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.
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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.
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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.
Sardonyx Whalen (They/Them)
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.
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.
Autumn Aragon (She/Her)
LMSW & LSAA
Autumn Aragon earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology with a Concentration in Addiction Counseling, a BA in Religious Studies, and a Master’s in Clinical Social Work.
Autumn has experience in addiction counseling, case management, and leadership roles supporting underserved populations. Using a person-centered, trauma informed approach, she strives to create a supportive and empowering space to facilitate vulnerability, reflection, and growth.
Autumn finds purpose in working with the LGBTQIA+ community, trauma survivors, and those impacted by substance use, using harm reductive models. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading, thrifting, and spending time with loved ones.
Bruce Kane (He/Him)
LMHC
Bruce Kane is a counselor whose own path informs his deep empathy and respect for those he serves. Growing up in Boston and serving seven and a half years as an 11B Infantryman in the U.S. Army, including deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he gained a firsthand understanding of resilience and the weight of trauma. The loss of brothers-in-arms to suicide ignited his commitment to helping others navigate life's toughest obstacles before they feel there is no way out.
Bruce channeled this commitment into his education, earning a Bachelor's in Psychology from Western Kentucky University and a Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, enhanced by a certificate in Addictions Education. He believes that with the right support, anyone can sculpt a better life for themselves and their family.
When not counseling, Bruce recharges by fishing, exploring local coffee shops, and faithfully watching the Patriots with his wife and their dogs.
Christine John (She/Her)
LCSW
Christine John is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 20 years of experience in the field. Throughout her career, she has worked with diverse populations across various settings, including schools, hospitals, and private practice. Christine is certified in play therapy, sand tray therapy, and nature-based therapies, and she blends these approaches with mindfulness-based therapies, CBT, and psychotherapy to offer a comprehensive, client-centered approach to treatment. Currently, Christine is furthering her expertise by studying trauma treatment modalities, deepening her commitment to providing holistic care. As a board certified social work and counselor supervisor, Christine is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of mental health professionals. Christine is a native of Albuquerque and holds a masters degree in social work from New Mexico Highlands University. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time outdoors and relaxing with her dogs.
Jannette Moore (She/Her)
LMSW
Jannette Moore was raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Virginia. As the spouse of an active-duty Air Force service member, she has had the opportunity to live in diverse locations including Texas, Japan, and Phoenix.
She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from Western New Mexico University in Silver City, New Mexico. Jannette chose a career in mental health out of a deep commitment to supporting and giving back to her Latinx community. She practices from a person-centered approach, grounded in the belief that every individual has the capacity for self-discovery and personal growth. She has experience working with both older adults and children and values the unique perspectives and needs of each age group.
In her free time, Jannette enjoys reading, running, and spending quality time with her family playing board games.
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.