Desiree Garcia, MA, LPCC, is the owner of YMCS and a board-certified Professional Clinical Mental Health Counselor dedicated to helping teens and young adults navigate life’s challenges. Serving Albuquerque, NM, since 2012, she launched her private practice in 2020 and expanded to a group practice in 2023. With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Brainspotting, she is passionate about guiding clients through trauma, anxiety, and depression. Desiree believes in creating a safe, supportive space where individuals can process emotions, build resilience, and take meaningful steps toward healing.

Mikaylah Campbell, BA, NMHU Student, is our administrative assistant. She is working toward becoming a licensed clinical social worker and enjoys working with and learning from others. She is passionate about Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and loves to hear others express their passions in life. Her bubbly personality and caring attitude is sure to greet you at the door. Her passion is working with people because You Matter!  

My name is Melissa Espinoza, and I am a Community Support Worker (CCSS). I have more than ten years of experience helping people. I have experience working in a range of places, including outpatient clinics, skilled nursing facilities, and hospitals, teen and adult outpatient facilities.  Helping people become independent and improve their general well-being is something I am very passionate about. Being a member of the You Matter . Supporting our clients in their times of need makes me happy and honored of our work. 

Isaac Penner, MA, LMHC, is a board-certified Licensed Mental Health Counselor and proud New Mexico native and Veteran. Specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), he takes a trauma-informed approach, understanding how brain organization and dysfunction impact daily life. Isaac recognizes that starting therapy can be challenging, so he strives to create a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. With empathy and compassion, he walks alongside clients on their journey toward self-awareness, acceptance, and personal growth.

Christina Williams, MA, LMHC, is a board-certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor with a deep passion for helping others. Before becoming a therapist, she spent 14 years working in the nonprofit sector, gaining valuable experience in human services. An avid reader and crochet enthusiast, she brings curiosity and creativity into her work. Christina takes a multi-modal approach to therapy, honoring each client’s unique history and identity while integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) with mindfulness practices. She understands that starting therapy takes courage and strives to meet each client with empathy, compassion, and a collaborative spirit.

Faye Magsby, MA, LMHC, is a dedicated therapist with a deep commitment to trauma-informed care. Growing up and working in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has shaped her understanding of diverse experiences and the complexities of personal healing. She believes that self-awareness and self-acceptance are the foundation for growth and is passionate about helping clients navigate this transformative journey. Faye creates a safe and nurturing space where individuals can explore their emotions with empathy and support. Using a tailored approach that includes Humanistic Therapy, CBT, DBT, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and trauma-focused techniques, she meets each client’s unique needs with compassion and expertise.

Yvonne Moghadam, MA, LMHC, is a compassionate and experienced therapist dedicated to helping individuals find peace and hope in life’s challenges. Born and raised in Albuquerque, she is a proud first-generation, bilingual (Spanish/English) counselor who has been serving the community since 2014. Yvonne works with teens and adults, providing a supportive space for healing and growth. She believes that everyone has the capacity to heal from past and present struggles. With training in Trauma-Informed Care, EMDR, ADHD treatment, substance use disorders, CBT, DBT, grief and loss, postpartum depression, and more, she tailors her approach to meet each client’s unique needs.

Abby Rosas-Saldaña, LMSW, is a Licensed Master of Social Work with over a decade of experience empowering children, adolescents, and teens, particularly within vulnerable populations such as the unhoused, LGBTQ+ community, and those facing domestic violence. Raised in Albuquerque/Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Abby embraces her Mexican-American heritage and is dedicated to providing inclusive, trauma-informed care. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches, including CBT and strengths-based methods, to support her clients in their unique healing journeys.

Edwin Vargas. LMSW, is a professional clinical social worker with 30 years of experience in various settings, including education, medical facilities, drug and alcohol treatment centers, dialysis clinics, hospice care, and private counseling practices. He holds a Master’s Degree from Fordham University and is deeply influenced by his bilingual and bicultural roots. Mr. Vargas utilizes a strength-based approach in his work, ensuring that treatment plans are client-centered, measurable, and attainable. His career has been shaped by his commitment to lifelong learning and his role as an educator, advocate, counselor, and clinician.

Kelli Matajcich, P-LMHC, is a provisional psychotherapist based in Farmington, NM, with a background in school counseling from 2017 to 2025. Currently, she specializes in supporting children, teens, and adults through life's most challenging moments, with a particular focus on grief counseling. Kelli's expertise includes anger management, anxiety, depression, family conflict, infidelity, self-esteem, suicidal ideation, and PTSD. She creates a safe, empathetic space for healing and offers play therapy for children, career counseling for adults, and parenting support. Kelli is committed to helping clients navigate life transitions, grief, and other concerns through both telehealth and in-person sessions.