Meet the Staff

Psychologists

Bethany

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name: Bethany Wellman, PsyD
Position/Areas of Responsibility:

Director

 
Degrees: Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Emphasis)- Marshall University  
Licensure and Certifications: Licensed Psychologist NM PSY-1541/ TX PSY-39070
Professional Interests and Areas of Expertise: My primary training and experience has been working with individuals navigating socio-economic stressors, including housing and food insecurities. I also enjoy working with non-traditional students (ex: previously incarcerated individuals, youth aging out of foster care, students with serious and persistent mental illness). I have also received specialized training in working with undocumented clients and mixed-status families.
Theoretical Orientation:

My primary theoretical orientation is humanistic/person centered, grounded in attachment theory. I frequently utilize interventions from feminist-multicultural theories and third wave CBT approaches.  
Personal Interests: I enjoy visiting road-side attractions, live music, and ghost hunting.

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

 

Name: Bernice Becerra, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC 
Position/Areas of Responsibility:

 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Degrees:

Post Master's Certificate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, UTEP 2022
Master's of Science in Nursing - Nursing Education, UTEP 2018
Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, UTEP 2013
Licensure and Certifications:

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner, NMBoN 73382 

Counselors

Vanessa

Name: Vanessa Paz, LMHC
Position/Areas of Responsibility: Clinical Counselor & Outreach Facilitator 
Degrees: MA in Counseling from New Mexico State University 2014
Licensure and Certifications: Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Mexico 
Professional Interests and Areas of Expertise: Identity-based, empowerment-focused, trauma-informed approaches
Theoretical Orientation: Feminist Therapy, Multicultural Counseling
Personal Interests: Family, furry friends, finding beauty through art, enjoying live music, and cooking for pleasure.

 

 

Name: Marie Zubiate 
Position/Areas of Responsibility: Clinical Counselor 
Degrees:

MEd in Counselor Education (Community Counseling Emphasis) from Texas Tech University; Doctoral Candidate in Counselor Education (Career Development Emphasis) from Texas Tech University
Licensure and Certifications: Licensed Mental Health Counselor (New Mexico), Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (Texas) 
Professional Interests and Areas of Expertise: First-generation students, career counseling and assessment, stress management, international students, multi-cultural issues, life transitions, anxiety, sandtray, women’s mental health, group counseling, emerging adults, grief, bilingual counseling (Spanish), outreach, counselor education and supervision. Since 2017, I have taught counseling courses at Texas Woman’s University, Texas Tech University, the University of Texas at El Paso and Midwestern State University.
Theoretical Orientation: Solution-focused brief counseling model exploring strengths, barriers, and creative arts interventions; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Sandtray Therapy
Personal Interests: Originally from El Paso, I enjoy reading a good book, cooking, traveling, shopping, tea and coffee drinking, and lounging with my Golden Retriever, Duchess. 
 

 

Name: Leanne Rose, LPCC
Position/Areas of Responsibility: Clinical Counselor 
Degrees:

Master of Science in Professional Counseling from Grand Canyon University 2021
Licensure and Certifications:

Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (NM)
Professional Interests and Areas of Expertise: Women's mental health, grief, depression, trauma recovery, burnout, anxiety, life transitions, and stress management.
Theoretical Orientation:

Humanistic/person-centered therapeutic focus with elements of CBT, developmental mental health, narrative therapy, motivational interviewing, creative arts interventions, and mindfulness practices. My overall approach is to support, educate, and empower individuals on their journey to live happier, healthier, more fulfilled lives.
Personal Interests:  

I am often found in an antique or thrift store, and am passionate about home decor and styling (especially for holidays)! I enjoy entertaining friends at home, true crime documentaries/series/podcasts, audiobooks, and exploring historical sites and museums with my husband.