Elizabeth Fernandez, LCSW, Children’s Clinical Director
Elizabeth attended New Mexico State University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Bachelors of Arts in Foreign Languages and her Master’s Degree in Social Work. She provided intensive in home services to Dona Ana County as a Multi Systemic Therapist for Problem Sexual Behaviors (MST-PSB) both as a therapist and supervisor, for about nine years, collectively. Elizabeth is currently the Children’s Clinical Director. Elizabeth hopes to continue to grow access to behavioral health services across the county to ensure all children, youth and families can receive quality mental health services.

Thomas Sanchez, LCSW, Outpatient-BMS Clinical Supervisor
Thomas received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from NMSU and completed his Master’s in Social Work in 2014. Thomas’s own life experiences lead him to pursue the counseling/therapy and social work field. Thomas has worked in various settings, including an RTC, boys’ youth shelter and group home, as well as in the academic setting as a guidance/advisor for high school students. Thomas enjoys working with teenagers and helping this population transition smoothly into adulthood. Thomas is passionate about working with those that struggle with substance abuse and defiant behaviors and supporting them in lifelong recovery and sobriety. Thomas has been independently licensed in Social Work since 2019. Thomas serves as one of our Outpatient Clinical Supervisors here at LCDF, and he plays an important role in developing and supporting this team of therapists.

Teresa Samaniego, LCSW
Teresa received a master’s in social work from Western New Mexico University while working full time in Child Protective Services. Teresa’s experience surrounds working with children in foster care, adoptions, trauma, suicide prevention, and mental health advocacy in schools. Some of her passions include trauma work, children who are in the foster care system and working with foster parents. Teresa is currently the Treatment Foster Care Therapist. Teresa is certified in QPR, TFCBT and is working towards a certification in EMDR. Outside of work, she is a published author, loves the outdoors and a good book!

Migdalia Perez, LMSW
Migdalia graduated with a bachelor’s in social work in 2017, followed by her master’s in social work in May 2022. She has experience working with CASA(Court Appointed Special Advocate), PSR(Psycho Social Rehabilitation) as well as(CCSS) Comprehensive Community Support Services. Her most recent experience in acute care is with children and adults. Migdalia enjoys working with adolescents and teaching mindfulness techniques, paired with cognitive restructuring. She likes to implement solution focused therapy techniques to support her patients. In her free time Migdalia likes listening to audio books and spending time in nature.

Terry Hummel, LMHC
Terry attended Arizona State University where she received her bachelor’s degree in Family and Human Development and then attended Walden University where she obtained her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Terry enjoys working with all children and adolescents, but most recently has worked with youth who are questioning their sexuality/identity. She believes in giving adolescents a safe place to talk, share, and feel understood. Outside of her job as a therapist, Terry enjoys music, gardening, and laughing with her family.

Madelon Winters, LCSW, TFC Clinical Supervisor

Mariana Cazares Rodriguez, LMHC
Mariana Cazares Rodriguez (LMHC) attended New Mexico State University where she received two bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Counseling & Community Psychology and later received her Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. She currently provides integrated behavioral health services at LCDF school-based clinics, focusing on providing walk-in crisis services, and individual and group counseling services.