Clinical
Jessica Diaz, LMFT (She/Her)
Clinical Director
Jessica Diaz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds a Master’s degree in Counseling with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Relations with a minor in Psychology.
Jessica brings a compassionate, relational, and developmentally informed approach to both clinical work and supervision. Her practice integrates evidence-based, trauma-informed, and strengths-based modalities, and she has extensive experience providing individual, couples, and family therapy across diverse clinical settings. She is deeply committed to helping clients build resilience, cultivate healthy relationships, and support growth across the lifespan.
In addition to her clinical practice, Jessica provides reflective supervision and professional development for clinicians, with a strong emphasis on ethical practice, clinical skill development, and sustainable professional growth. She also supervises Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS), ensuring community-based programming aligns with clinical treatment goals and recovery-oriented best practices.
Known for her ethical leadership, strong therapeutic alliances, and dedication to mentorship, Jessica is committed to advancing accessible, high-quality mental health care. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys spending time with family, being outdoors, gardening, cooking, and surrounding herself with peaceful scenery - practices that reflect her belief in balance, self-care, and holistic well-being.
Chris Benitez (He/Him)
LMHC
Chris received his Masters Degree in Counseling from the University of New Mexico. He also received a certificate in Ecotherapy from Terra Soma Ecopsychology Training Institute, in California.
Before becoming a therapist, Chris worked as a case manager with individuals reentering society from incarceration. Chris has a passion for working with underserved communities, and supporting individuals in major life transitions. Chris’s approach to counseling is deeply rooted in Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, DBT, and Mindfulness-Based Somatic Emotional Processing. Additionally, Chris offers walk-and-talk Ecotherapy sessions on local hiking trails.
Chris believes that all people have the strength and resilience of the Earth within them, and views the therapy process as one of discovering, or rediscovering, this inner strength, resilience, and capacity for wellbeing. When not working Chris can usually be found running, hiking, or skiing in the mountains, meditating, or playing drums.
John Hill (He/Him)
LPCC
John is a mental health counselor and graduate of New Mexico Highlands University who works with adolescents and adults. He strives to offer a supportive space where you will be heard and respected. His approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, which means you’ll explore how past experiences and relationships may be shaping your present patterns, while also addressing what’s happening in your life right now. John works from a trauma‑informed perspective and understands that many of our struggles make sense within the context of what we've been through.
John specializes in working with survivors of complex trauma, LGBTQ+ clients, and people struggling with substance use issues. He is committed to providing affirming, inclusive support and believes therapy should be a place where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are. Above all, he aims to focus on empathy and empowerment in your work together. Therapy is a collaborative process, and you are the expert on your own life! John believes the therapist’s role is to walk alongside you, helping you deepen your insight, and supporting you in building the tools and confidence you need to be your best and most authentic self.
In his free time, John enjoys cooking, meditating, racing motorcycles, and spending time with his family.
John Hill (He/Him)
LPCC
John is a mental health counselor and graduate of New Mexico Highlands University who works with adolescents and adults. He strives to offer a supportive space where you will be heard and respected. His approach is rooted in psychodynamic therapy, which means you’ll explore how past experiences and relationships may be shaping your present patterns, while also addressing what’s happening in your life right now. John works from a trauma‑informed perspective and understands that many of our struggles make sense within the context of what we've been through.
John specializes in working with survivors of complex trauma, LGBTQ+ clients, and people struggling with substance use issues. He is committed to providing affirming, inclusive support and believes therapy should be a place where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are. Above all, he aims to focus on empathy and empowerment in your work together. Therapy is a collaborative process, and you are the expert on your own life! John believes the therapist’s role is to walk alongside you, helping you deepen your insight, and supporting you in building the tools and confidence you need to be your best and most authentic self.
In his free time, John enjoys cooking, meditating, racing motorcycles, and spending time with his family.
Quinn Mulhern (He/Him)
LMSW
Quinn Mulhern graduated from Silberman School of Social Work in New York City in May of 2021. After moving back to New Mexico, Quinn joined the Albuquerque Community Safety Department (ACS). Here he worked as a Behavioral Health Responder, where his job was to respond in-person to 911 calls to provide behavioral health support, crisis management, and care-coordination for people in need.
Quinn has extensive experience helping people through some of the most difficult moments in their lives, using empathy, honesty, and understanding. Using concepts from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, trauma-informed care, and strengths-based approaches, Quinn aims to create a therapeutic environment that is both comfortable and challenging-one that blends practical skill-building with in-depth analysis of personal history, childhood trauma, and unconscious patterns. As a martial arts instructor for over 20 years, Quinn has observed the incredible human potential for change and transformation. As a social worker, he believes that all people, no matter who they are or what they have gone through, can find the strength, compassion, and wisdom to heal themselves.
In his free time, Quinn can be found in a park, mountain, or river enjoying life with his 5-year-old son. Quinn enjoys history, philosophy, writing, politics, video games, jiu jitsu, and lounging with his two cats, Hippo and Strawberry.
Cherie' LaVassaur (She/Her)
LMSW
Cherie’ LaVassaur is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) and dedicated therapist
who believes that every individual has the capacity for growth, healing and positive
change. She is committed to providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental
environment where clients feel heard, respected and empowered to work towards
personal goals.
Cherie’ utilizes an integrative therapeutic approach tailored to each client’s unique
needs. Her work incorporates CBT, DBT, psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness practices
and solution-focused interventions. By combining evidence-based techniques with a
deeper understanding of personal experiences and behavior patterns, she helps clients
develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness and create meaningful,
lasting change.
Cherie’ works with individuals of all ages and backgrounds and is passionate about
supporting people through life’s challenges. Whether clients are navigating anxiety,
depression, trauma, stress, relationship concerns, life transitions or personal growth.
She approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy, authenticity and respect.
Cherie’ considers it a privilege to walk alongside her clients on their journey towards
greater emotional well-being, healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.
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Jazmin Gamez (She/Her)
LMSW
Jazmin was born and raised in Albuquerque and has always had a strong passion for helping others and making a positive impact in her community. From an early age, she knew she wanted to pursue a career in the helping profession, where she could support individuals and families through life’s challenges. For the past six years, Jazmin has worked as a caregiver, gaining valuable hands-on experience providing compassionate care, emotional support, and advocacy for those in need. Her time as a caregiver strengthened her commitment to serving others and inspired her to further her education in the field of social work.
While working full-time as a caregiver, Jazmin earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from Eastern New Mexico University. Motivated to continue growing both personally and professionally, she quickly went on to pursue her Master’s Degree at Western New Mexico University. Jazmin is passionate about continuing to learn, expand her knowledge, and develop the skills needed to best support the people she serves. She is especially excited to work with children, families, and individuals from diverse backgrounds and hopes to create meaningful, supportive relationships that empower others to thrive.
Outside of her professional and academic life, Jazmin enjoys spending her free time playing video games, reading, and shopping. She values balance in her life and appreciates activities that allow her to relax, recharge, and connect with her personal interests.
Joshua Trujillo (He/Him)
LMSW
Joshua Trujillo is a licensed master's-trained social worker who was born and raised in northern New Mexico. He has experience working with homeless and at-risk youth and young adults navigating transitional periods in their lives. Prior to his current role, Joshua worked as an inpatient case manager at a hospital in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and provided outpatient behavioral therapy services to residents of Taos, New Mexico.
Joshua earned his Master of Social Work degree from New Mexico State University. He utilizes a multimodal approach in his clinical practice, drawing from a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and other therapeutic frameworks. He approaches each session through a person-centered lens, striving to meet the unique needs, goals, and strengths of every individual he serves.
Outside of his professional work, Joshua enjoys spending time with his partner and family, taking walks with their dog, and traveling to new cities and states.
Sardonyx Whalen (He/They)
LCSW
Sardonyx Whalen was raised in Albuquerque, NM. They received their Master of Social Work from Western New Mexico University and are a Licensed Master Social Worker who joined Complete Behavioral Health in 2024.
Before graduating school, they volunteered at Agora Crisis Center and earned two Bachelor’s degrees from the University of New Mexico in Music and Applied Math & Statistics. They have experience supporting children, families, couples, and individuals in healing from trauma, fostering positive self-image, connecting with their loved ones, and building their resiliency. They draw from client-centered, relational, and psychodynamic theories, ensuring each person feels seen and heard in a safe, supportive environment. They are trained in EMDR and blend attachment, gestalt, somatic, object relations, and behavioral theories to support clients’ growth.
Sardonyx enjoys spending their free time with family, friends, and cats, playing chess and Dungeons & Dragons, singing, practicing improv, and staying physically active.