Patricia Martinez Burr, PhD, LPCC, NCC

Patricia Martinez Burr, PhD, LPCC, NCC is the owner, Clinical Director, and CCSS Supervisor of our group practice Lotus Flower Counseling, LLC. 

Dr. Burr has 30+ years of experience as a clinical mental health practitioner, researcher, and educator on attachment and bonding. She now offers her expertise to supervise and guide her team of therapists through a trauma informed lens. 

She specializes in EMDR, relational trauma and relationship issues; whether self with self; self with intimate/interpersonal other; parent-child; or familial relationships. 

She has a PhD in Family Studies, an MA in Counseling, and BS in Psychology, and previously had her own private practice for over 29 years. She taught at the graduate level as an Assistant Professor in Counseling; and trained as a Clinical Trauma Professional with IATP; trained in Infant Mental Health; and Circle of Security Intensive and Parenting.

Dr. Burr is currently not accepting new clients. 

Cecilia Flores, MA, LMHC graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in Psychology and received her Master's degree in Clinical Counseling from NM Highlands University. 

Cecilia specializes in trauma, anxiety, and ADHD with both adolescents and adults. Cecilia is very person-centered and tailors therapy to meet clients individual needs. Cecilia is deeply committed to working with our community, emphasizing cultural awareness, and supporting the LGBTQ+ population.

Cecilia works with adolescents and prioritizes establishing a genuine connection where they feel seen, heard, and validated. Some techniques used with adolescents are therapeutic expression through art, sand tray, and talk therapy. Together, Cecilia and her teen clients work on issues such as self-esteem building, navigating relationships, peer pressure, ADHD skill-building, anxiety, and trauma. 

She also works with adults and focuses on the importance of building a therapeutic relationship where they feel safe to explore their inner self to find the answers for healing. Cecilia uses therapy modalities that include EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), mindfulness, somatic techniques, and psychoeducation. Cecilia and her adult clients work together on issues such as stress, adult ADHD, trauma, navigating relationships, self-esteem building, implementing boundaries, and life transitions. 

Cecilia also provides Comprehensive Community Support Services to Medicaid recipients (adolescents and adults) in need of support through their recovery of mental health disorders. These services might include coaching and support in employment, education, individual daily activities, leisure, and recreation. 

Cecilia is supervised under Dr. Cynthia Guzman. 

New Client Availability:

Cecilia is not accepting clients at this time. However, she does have a waitlist. To get added to her waitlist contact us here.

Lioudmila "Mila" Reinikainen, MA, LPCC, is a dedicated and experienced counselor who has spent over 8 years helping adolescents and adults work through trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, and relationship challenges. Mila creates a safe, empathetic environment where clients feel supported as they navigate life’s complex emotions and experiences.

Mila uses a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Prolonged Exposure Therapy, psychoeducation, and trauma-focused therapy. These approaches are tailored to each individual’s needs, helping clients manage their emotions, build coping skills, and process trauma in a healthy, constructive way.

Mila has extensive experience working with a diverse range of clients, including those dealing with substance use, families, couples, and Native American populations. Fluent in Russian, she offers culturally sensitive care to a broader community.

Embarking on therapy can feel daunting, but Mila is committed to creating a comfortable, trusting environment where you can set and achieve personalized goals. With her support, you’ll find the tools and resilience needed to heal and experience lasting, positive change.

New Client Availability:

Mila is accepting new clients. Go here to schedule an appointment with her. 

Crystal Krous, MA, LMHC, received her master’s in clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico Highlands University. Specializing in experiential and relationship-oriented therapies, Crystal creates a compassionate and holistic healing environment tailored to each client's unique journey. Clients drawn to Crystal often seek emotional and cognitive work, exploring new perspectives and unlearning unhelpful patterns. They desire to carve their own healing path, reflecting their values, culture, and needs.

Crystal's approach integrates evidence-based methods with creativity and personal wisdom, focusing on healing attachment wounds, discovering the true self, and building a mind/body connection. Crystal supports clients dealing with relational issues, parenting, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma through Mindful-Based Self-Compassion and Internal Family Systems. She provides psychoeducation to navigate developmental trauma, understand counterproductive behaviors, enhance communication, set boundaries, build trust, and foster authenticity.

Clients working with Crystal can expect a nurturing and supportive experience, characterized by a strong therapeutic relationship. Crystal's dedication helps clients embrace change, heal from loss, trauma, and violence, and bravely step into a new chapter of their lives.

Crystal is supervised by Patricia Martinez Burr, PhD, LPCC, NCC.

New Client Availability:

Crystal is accepting new clients. Go here to schedule an appointment with her. 

Jen Beno is currently working toward completion of her Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico Highlands University. She has also earned a BS in Psychology and a Master’s in Occupational Therapy from the University of New Mexico. Her prior experience as an occupational therapist allowed her the opportunity to work with individuals toward improving quality of life and wellbeing using a holistic approach to physical, mental, and emotional development. Jen brings this holistic perspective into her counseling philosophy.

Jen follows a humanistic and trauma-informed approach. She supports clients in their personal growth and healing process from a place of compassion, acceptance, and empathy.  Jen guides clients in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and emotions while incorporating mindfulness, psychoeducation, and a strengths-based philosophy. Some of her areas of focus include lifespan development, identity, trauma, grief, anxiety, and navigating life transitions.

Jen values meeting each of her clients exactly where they are, while honoring the wisdom each person brings from their diverse life experiences, cultural perspectives, and families of origin. She strives to create a safe and inclusive therapeutic space for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Jen is supervised by Patricia Martinez Burr, PhD, LPCC, NCC.

New Client Availability:

Jen is accepting new clients. Go here to schedule an appointment with her. 

Nicole embodies warmth and compassion in her role as the Administrative Manager. With meticulous attention to detail, she handles billing with empathy, ensuring a smooth and stress-free financial process for clients. 

Beyond her administrative duties, Nicole creates a supportive environment where every individual feels valued and welcomed. 

Nicole's commitment to excellence and dedication to fostering a nurturing atmosphere within Lotus Flower Counseling make her an indispensable pillar of the organization, reflecting the ethos of care and support at its core.