Degree Program Faculty

James Nolan, Ph.D.

President

Dr. Nolan has been the president of Southwestern College since June of 2006. He earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The Ohio State University in 1989, after pursuing graduate studies in English and Irish…
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Katherine Ninos, MA, LPCC

Vice President and Director of The New Earth Institute

She received her BA in Psycology at Alfred University, New York, and her 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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Webb Garrison, Ph.D.

Academic Dean

B.A., Religious Studies, Davidson College, Davidson, NC, 1993; Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, The Derner Institute of Advanced Psychological Studies, Adelphi University, Garden City, NY, 2000.Dr. Garrison is the Academic Dean of Southwestern College. His passion for…
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Deborah Schroder, M.S., ATR-BC, LPAT

Program Chair for Art Therapy/Counseling Program and Children's Mental Health Certificate

Deborah received her BA and an 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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Carol Parker, Ph.D., LPCC

Counseling Program Chair, Southwestern Counseling Center Director & Transformational Ecopsychology Certificate Program Director

“Earth based transformational practices bring balance to the individual and healing to the community by restoring our deep relationship to Nature.”…
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Christopher Alexander, Ph.D.

Dr. Alexander is a child psychologist in private practice in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. He specializes in the effects of adoption, foster care, and divorce on child development. He frequently serves as an expert witness…
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Marcie Brooks, M.A., LPCC

B.A., University of South Florida; M.A. Counseling Southwesten CollegeMarcie has over twenty years experience as a private practitioner in psychotherapy specializing in EMDR and Brainspotting. She is known for her work in trauma, anxiety, adoption…
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Constance Buck, Ph.D., LMSW

B.A. in Sociology from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, Masters in Speech Pathology and Audiology from the California State University, and an MSW from New Mexico Highlands University. Her Ph.D. is in Clinical…
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Natalie Carlton, M.A., LPCC, ATR-BC

B.A., Temple University, Art and Anthropology; M.A. Creative Arts/ Therapy from Hahnemann UniversityNatalie is a Board certified art therapist and private practitioner at Lacuna Studio in Taos, NM. Natalie is an avid community artist and…
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Wendy Chapin, M.A.

B.A. Theater and History, University of Colorado at Boulder; M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern CollegeWendy Chapin has worked in the theatre for 35 years. She graduated from University of Colorado in 1975 with a BA in…
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Kate Cook, M.A., LPCC, TEP

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 Clancy, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC

B.A., Philosophy and Religion, Applachian State University; M.Div. Emory University; M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern CollegeSeren is an Art Therapy supervisor and a ceramics artist. She enjoys creating one-of-a-kind coffee & tea mugs with designs inspired…
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Michelle Daly, M.A., MS, ATR. LPCC

B.S. Mathematics, University of Missouri at Columbia; M.S.P.H., University of Illinois at Chicago; M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern CollegeHer experience includes specialized training in art therapy; grief, loss, and trauma; interpersonal neurobiology, somatics and action methods,…
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JoAnne Dodgson, Ed.D.

B.A. Special Education, Furman University; M.A. Special Education, Furman University; Ed.D. Counseling Psychology with Holistic Health Specialty, Western Michigan UniversityJoAnne Dodgson is a healer, author and teacher of Peruvian medicine ways. She has over twenty…
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Ann Filemyr, Ph.D.

Ann is currently the Dean of the College of Contemporary Native Arts at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe. Ann is also a poet, photographer, speaker and workshop leader. She had a…
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Deborah Heikes, M.A., LPCC

B.A., Counseling Psychology, The College of Santa Fe; M.A., Counseling Psychology, Southwestern College, Santa Fe, NM; Gestalt Therapy Certificate, Gestalt Institute of Santa FeThe commitment that Deborah brings to her work is the courage and…
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Jason Holley, MA 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…
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Brook Jenkins, M.A, LPCC

Brook received a B.S. in psychology from Michigan State University and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University San Francisco. Her internships included two years at Haight-Ashbury Psychological Services and two years at the…
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Deborah John, Ph.D., ATR-BC, LPAT

B.S. Art Education, University of Vermont; M.A. Art Therapy, Vermont College; Ph.D., Expressive Therapies, Lesley UniversityDeborah has worked with many different populations using art as a means of expression and healing. Her experience includes using…
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Magdalena Karlick, M.A., ATR, LPAT, LPCC

B.A. Community Learning and Development, New York University; M.A. Art Therapy/Counseling, Southwestern College; ATR, LPAT, LPCCMagdalena Karlick is an Art Therapist at Youth Shelters and Family Services, working with court-ordered, as well as therapy-seeking families,…
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Laura L. Lansrud-López, M.A., ATR-BC, LPCC, LPAT, CTS

B.A. Liberal Arts, St. John’s College; M.S. Forensic Sciences, The George Washington University; M.A. Art Therapy/Counseling, Southwestern CollegeLaura has extensive professional and volunteer experience working with adults, children, and families in crisis and survivors of…
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Antonio Nuñez, Ph.D.

Dr. Nuñez received his Ph.D. from the California Institute of Integral Studies in the area of East/West Psychology. He also has Masters’ degrees in Organizational Psychology from DePauw University and in Educational Technologies from the…
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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 UniversityClaudia has worked with young children and families for over 30 years both as an…
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Ernesto Santistevan, PH.D.

B.A. Psychology, University of New Mexico; Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Gallaudet UniversityDr. Santistevan is a native to Northern New Mexico. Dr. Santistevan and his companion therapy dog, Luna, work at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center in Albuquerque,…
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Brian Serna, M.A., LPCC, LADAC, MAC

BA in Psychology, New Mexico State University. M.A. Counseling, University of New Mexico.Brian is a licensed professional clinical counselor and a nationally recognized trainer in the treatment of addictions. He trains and consults for programs…
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Megan Sturges, M.A., LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC

M.A. Art Therapy, University of New Mexico; M.A. Counseling and Family Studies, UNM; B.A. European History, Colorado CollegeMegan began her adult journey as a weaver and owner of Penelope's Web, a small weaving and yarn…
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Scott Thomas Ph.D., LCSW, LADAC, CDVC3

A.A. Fine Arts, Palm Beach College, 1983. Substance Abuse Certificate University of New Mexico, 1990. B.S.W. Highlands University, 1997. M.S.W. Highlands University, 1998. Ph.D. New Mexico Theological Seminary, 2000.Scott Thomas has been in practice in…
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Gabrielle Viethen, M.A., M.F.A., LMFT

B.A. Law, University of Cologne, Germany; M.A. Psychology, Antioch University; M.F.A. Creative Writing, MFA Program for Creative Writers, Warren Wilson College, NCGabrielle Viethen has been a psychotherapist and group therapist in private practice for over…
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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; LPCCRobert has been a gifted spiritual teacher, mentor and counselor for over thirty years, conducting classes throughout the…
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Heather Wulfers, MA, ATR-BC, LPAT

BA, College of Santa Fe, MA Art Therapy/Counseling, Southwestern College"I have a deep interest in working with others to enhance their quality of life. I am inspired to cultivate health and to create beauty and…
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