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LIFE HEALING CENTER OF SANTA FE STAFF BIOGRAPHIES
The care team at Life Healing Center are licensed mental health and addiction treatment professionals selected for their ability to work with a wide range of clients, families, and problems.
SENIOR MANAGERS
Karen Brownd, MA, LPCC, CSAT – Clinical Director
Karen’s varied background includes five years as a primary therapist at Life healing Center, as well as experience with persons having co-occurring disorders in an addiction treatment setting. She has additional training in sexual addiction under Dr. Patrick Carnes, and also in working with grief and loss. Karen also utilizes a variety of therapeutic techniques to enhance the client’s internal resources as a spiritual basis for personal transformation – healing from within. Karen is a graduate of the University of Memphis and of Southwestern College.
Dr. Roxana Raicu, MD – Medical Director
Dr. Raicu is originally from Bucharest, Romania and received her medical degree from Carol Davila University. She completed her training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX and specializes in Adult as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. While in Houston she completed another Fellowship in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy at The Houston Galveston Psychoanalytic Institute. She is Board Certified in Adult Psychiatry as well as Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Aside from being a consultant psychiatrist for the Life Healing Center, she is in private practice working with families in Santa Fe area. She also serves a broad range of communities in New Mexico by providing telemedicine consultations.
Marshall Millikin – Director of Marketing & Admissions
Having worked in the treatment field since 1995, Marshall has served in a variety of marketing, management and administrative roles. For many years he was a co-owner and Marketing Director of Onsite Workshops, and also served in referral relations for Cumberland Heights Treatment Center prior to joining Life Healing Center in 2007. Marshall is based in Nashville, TN and also serves as the Clinical Outreach Coordinator in the Southeast and lower-Midwest regions of the United States.
OUR CARE TEAM
Sonja Frenz, LPC, MSW – Therapist
(University Kassel, Germany; Hakomi Institute of Boulder) Sonja has been with the Life Healing Center since 1998 as a Lead Counselor, and she is now with us as a part-time weekend therapist. She is offering body-mind centered psychotherapy and integrates principles of mindfulness and non-violence in her sessions. Sonja has a special interest in sharing meditation and relaxation techniques, helping to build inner resources through somatic experiencing.
Morgan Holford, MA, LMHC – Therapist
Morgan is a Certified Hakomi Therapist and Trainer who has worked extensively with individuals and couples in private practice for more than 20 years. Her primary modality is Hakomi Experiential Psychotherapy, a body-centered, mindfulness-based method. The focus of her work at Life Healing Center is somatic trauma resolution, helping clients build safety, resources and empowerment in their bodies.
Darby Long, MA, LPCC – Therapist
(University of Wisconsin, Texas Women’s University) Darby has 27 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families in residential and private practice settings. Darby’s experiential approach to therapy involves mind/body/spirit integration with a special focus on the release of blocked emotions. She has created 24 guided imagery meditations for relaxation and wellness. Darby is Level II trained in EMDR and DBT. Her work at LHC includes Breath/Energy sessions to release blocked emotions.
Alisha Shelbourn, MA, LPAT – Therapist
(Southwestern College) Alisha has been an art therapist for four years, and also has a diverse background working with children, families, and individuals at varying stages of treatment and recovery. She has many years experience in the trauma recovery and addictions fields, as well as working with inmates in the corrections system. Alisha employs art and process therapy to empower her clients and facilitate their connection with the inner self and spiritual growth.
Tisha Sjostrand, M.A., LMHC, LPH – Family Therapist
(College of Santa Fe) Tisha has over 10 years of experience in the mental health and health care communities. As an educator, nurse, and psychotherapist, she is able to apply a holistic approach to wellness. Her philosophical approach is to bridge the great divide of mind, body, and spirit. She is currently and adjunct faculty member of the Education Department at the College of Santa Fe and a weekend family therapist at Life Healing Center.
Paige Paul, MA, LMHC, LSAA – Therapist
A graduate of the College of Santa Fe, BA, and Southwestern College, MA, Paige has been working in inpatient treatment settings with an addiction focus for the past two years. She is experienced in working with co-occurring disorders in all phases of the recovery process, and has received extensive training in sexual addiction. As a skilled Art Therapist, Paige utilizes this creative therapy to facilitate growth and empower patients from within. Paige currently facilitates the Men’s Sexual Integrity Program.
Dr. Blair Sylvan Grey, M.A., D.O.M. – Acupuncturist
Dr. Sylvan Grey has been practicing oriental medicine for 01 years. She has studied with the 88th Generational Daoist Master of the Jade Purity School for six years, focusing on psychological and emotional disharmonies. Blair integrates other vibrational modalities, such as tuning forks and essential oils, to assist each patient attune to their spiritual core as they release any trauma within. Acupuncture balances the body’s energy, facilitating a body-mind integration of the daily therapeutic process.
Bret Alexander – Counselor Aides Supervisor
Bret has many years of experience working with the experiential learning platforms. He has been an Outdoor Education Field Instructor, Wilderness Instructor, Ropes Course Facilitator, Raft Guide, Ski Instructor, and youth Corrections Officer. As the deportment supervisor, he is able to pull from his experience to provide trainings that are educational, interactive, and most of all fun. Bret continues to assist his team members and promote their individual growth to provide the best support system possible and enhance the patient’s therapeutic process.
Kenneth H. Farr – Director of Food Services
(Southern University of New York) As our Executive Chef, Ken is responsible for all food preparation, menu development, dietary staff, and kitchen maintenance. Working closely with the Clinical Staff, he has created low-fat, delicious and appealing menus. He invites patients to participate in meal preparation through cooking demonstrations and seminars.
Janna Kipness, LPCC –Therapist
Janna is a graduate of Cornell University, BA and Southwestern College, MA. Janna has been a practicing therapist since 1993. She has experience working with troubled youth as well as adults suffering from all Axis I, II, and co-occurring disorders. Janna is certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy and specializes in CBT and transpersonal therapies. She comes to Life Healing center with a solid background in trauma, suicide, and crisis interventions, and is receiving extensive training in sex addiction.
Chrissie Brogger – Clinical Outreach Coordinator
Chrissie Brogger brings a broad base of experience to her new role as Life Healing Center’s Clinical Outreach Coordinator for the State of New Mexico. Chrissie worked for over ten years in both advertising and public relations whilst based in The United Kingdom and her roles at Life Healing Center have included developing and running the Day Treatment Program and, most recently, acting as Care Coordinator for the Admissions Department.
Cheryl Cambay – Clinical Outreach Coordinator
Cheryl comes with ten years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field in a variety of different capacities. With five years of outreach and marketing work in the addictions field, Cheryl is experienced in the areas of trauma, eating disorders, chemical dependency, and sexual addictions. She is based in Southern California, and serves as the Clinical Outreach Coordinator for the Western region of the U.S. and Canada.
Michaela Herrera, MA – Admissions Care Coordinator
Michaela has her degrees in Psychology and Counseling respectively. She has 2 ½ years experience as Street Outreach Coordinator working with and advocating for homeless teens in Santa Fe. During her graduate school work she began working at Life Healing Center as a residential counselor and is now back at Life Healing Center in the role of admissions coordinator.
David Lewis, MA – Clinical Outreach Coordinator
David joined LHC in October of 2008 after 18 years in Behavioral Healthcare. This experience included overseeing day to day operations at S.T.A.R. Sexual Trauma and Recovery, managing the overall inception and development of Gray Wolf Ranch in Seattle Washington, as well as providing direct supervisory and clinical service to the addicted population. His skill set includes programmatic administration and referral relations. He holds two degrees from the University of Wisconsin and is trained in addiction treatment through the Hazelden Foundation in Minnesota. Today his talents are focused on clinical outreach for Life Healing as our east coast representative.
