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Teresa Arizaga, MD

Psychiatrist
Doctor of Medicine

Chief Mental Health Officer

Dr. Teresa Arizaga is a Psychiatrist. A native New Mexican, Dr. Teresa Arizaga learned the importance of serving her community and medical profession at a young age. Dr. Arizaga obtained her B.A. in Psychology and chemistry from New Mexico State University. Choosing to remain in New Mexico to be near her family, she earned her M.D. in 2000, completing her residency in psychiatry in 2004 from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. She practiced at Gila Regional Medical Center beginning in 2005 and remained there for 15 years, and will always hold a special place in her heart for her patients, coworkers and experiences she shared at GRMC. She also ran a part time private practice for several years in Silver City, NM.

Entering a new era of practice, Teresa is excited to continue serving her community as the CMHO at Hidalgo Medical Services. It is her hope to continue developing best practices with existing programs and to collaborate with GRMC, county detention centers, local providers, and with others. It is her vision to enhance behavioral health systems for children as well as proactive measures that can come with outpatient support, including drug and alcohol treatment. She believes that together, the potential for continued high quality behavioral health systems can be attained. Teresa proudly raises her two children Elena Maria (11) and Enrique Luis (8).

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Sheryl Anderson, LMHC

Mental Health Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Sheryl Anderson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Mexico (LMHC), a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Ohio, a Registered Nurse (RN) in Ohio, and a Registered Art Therapist (ATR). She works with people of all ages to help clients reach their goals in life using evidenced –based interventions and interventions with expressive therapies. Sheryl holds a dual Master’s of Art degree in Counseling and Art Therapy from Ursuline College at Pepper Pike, Ohio, and a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Nursing from Kaplan University in Florida.

Sheryl uses a holistic approach for each client with an emphasis on individual choices in treatment. Sheryl is trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, art therapy, trauma-informed care, group therapy, individual, and family therapy.

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Tim Basha, LADAC

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Tim W Basha is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADAC) with the state of New Mexico and has been in the field of Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) over 20 years. He is well-rounded and experienced with the 12 core functions and the 8 practice domains for SUDs counselors. He was born in Roswell New Mexico and raised in Alamogordo New Mexico. In the 90s and in the early 2000s, he served in the United States Navy. He graduated from Western New Mexico University in December of 2004 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a minor in Chemical Dependency Counseling. Tim W Basha has been a LADAC clinical supervisor since 2005 and enjoys working with new individuals in the field of SUDs and with his clients.

He believes in just being himself while implementing his favorite clinical/ counseling theories of reality theory, client centered/person centered, motivational interviewing, and cognitive behavior therapy during educational and process groups, and individual sessions. He strives to continue to give the best counseling services and supervision to his clients and LADAC supervises under his professional code of ethics and personal code of ethics. He would like to thank his family because without them he would not be where he is today. His favorite hobbies are watching his favorite NFL football team, the Seattle Seahawks, on Sunday, collecting Seahawks memorabilia, spending time with his family, and spending time with the family’s 2 pugs and rescued golden retriever. He has been a hardcore Seahawks fan since the age of eight, going on 44 years.

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Matthew Dahlsten, LPCC

Mental Health Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Matthew Dahlsten is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He completed his Undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of New Mexico and his Masters in Counseling at the University of New Mexico in 2008. He then worked for many years as a case manager for severely mentally ill and homeless individuals, as a paratransit bus driver for the disabled and elderly and as a staff member in a day treatment center for homeless teenagers.

Since then he has been working in community mental health agencies providing counseling services to adolescents, adults, couples and families in New Mexico. He has been living and working in Silver City since 2013 and has worked as a mental health counselor at HMS since 2015. He has felt grateful to be able to provide professional counseling services that help to improve the mental health, relationships and quality of life for the people in this community.

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Frida Gonzalez, LPCC

Mental Health Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Frida Gonzalez is a Mental Health Therapist, and works with a diverse range of mental health issues and enjoys helping and working with anxiety, depression, and grief - working primarily with adults. She got her Bachelors of Arts in Psychology from the University of the Fraser Valley. In 2014 she got her Master of Arts in Counseling from Western New Mexico University and began working at HMS. As a child of immigrant parents and an immigrant herself, Frida enjoys working with bilingual patients as well as culturally diverse populations

As a child of immigrant parents and an immigrant herself, Frida enjoys working with bilingual patients as well as culturally diverse populations. In addition to working and serving the Grant County population, Frida likes to volunteer in the community and serves on a Forums Committee, is a member of 24 Club, and has taught for the Language Institute at WNMU.

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Patricia Hamilton, LCSW

Director of Community Mental Health Services
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Patti graduated from University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2000 with a Master in Social Work and from Park University in 1983 with Bachelors in Social Psychology. She most recently worked at Gila Regional Medical Services as the psychotherapist in the Behavior Health Unit after retirement as a Child Protective Supervisor with New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department in 2016. Patti has worked with a diverse population of clients since 1990: foster and adopted children and their families, trauma survivors, the homeless, chemical dependent individuals, LGBTQ, former incarcerated individuals and individuals diagnosed with DSM-5 diagnoses both inpatient and outpatient. Her practice is based on a Strength-Based Approach focusing on individuals’ self-determination and strength within their systems, specifically seeing clients and families as resourceful and resilient when in adverse conditions.

Patti was born and raised in rural East Tennessee. Patti is married to Tim, also a Social Worker and has 2 daughters, 3 stepdaughters and 1 stepson who have given her wonderful grandchildren.

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Andrew LeFave, LMSW, LCSW

Mental Health Therapist
Licensed Master Social Worker

Andy LeFave is a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, who works with people who want to transform their current life into their best life. Andy holds a Masters Degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. He supports the client's change process with a combined approach, a strategic focus on helping clients get clear and connected to their personal beliefs, meaning, and sense of purpose and a tactical focus on finding mindfulness in the present moment and making effective choices.

Andy is a US Army and Department of Defense Veteran and has worked as a counselor at Army and Air Force bases across the United States, in the Middle East and Asia. He also started and ran a regional Employee Assistance Program in his long-time home of Austin Texas. He and his wife Laura moved to Silver City two years ago, and are excited to be part of this great community.

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Natahsa McCants, LCSW

Mental Health Therapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Natasha McCants joined HMS in June, 2015 as a mental health therapist. She earned her Masters of Social Work degree from Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. After graduation, she worked towards her independent licensure in social work by completing her supervision hours required and passing her clinical social work exam in 2019. Natasha holds a Bachelors of Social Work from Western New Mexico University and an Associate of Arts in Human Service Management from University of Phoenix. She currently serves as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with Hidalgo Medical Services in Lordsburg, New Mexico. Natasha is humbled and grateful to be able to work in her native home town and share her craft that she studied with the purpose of giving back to her community. She enjoys spending her time with her two sons, her mother, the family dog and friends. She likes connecting to nature, rock hunting, shopping, yoga and watching her favorite series.

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Celeste Morales, MST

Multi Systemic Therapy
Clinical Program Manager

Celeste Morales joined HMS as the Multi Systemic Therapy (MST) Clinical Program Manager in August 2021. Celeste graduated from Western New Mexico University in May 2013 obtaining a Master degree in Social Work. Celeste began her career in clinical social work as an In-Home Service Practitioner working for New Mexico Children Youth and Families-Child Protective Services. She worked at Sierra Counseling and later Trauma and Recovery as a Clinical Therapist. She worked at GRMC in the Behavioral Health Unit and case management, and most recently served the incarcerated individuals at Grant County Detention Center as the Mental Health Coordinator for Vital Core Health Strategies. Celeste has experience with families, understanding the complexities of family/individual systems.

Celeste was born and raised in Grant County where she enjoys spending time with her family. She is looking forward to continuing to help impact the mental health needs of her hometown.

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Melissa Palmer, LPCC

Mental Health Therapist
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

Melissa Palmer has worked as a licensed mental health therapist in Silver City since 2001. Along with offering psychotherapy services to clients with a variety of issues, she also provides clinical supervision for some therapists as well as the Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) program, and also devotes part of her time focusing on quality improvement at HMS. She graduated from New Mexico State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, and from Western New Mexico University with a Master of Arts degree in Counseling.

Melissa started her career working mainly with children and adolescents utilizing play and art therapy, and has specialized in trauma treatment with clients of all ages throughout her career. She has been facilitating a therapy group focusing on improving substance abuse and trauma symptoms for the past year. Melissa ensures clients receive assistance to manage all aspects of their health, including their mental and physical health, as well as learning how to maintain healthy relationships and ensuring their community resource needs are met.

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Johnny Rehm, LSAA

Substance Abuse Counselor

John C Rehm IV is a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA) with the state of New Mexico. He graduated with an Associate’s Degree from ENMU-Roswell at the height of the pandemic and he is a brand-new counselor. He has a strong desire to help people, and has for most of his life. He served in the US Navy and worked on the flight deck of the USS Independence and was stationed in Yokosuka Japan. He worked for 10 years as a CNA, with 3 years in Pediatrics Float pool at UNM Hospital. He’s an entertainer/fire dancer and has spent some years fire dancing with the circus and a few other fire troops preforming all around the US. He still loves his fire. He also loves driving his Jeep through the Gila. This is a beautiful part of NM and that’s why I’m with HMS.

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Pat Rowan, PS

Clinical Psychologist
Doctor of Psychology

Dr. Rowan has been an HMS psychologist since 2017. She earned her Psy.D. (Doctor of Psychology) degree in Clinical Psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology in Atlanta, Georgia. After graduation, she completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in general adult psychology and psychoeducational assessment. Dr. Rowan also holds a BS in General Studies degree from Washington State University, a BS degree in Computer Science from Sonoma State University, and an MA degree in Applied Psychology from Golden Gate University. Pat enjoys training and mentoring new therapists and feels that the HMS approach integrating medical, psychological, and social services provides an excellent training ground for interns to hone their skills in general mental health as practiced in a multicultural, rural environment. She is hoping to complete her private pilot’s license in the near future.

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Susan Russo, LPCC

Mental Health Therapist

Susan Russo is a L.P.C.C. and graduated from Webster University with a Master Degree in Counseling. Susan has twenty years of experience in the Mental Health and Substance Use Field with experience including: Program and Clinical Director; Clinical Supervisor; Intake Coordination; Crisis Response Coordination; and Utilization Management and Quality Assurance. Susan’s direct care experience includes but is not limited to Crisis/Suicide assessemnt/intervention; Diagnosis and treatment of multicultural and SED adults; adolescents and children presenting with dual diagnosis; chemical dependency; anger management; grief and loss; and verbal, physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse and trauma.

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Jodi Secret LMHC, LSAA

Mental Health Addiction Counselor

Jodi is devoted to helping individuals succeed by giving them hope, believing in them, encouraging them, and giving them a chance to thrive. Jodi holds a Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology – majoring in Addictions and Recovery from Liberty University. As a Native American, Jodi has experience working with diverse populations and is passionate about serving underprivileged communities; focusing on but not limited to: substance use, suicide ideation, depression, trauma and crisis intervention.

Jodi enjoys and continues to work with, what is historically known as marginalized and underserved communities. Jodi’s hope is to bring awareness surrounding mental health to decrease the stigma associated with seeking treatment. Jodi is committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental environment to ensure clients feel supported to reach their goals and thrive.

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Eddeana Ueland, BA, LADAC

Tu Casa Director
Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Eddeana has an undergraduate degree in Bachelor’s of Art in Counseling. She attended UNM, Louisiana State to concentrate on Addiction Studies, She Came to New Mexico in 1996. She has extensive knowledge in substance use/abuse disorders. She has worked in Therapeutic communities both in a prison setting and out of prison. She came to New Mexico to assist with the startup of Amity at Fort Stanton where she lived and worked until 2003.

She then worked for Dept. of Corrections as a probation/parole officer for two years. She also worked in the prison as an Addition’s Counselor. In 2009 She came to Grant county to be the clinical supervisor of Yucca Lodge. She was the Yucca Lodge Program Director from 2010-2017 when the DOH relocated Yucca Lodge to Roswell, NM. In 2020 she retired from The Department of Health.

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Michael Villines, LADAC

Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor

Michael Villines was born in Silver City but lived in Phoenix for 35 years. Michael served in the US Army. He has firsthand knowledge of the struggles of addiction. Graduated from NMSU in 2009 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical dependency. Has worked for Yucca Lodge at Fort Bayard, Core Civic Correctional Facility in Grants, New Mexico Rehabilitation Center in Roswell, and Trauma and Recovery Centers here in Silver City before joining the HMS community.

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Aviva Ariel, LCSW

Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health is often treated as a distinct branch of traditional healthcare. As an integrative practitioner, I know that body and mind are connected. My work is expanding to encompass a wide range of techniques that address the psychological, emotional, spiritual, and physical dimensions related to care. As a long-term practitioner, I have enjoyed a wide variety of professional responsibilities and have worked in diverse clinical settings.

I hold a BFA from Parson’s School of Design in Communication Design, Master of Arts from the University of New Mexico in Art Therapy, and Master of Social Work from the University of Hawaii in Clinical Social Work. My work focuses on the unfolding of an individual’s journey to health and wholeness. I customize treatment for each client using verbal and non-verbal approaches such as Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Expressive Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Techniques, EMDR, DBT Skills, Somatic, and Trauma Informed Care.

I am an avid “gym rat”, yoga and meditation student, world traveler, and creative spirit. I also love being active outdoors and find peace in the wide open spaces of the west.

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Tim Hamilton, LMSW

MST Therapist

Tim graduated from Western New Mexico University, Silver City, NM, with a Master of Social Work in 2012, and from New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, NM, with a Bachelors of Social Work in 2005. Tim most recently worked at Sierra Community Counseling Center as a Therapist/Social Worker. Tim has worked with a diverse population including adults and children since 2005 and with intellectually disabled adults and children in institutional, residential, school and vocational settings for many years. Tim has worked with children in foster care as well as with teens in residential care. His experience has been with adult trauma survivors, the homeless, formerly incarcerated individuals, and individuals with chemical dependency issues. His practice is based on the Strengths-Based approach, using systems theory and with a focus on client/patient self-determination by looking for strengths in families and clients when in adverse situations and conditions.

Tim was born in Melbourne, Victoria and has been a citizen of the United States since 2005. Tim is married to Patti, who is also a Social Worker. He has three daughters, two stepdaughters, one son and together they have many grandchildren.

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Anna Yniguez, LMHC

Mental Health Counselor

Anna Yniguez graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2021 with a Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling. She completed her internship with the Family Counseling Center on the campus of Western New Mexico University between January 2020 and May 2021, where she gained experience working with children and their families. Anna’s experience and training includes a person-centered approach, non-directive play, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She primarily serves clients with anxiety, depression, and adjustment reactions of childhood and adolescence. She enjoys working with children of all ages, and has a passion for supporting survivors of trauma. Anna discovered her interest in counseling while providing emotional support for her friends, family, and peers through various trials of their lives.

Anna has lived in the Silver City area for most of her life. She appreciates this community for its natural beauty, four gentle seasons, and the compassion of strangers. Anna has been married to the love of her life for twelve years and together they have two beautiful children.