Webb Garrison, Ph.D.
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 spirituality and psychology are longstanding. Read more

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. Read more

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.” Read more

Marcie Brooks, M.A., LPCC
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A. Counseling Southwesten College

Marcie 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 issues, attachment, grief and loss, family therapy and transformation. She has facilitated trainings in adoption, parenting and family therapy with culturally diverse populations.

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 Psychology with an emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Read more

Natalie Carlton, M.A., LPCC, ATR-BC
B.A., Temple University, Art and Anthropology; M.A. Creative Arts/ Therapy from Hahnemann University

Natalie is a Board certified art therapist and private practitioner at Lacuna Studio in Taos, NM. Natalie is an avid community artist and dedicated to collaborations with others on art projects.  Read more

Wendy Chapin, M.A.
B.A. Theater and History, University of Colorado at Boulder; M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern College

Wendy Chapin has worked in the theatre for 35 years. She graduated from University of Colorado in 1975 with a BA in Theatre and History. She spent 11 years working professionally as a stage manager in New York City and beyond. In 1984 she received a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship in Directing. At that point she started teaching acting and directing. Read more 

Seren Morris Clancy, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC
B.A., Philosophy and Religion, Applachian State University; M.Div. Emory University; M.A. Art Therapy, Southwestern College

Seren is an Art Therapy supervisor and a ceramics artist. She enjoys creating one-of-a-kind coffee & tea mugs with designs inspired by unconscious and archetypal material. She is excited to share her knowledge of basic ceramics techniques, as well as her passion for creative expression through clay. As adjunct faculty, Seren teaches a variety of classes, including Art Therapy Techniques.

Michelle Daly, MA, 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 College

Her experience includes specialized training in art therapy; grief, loss, and trauma; interpersonal neurobiology, somatics and action methods, as well as various trauma treatment modalities. Read more

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 University

JoAnne Dodgson is a healer, author and teacher of Peruvian medicine ways. She has over twenty years experience offering counseling, ceremonial gatherings, holistic healing and workshops. Read more

Carol Frank, BSN, RN, M.A., LPCC
B.S. Nursing, University of New Mexico; M.A. Counseling for Grief and Loss, Southwestern College

Carol’s nursing career encompasses a broad range of experiences, devoting many years working in a variety of Critical Care settings both as a staff nurse and in nursing management. Read more

Stacey Frymier, MA, LPCC, LPAT-ATR
B.A., Fine Arts and Psychology, Purdue University, 1999. M.A., Art Therapy/Counseling, Southwestern College

Stacey is the Director of the Behavioral Health Department for Las Cumbres Community Services in Española, NM. She also maintains a private practice and provides supervision for interns and newly licensed therapists. Read more

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 Fe

The commitment that Deborah brings to her work is the courage and compassion to explore the shadow side of human nature and to illuminate and open creative possibilities for healing. Read more

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 Family Therapy Clinic at Presbyterian Medical Center in San Francisco. Read more

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 University

Deborah has worked with many different populations using art as a means of expression and healing. Her experience includes using art therapy with psychiatric patients, trauma victims, troubled youth and grieving elementary school students. Read more

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, LPCC

Magdalena Karlick is an Art Therapist at Youth Shelters and Family Services, working with court-ordered, as well as therapy-seeking families, children, and teens. Read more

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 College

Laura has extensive professional and volunteer experience working with adults, children, and families in crisis and survivors of trauma.
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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 The George Washington University. He received his B.A. at Ball State University in the area of Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology. Read more

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 educator and a therapist. She has developed many transpersonal programs based on the indigenous wisdoms. Read More

Ernesto Santistevan, PH.D.
B.A. Psychology, University of New Mexico; Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, Gallaudet University

Dr. Santistevan is a native to Northern New Mexico. Dr. Santistevan and his companion therapy dog, Luna, work at Sequoyah Adolescent Treatment Center in Albuquerque, a safety net facility for violent, emotionally disturbed adolescents. He maintains a small private practice offering psychological testing, individual and family therapy. He has budding professional interests in experiential/adventure therapy and psychopharmacology. He teaches Assessment in Counseling.

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 that are implementing evidence-based interventions to treat addictions. Read more

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 College

Megan began her adult journey as a weaver and owner of Penelope’s Web, a small weaving and yarn store in Maine. After moving to New Mexico 25 years ago in search of a broader horizon she pursued advanced degrees in Art Therapy and Counseling while raising her children. She also completed three years of Jungian analytic training. Read more

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 Santa Fe for over 25 years. He has trained with many experts in the psychology field as well as growing up learning from spiritual leaders and elders on the Cheyenne River Reservation. Read more

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, NC

Gabrielle Viethen has been a psychotherapist and group therapist in private practice for over twenty years. She combines somatic, cognitive, narrative and action approaches with active inquiry to address a wide variety of concerns. Read more

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 thirty years, conducting classes throughout the United States and in Europe. Applying a disciplined practice of spiritual research, he emphasizes the value of ancient teachings to modern therapy. His depth of experience and spiritual awareness enable him to serve in a clear, simple and direct way. Aligned with a universal spiritual consciousness, his own psychic/spiritual abilities and focus lifts people into a higher internal perspective. 

He developed the curriculum and fostered the evolution of Southwestern College from it’s origins as Quimby College, which he also founded. He holds the title of President Emeritus. Robert teaches Archetypal Psychology. read more

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 meaning on the level of interpersonal dynamics as well as within our collective consciousness. Read more