Degree Program Faculty

Ann Filemyr, Ph.D.

President and Director of the Ecotherapy Certificate Program

Dr. Ann Filemyr, Ph.D. is an educator, poet, teacher, and mentor. She was trained as a traditional healer by the late Keewaydinoquay Peschel. She served as Kee's Graduate Teaching & Research Assistant at the University…
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Katherine Ninos, MA, LPCC

Executive Vice President and Director of The New Earth Institute

She received a BA in Psychology at Alfred University, New York, and a MA in Transformational Counseling and Education from Quimby/Southwestern College in its first graduating class. Katherine has been involved with every aspect of…
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Deborah Schroder, M.S., ATR-BC, LPAT

Program Chair for Art Therapy/Counseling Program

Deborah received her BA and a MS in Art Therapy from Mount Mary College in Milwaukee, WI, where she taught undergraduate and graduate courses in art therapy.…
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Kate Latimer, M.A., LPCC

Program Chair for Counseling

Kate Latimer, MA, LPCC, received her B.A.in Social Science from Humboldt State University in 1998, blending her love of Psychology, Sociology and Native American Studies. After several years working in the non-profit and public…
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Laura L. Lansrud-López, M.A., LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, ATCS, ACS, NCC

Clinical Director, Tierra Nueva Counseling Center

Laura Lansrud-López has a rich and diverse work history, spanning forensic sciences, crisis intervention, behavioral health, clinical supervision, and higher education. Laura holds a Master of Science degree in Forensic Sciences from The George Washington…
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Robert Waterman, Ed.D., LPCC

President Emeritus, Southwestern College

B.A. Sociology, University of California; M.A. Sociology; Ed .D. Educational Management & Development, New Mexico State University; LPCC Robert has been a gifted spiritual teacher, mentor and counselor for over 30 years, conducting classes throughout the…
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Brian Serna, M.A., LPCC, LADAC

Director of the Addictions, Abuse and Recovery Certificate Program

BA in Psychology, New Mexico State University. M.A. Counseling, University of New Mexico; LPCC, LADAC Brian Serna has been a consultant, trainer and practitioner since 2001. He is dually licensed as a professional clinical counselor (LPCC)…
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Michelle Daly, M.A., MS, ATR. LPCC. IMH-E®

Director of the Infant Mental Health Certificate Program

B.S. Mathematics, University of Missouri at Columbia; M.S.P.H., University of Illinois at Chicago; M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern College Michelle is the Director of the Infant Mental Health certificate program. Michelle’s background is diverse and multi-faceted, including…
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Kate Cook, M.A., LPCC, TEP

Director of the Applied Interpersonal Neurobiology Certificate Program

Kate is a nationally board-certified trainer and practitioner of psychodrama, sociometry and group psychotherapy. She joined the faculty of Southwestern College in 1990. Kate has been providing training in Action Methods both locally and nationally…
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Seren Morris, M.A., M.Div., ATR-BC, LPCC

Director of Field Training Art Therapy for Clinical Professionals Program

Seren is a registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist, Clinical Counselor, and a Ceramics Artist. She is a supervisor at Tierra Nueva Counseling Center and has been part of the Southwestern College Art Therapy faculty since…
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Jason Holley, M.A., LPCC

Jason is a psychotherapist in private practice in Santa Fe. Prior to entering private practice, he served as a primary therapist at the Life Healing Center of Santa Fe, where he helped to found its…
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Ginna Clark, PsyD., ATR-BC, LPCC

Director of the Human Sexuality Certificate Program

Ginna Clark, Psy.D., ATR-BC,, LPCC, is a psychotherapist and art therapist in private practice in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She received a BA in psychology and women’s/gender studies from the College of Charleston in Charleston,…
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Magdalena Karlick, M.A., ATR-BC, LPAT, LPCC

Core Faculty for Art Therapy/Counseling Program

B.A. Community Learning and Development, New York University; M.A. Art Therapy/Counseling, Southwestern College Magdalena Karlick is a proud alumna of Southwestern College and faculty member in the Art Therapy/Counseling program. Magdalena is also the school counselor…
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Katherine Paras, M.S., ATR-BC, LPAT, APP

Practicing art therapy since 1973 and mind-body psychotherapy since 1988, Katherine Paras is a licensed and board certified art therapist, with extensive experience in diverse biofield therapies. One of the founding faculty of New York…
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Cynthia Fulreader, M.A., LPC

Director of the Children's Mental Health Certificate Program

Ms. Fulreader completed her undergraduate degree in the World Issues Program at the School for International Training in VT, with a focus on Education for Social Change. Her college internship took her to Bolivia and…
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Claudia Raphael, M.A., LPAT, ATR-BC, RPP, REAT

B.A. Sociology, Dunbarton College of the Holy Cross; M.A. Transpersonal Studies Institute of Transpersonal Psychology; M.A. Art Therapy, George Washington University Claudia has worked with young children and families for over 30 years both as an…
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Carrie Ishee, LPCC, ATR-BC, LPAT, PCC

B.A. Psychology, Hood College; Doctoral Work Clinical Psychology, VCU M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern College; PCC (Professional Certified Coach), Institute for Life Coaching Training Carrie Ishee completed her Masters in Art Therapy from Southwestern College in 1997. Her…
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Rahima Schmall, Ph.D., R.N.

Rahima Susan Schmall, Ph.D., R.N., is a clinical psychologist, registered nurse and a master teacher and healer in the Sufi tradition. For over 30 years, she has successfully blended psychology, spirituality and medical knowledge…
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Michelle Lynn, M.A., LMHC

Michelle Lynn, M.A., LMHC, graduated from Southwestern College in 2011. She has B.S. in Elementary Education from the University of New Mexico. She taught elementary school off and on for 12 years in Albuquerque, Rio…
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Alisha Shelbourn, M.A., LPAT

Alisha Shelbourn, M.A., LPAT, is a member of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. She completed undergraduate studies at Edgewood College in Madison, WI and also studied traditional pottery and painting at the Institute of American…
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Susanne Stockman, Ph.D., LPCC

Susanne Stockman completed her B.A. in Humanistic Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, and M.A. in Counseling Psychology from Southwestern College, and her Ph.D. from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She currently holds a Doctorate in Depth…
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Natalie Paynter, M.A., LPCC

Natalie Paynter is a psychotherapist currently in private practice in Taos, NM. She contracts part-time as a therapist on the 8th Judicial District Infant Team through Las Cumbres Community Services, as well as providing support…
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Craig McAdams, M.A., LPCC

Currently, Craig Thomas has a private practice, SuperNova Counseling, in Santa Fe in which he facilitates recovery groups called Resources, Triggers, Cravings and the Meaning of Life, as well as providing therapy for children, families…
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Megan Sturges, M.A., ATR-BC, LPAT, LPCC, NCC

M.A. Art Therapy, University of New Mexico; M.A. Counseling and Family Studies, Univ. of New Mexico; B.A. European History, Colorado College Megan began her adult journey as a weaver and owner of Penelope’s Web, a small…
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Natascha Holmes, M.A., LMHC

Natascha Holmes received her B.S. in Fine Arts from Florida A&M University, M.A. in Art Therapy/Counseling from Southwestern College, and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Santa Fe. Natascha…
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Wendy Chapin, M.A.

Wendy Chapin graduated from Southwestern College in 1997 with a MA in Art Therapy. Since then, she has been teaching The Psychology of Altruism course at SWC. She has very much enjoyed her…
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Lyndsey McAdams, M.A., LPCC

Lyndsey McAdams, MA, LPCC., is a Licensed Therapist and Ceremonial Singer, practicing “Sound Mnemonics”: Sound and Song are simply reminder tools that help us re-connect to our hearts, our authentic vibration. She has a…
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Carlos Gonzalez, Ph.D.

Carlos is a licensed psychologist with 30 years of experience in psychotherapy, assessment, research, supervision, teaching, grant writing, and corporate management. He received his undergraduate (psychology and religion) and graduate (clinical psychology) training at…
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Arlene Burke, M.A., LMHC, ATR

Arlene Burke, MA, LMHC, ATR, graduated from Southwestern College in 2009, receiving an MA in Art Therapy and Counseling and minoring in Psychodrama. She did her undergraduate work at California College of the Arts in…
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Jaffa Frank, Ph.D.

Following a B.A. in Business Administration and a career in advertising and marketing, Jaffa Frank shifted to a domestic focus raising daughters, teaching art to elementary school students, and volunteering with hospice. In 2004, she…
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Erica Westby, M.A., LPCC

Erica Westby is a psychotherapist in private practice in Santa Fe, NM. A native New Mexican, she received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona and her M.A. in Counseling from Southwestern College…
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Talya Steinberg, Psy.D

Talya Steinberg, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in private practice. She received her doctorate from Pacific University of Professional Psychology in Hillsboro, Oregon. She has sought both conventional and less conventional learning experiences to…
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Amy Hautman-Bates, M.A., ATR-BC, LPCC

Amy Hautman Bates, M.A., ATR-BC, LPCC is a visual artist and art therapist, providing psychotherapy to individuals and families using a creative and holistic approach in art-based therapy to engage individuals in discovering who they…
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Diana Zumas, M.A., LPC, LPCC

Diana received her BA in Theater and Art from Oberlin College. She graduated with a Masters in Counseling from Southwestern College, and has been a psychotherapist since 2008. She has worked extensively with individuals, families,…
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Caitlin Harper, M.A., ATR, LMHC

Caitlin Harper M.A., ATR, LMHC, works as the Behavioral Health Therapist for Kewa Pueblo Health Corporation, an integrative health clinic in Santo Domingo Pueblo, serving all federally recognized tribes. She previously served the Nambé Pueblo…
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Drew Hutchinson, MFT

Drew Hutchinson is a body oriented therapist and educator with 15 years of experience working with clients and teaching. Drew received his Master’s in Counseling Psychology from John F. Kennedy University with a focus on…
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April Vogel, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist

April Vogel is a licensed psychologist with 30 years of experience in teaching, counseling, research, and assessment. She received her B.A. in Psychology at Stanford University, her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the University…
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Roxie Ehlert, M.A., ATR-BC, LCPC

Roxie Ehlert holds a Masters of Art in Art Therapy from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she worked as an adjunct Instructor in the Art Therapy graduate program. A lifelong activist,…
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Pat Lopez, M.A., LMHC

Pat Lopez is nationally recognized Visual Artist and master of her genre. In 2016, Pat’s portfolio of over 400 works of Art from infamous court trials were acquired by the United States Library of Congress.…
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Bethany Moore-Garrison, M.A., LMHC, ATR

Bethany Moore-Garrison, MA, LMHC, ATR is an Art Therapist and Transpersonal Psychotherapist working in private practice in Santa Fe. Bethany works from a heart-centered, mindfulness-based, eclectic and integrative approach focused on helping clients discover and…
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Abby Calisch, PsyD., LPC, ATR-BC

Abby was raised in Dallas, Texas, received her BA in Sculpture and Sociology from the University of Colorado in Boulder, then on for a MS in Art Therapy/Counseling at Drexel University in Philadelphia. In…
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Lauren D. Smith, M.P.S., LCAT, ATR-BC, CCLS

Lauren D. Smith, M.P.S., LCAT, ATR-BC, CCLS is a Registered and Board-Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist in the state of New York, and Certified Child Life Specialist. She received a MPS from Pratt…
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Jackie Gerstein, Ed.D., LPCC

Dr. Jackie Gerstein, LPCC, earned her Doctorate of Education from Northern Illinois University, a CACREP-accredited program, a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction from University of Northern Colorado, and a Bachelor of Science in…
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