Our Founder

Griselda Villalobos, Ph.D., LCSW,
Director and Clinical Supervisor

Dr. Villalobos is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and LCSW Supervisor in the state of Texas. She graduated from Fielding University in 2019 with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. Dr. Villalobos earned a doctoral degree in Social Work Research at The University of Texas at El Paso in 2009. Her pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology was completed at the El Paso VA Healthcare System, where she trained extensively on the delivery of evidence-based practices for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, depression, chronic pain, insomnia, and anxiety disorders.

Dr. Villalobos has 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapies such as CBT for Depression, CBT for Chronic Pain, and CBT for Insomnia. She is a trained and experienced trauma therapist who specializes in Prolonged Exposure and Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD. Additionally, she is a certified EMDR  therapist and an EMDR Approved Consultant.  Dr. Villalobos is a native El Pasoan and is fluent in Spanish.

Our Team

Paola Quiroz
Behavioral Health Technician

Paola Quiroz graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in Psychology and a certificate in Pre-Health Professions, which she pursued while working as a pharmacy technician. Initially a pre-pharmacy student, she discovered her passion for psychology and decided to shift her focus. Born and raised in El Paso, Paola is bilingual and aims to pursue a master's degree in clinical psychology, specializing in neuropsychology.

Jacqueline Martinez
Behavioral Health Technician

Jacqueline Martinez, our Behavioral Health Technician, completed her Bachelor of Psychology at the University of North Texas summa cum laude.  As a native El Pasoan, she understands the Hispanic and military cultures. Her career goals are to attain a Master of Social Work Degree and a PhD in Clinical Psychology. She hopes to develop expertise in working with children and adolescents.

Our Providers

Elizabeth Mays, LPC
Contract Therapist

A native of El Paso, Elizabeth Mays, LPC attended Texas A & M University and received a B.A. in Psychology. She later earned a Master of Education in Counseling from Sam Houston State University in 2012.  She has experience providing counseling services to various individuals, particularly adolescents, in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency placement shelters. When working with clients, Ms. Mays utilizes both person-centered and trauma-informed care techniques to provide a compassionate approach to counseling.  She provides counseling in English and Spanish.

Jennifer Lopez, LPC
Contract Therapist

Jennifer Lopez, LPC, is a Veteran of the United States Army and Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M University-Central Texas in 2019 with a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She joined the United States Army in 2007 and has two combat tours to Iraq. She completed her internship and worked in the correctional setting as a Mental Health Counselor providing individual therapy, group therapy, and crisis interventions. She has clinical experience with treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, gender dysphoria, life transitions, mild cognitive impairments, and intellectual disabilities. She is trained in the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. She utilizes a non-judgmental and open approach which works well across all demographics, cultures, and beliefs.  She is a native El Pasoan who returned to serve her community.

Mariaelena S. Knight, LCSW, CART, LMSW-IPR
Contract Therapist

Mariaelena Knight completed her Master of Social Work Degree at New Mexico State University and her Business Administration Degree at the University of Phoenix. Mariaelena was born and raised in El Paso and is bilingual in Spanish and English. She has a Clinical License to practice in Texas and New Mexico and is a Certified Anger Resolution Therapist. She has 17 years of Social Work experience across various settings, including Child Protective Services, Foster and Adoption, Clinical Social Work, and private practice. Mariaelena has an appreciation for working with individuals, families, and couples. She has clinical experience treating depression, anxiety, anger, relational problems, grief, and prenatal and postpartum depression. Mariaelena continually updates her skill set and knowledge to include innovative methodologies. Her therapeutic approach accentuates a safe, open, non-judgmental place, and holistic style to mental health where her clients can find comfort, validation, and insight. She provides counseling in English and Spanish.

Ana Quiñones, LCSW, MPH
Contract Therapist

Ana Quiñones is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Texas. She holds a Master of Social Work degree from Columbia University (2018) and a Master of Public Health degree from Johns Hopkins University (2021). Ana completed an internship at a mental health hospital in Amarillo, TX, where she gained experience working with individuals across the lifespan in group therapy and conducting individual assessments. With a background in child protective services and the child welfare program, Ana has extensive experience in working with children and families. She has experience in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. She specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, body image issues, and more among young people. Ana is dedicated to offering counseling services in both English and Spanish. Her approach is creative, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive, always considering the environment, family unit, and the unique circumstances of each client. She is passionate about fostering understanding and healing within the individual and family system.