Intern Supervisor, supporting clinical services, organizational leadership, and the professional development of emerging social workers. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker–Supervisor
(LCSW-S), she provides clinical supervision and mentorship to social work interns, professionals and counseling student interns.  

As an EMDR Certified Therapist, RoseAnn incorporates trauma-informed approaches into her clinical practice. She is also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and SandTray Therapy, incorporating evidence-informed, expressive, and experiential approaches to support clients in processing trauma, developing coping skills, strengthening emotional regulation, and navigating difficult life experiences.

RoseAnn practices from a humanistic perspective and identifies strongly with the person-centered principles of Carl Rogers. She believes that healing occurs within a therapeutic relationship built on safety, authenticity, empathy, and respect for each person’s individual story.

Her clinical interests include trauma, grief and loss, family relationships, emotional regulation, life transitions, and emotional healing. RoseAnn is committed to creating a therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, respected, and supported as they work toward healing and meaningful change.

Kacie Morelos, LMHC

Kacie Morelos (she/her) is a licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor providing individual and group counseling services within the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho area of New Mexico. Kacie graduated from the University of New Mexico with an MA in Counseling in 2026. Kacie previously graduated from New Mexico State University with a BA in Psychology and a BA in Criminal Justice in 2023. Throughout her career, Kacie has worked with children, teens, and their families in a variety of settings including childcare, education, and in the clinical mental health field. Kacie is currently trained in traditional talk therapy grounded from a person-centered, feminist, Latinx, and LGBTQIA+ perspective. In her current work with clients, Kacie utilizes expressive arts, psychoeducation, and trauma informed modalities to help support her clients on their journey to wellness. Kacie is currently being trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Kacie is looking forward to further supporting her clients in the future by seeking additional training and education in Sand Tray, Art Therapy, and Play Therapy. During her free time, Kacie enjoys exploring the city in search of good food, engaging in mixed media art projects at home, reading, writing, and playing video games.

Briana Salisbury, CCSS

Briana Salisbury holds an Associate’s degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree at the University of New Mexico. With plans to continue on to earn her Master’s in Counseling and become a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Briana is passionate about providing mental health support that is both compassionate and culturally informed.

As a bilingual provider , Briana offers services through New Mexico’s CCSS (Comprehensive Community Support Services) program, which focuses on helping clients build the life skills they need to function independently and thrive in their daily environments. This includes assistance with goals related to education, housing, employment, health, and social connection ,all tailored to each individual’s needs.

In addition to working directly with clients, Briana also supports the administrative side of her clinic, bringing professionalism, warmth, and structure to everything she does. She is dedicated to walking alongside her clients with empathy, encouragement, and the belief that everyone is capable of growth.

Ginger Bauman, LMHC 

Ginger (pronouncedjin-jr, pronouns she/her/hers) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) at Trauma Treatment Center. She is a white/Hispanic, cis-gender female member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ and invisible disability communities, and received her education from the University of New Mexico. Ginger speaks English, and is drawn to the mental health field to serve individuals of all ages and aid them in finding emotion regulation skills that help us see that life is worth living. Ginger’s former training in Conflict Mediation and Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), plus a Positive Psychology and Person-Centered approach, motivates her to keep the counseling environment a non-judgmental safe space for people of all backgrounds to promote openness and growth. Outside of counseling, Ginger enjoys physical fitness such as strength training and yoga, expression of self through queer art forms, and true crime documentaries.

Josh Lehrer, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, NRCME, Intern 

Josh Lehrer is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner completing a postgraduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate at Kent State University. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University in 2016. After exploring several
helping professions, he completed Emory University’s RN-to-NP bridge program,
earning a prelicensure Master of Nursing in August 2022 and a Master of Science
in Nursing in December 2023.

Josh moved to New Mexico in August 2024 and practiced as a primary care provider at a rural Federally Qualified Health Center in northern New Mexico, approximately one hour from Santa Fe. In this role, he cared for patients across the lifespan with a wide range of conditions, including mental health concerns, chronic pain, and substance use. Seeing many patients face
limited access to specialty care, including psychiatric services, motivated him to pursue PMHNP preparation and ultimately transition to full-time mental health practice.

Josh now lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and works in urgent care while completing his PMHNP program. During his internship at the Trauma Treatment Center, he looks forward to expanding his knowledge to best implement evidence-based, compassionate, trauma-informed care into his future practice. Outside of work and study, he enjoys trivia, reading, hiking, and
horror-related media.

Alexis “Lexy” Mora, BH Intern

Alexis “Lexy” Mora graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree from Grand Canyon University in 2020. After completing that program, she worked in several different roles that gave her opportunities to promote community literacy across the state, work for a start-up company aimed at increasing college graduation rates, and volunteer with families facing housing instability. Lexy is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Counseling degree at the University of New Mexico with an expected graduation date of December 2026. Upon graduation, she is excited to continue supporting the mental health needs of her community. As a counseling intern, she is focusing on group facilitation and learning about Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among other treatment modalities. Her approach to counseling is person-centered, trauma-informed, and rooted in cognitive behavioral therapy in an effort to meet clients where they are, create a safe space, and increase self-awareness by finding connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. She is interested in specializing in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. Outside of the office, Lexy enjoys reading, writing, and watching sports. 

Leedya Daniel, BH Intern

Leedya Daniel holds a degree in Culinary Arts and is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Social Work at New Mexico Highlands University, with an expected graduation date of spring 2027. Leedya is passionate about providing support that is compassionate, respectful, and trauma-informed, and she is open to working with people of all ages and backgrounds.

As a BSW intern, Leedya is trained in New Mexico's CCSS (Comprehensive Community Support Services) program and will soon be a certified CCSS provider. CCSS helps individuals and families build everyday life skills, manage symptoms, and connect with community resources like housing, food, and work readiness so they can live independently. Leedya is dedicated to helping each client work toward goals that fit their own needs and strengths.

Leedya brings warmth and empathy to her work and cares deeply for others while honoring healthy boundaries. She believes in meeting each client where they are and that every person has the strength to heal and grow. Outside of the office, Leedya enjoys being outdoors in the sunshine, hiking, fishing, dancing, music, creative projects, and spending time with her family and friends. She loves animals, is passionate about food and cooking, and makes self-care a priority in her own life.

Trevor Ford, BH Intern 

Trevor was born and raised in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Oklahoma, he moved to New Mexico and began working in education. During his time as an educator, Trevor worked primarily with adolescents and provided inclusion and special education support.

Trevor is currently pursuing his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at New Mexico Highlands University. He values creating a supportive and respectful environment where clients can feel comfortable exploring their experiences, identifying their strengths, and working toward meaningful change.

Outside of counseling, Trevor enjoys going on long hikes with his dog, Ollie, collecting retro video games, and exploring New Mexico.