Trauma Treatment Center & Research Facility was designed with the current needs of all ages of individuals facing difficult situations in mind.  We provide services that address trauma through multiple avenues: behavioral health treatments, biophysical therapies, group therapies and classes, and core community support services.  By addressing individuals needs from multiple perspectives we can enhance the positive outcome for clients. 

As we grow in Rio Rancho we will also focus on supporting the community outside of our agency walls and plan to participate in community activities and support the needs of our clients in their community based environments.  TTC also looks forward to giving back to the city of Rio Rancho as a sponsor for different programs as TTC continues to grow. 

TTC highly values maintaining a vested interest in our employees.  Supporting their growth professionally and personally is how TTC promotes a healthy working environment that in turn supports Client growth within our facility.  As an agency the promotion of self-care is vital to TTC’s philosophy. 

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, LMSW

RoseAnn Porquis has been a Social Worker since 2012.  After attending Metropolitan State University of Denver for her Bachelor's (2012) and Master of Social Work degrees (2013). She began her work with children and families in crisis.  She has extensive experience in the roles of
Family Preservation Specialist and over a decade serving in the Children, Youth and Families field in various capacities. Her experience as a foster and adoptive parent has fueled a passion to honor and support the familial bond.  Upon her move to New Mexico, she transitioned to the field of mental health as a grief therapist at the Office of the Medical Examiners supporting families and individuals experiencing sudden and traumatic deaths. RoseAnn operates from a humanistic perspective and considers herself a Rogerian therapist.  RoseAnn is trained in EMDR and SandTray- both modalities proven to support individuals experiencing trauma.

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.

Sarah Ayoub, LMSW 

Sarah is a licensed master social worker, mindfulness teacher, and therapeutic yoga specialist. She is currently training in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and is excited to provide this type of support. Sarah draws from a decade of experience leading yoga and mindfulness groups to various populations: veterans, first responders, clients in recovery, inpatient mental health, intensive outpatient, and those who have experienced incarceration. With a passion for integrating holistic modalities into trauma treatment, she incorporates mindfulness-based somatic practices into her therapeutic approach to support whole-person care. Sarah sees therapy as a practice of meeting ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and honesty and is grateful to walk beside her clients on this journey.