Patricia Martinez Burr, PhD, LPCC, NCC
Owner and Clinical Director
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.
“Like the lotus flower that is born out of mud, we must honor the darkest parts of ourselves and the most painful of our life's experiences, because they are what allow us to birth our most beautiful self.”
Debbie Ford
Cecilia Flores, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Director of Operations
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 not accepting clients at this time.
Veronica Salcido, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Veronica is a clinical mental health counselor specializing in relational trauma. She believes the inherent therapeutic goal is to achieve greater self-understanding in order to gain a healthy self and improve relationships with others.
As a bilingual and bicultural counselor and a daughter of an immigrant, Veronica understands the unique challenges individuals from diverse backgrounds may encounter. Also, being fluent in both English and Spanish allows Veronica to create a safe and inclusive space for clients to express themselves.
Veronica's educational background includes a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, including a strong foundation in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and interventions. Her specialties include assisting clients: navigate and heal from complex trauma within interpersonal relationships; and gain self-understanding and reclaim their sense of self for a healthier and more fulfilling connections with others.
Veronica is a LGBTQ+ advocate and recognizes the unique challenges that LGBTQ+ individuals encounter and offers a safe and affirming space for healing.
New Client Availability:
Veronica is not accepting clients at this time. However, she does have a waitlist. To get added to her waitlist contact us here.
Taylor Archuleta, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Taylor Archuleta, MA, LMHC, is a compassionate therapist dedicated to helping adolescents and adults find peace and healing in their lives. She earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from New Mexico Highlands University and has a deep passion for guiding individuals through their personal challenges. Taylor believes in the power of healing through mindfulness and works to create a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and safe.
In her practice, she prioritizes using evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), psychoeducation, and mindfulness practices to help clients manage anxiety, trauma, and everyday stress. Through a trauma-informed lens, Taylor encourages present-moment awareness, helping clients cultivate self-compassion, resilience, and a deeper connection to themselves.
By focusing on both healing and mindfulness, Taylor empowers her clients to develop the tools they need to navigate their recovery journey with strength and clarity. Her approach is both compassionate and practical, aiming to create lasting change and personal growth.
New Client Availability:
Taylor is accepting new clients. Go here to schedule an appointment with her.
Crystal Krous, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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.
New Client Availability:
Crystal is accepting new clients. Go here to schedule an appointment with her.
Craig Salisbury, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
Craig has 20+ years of experience with supporting clients in life transitions, anxiety, depression, and trauma. Craig brings a safe supportive space with a client centered approach. Craig has an extensive background in working with numerous diverse populations and is fluent in Spanish and is licensed in Illinois and New Mexico.
New Client Availability:
Craig is accepting new clients. Go here to schedule an appointment with him.
Jennifer Beno, MA, LMHC
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Jennifer earned 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.
New Client Availability:
Jen is accepting new clients. Go here to schedule an appointment with her.
Nicole DeCosta
Administrative Manager
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.
Michelle Gallegos, CSW
Community Support Worker
Michelle is a Community Support Worker within our practice. She provides support via the Comprehensive Community Support Services (CCSS) program funded by HSD.
She has extensive experience in Medicaid programs, nursing facility level of care, and community resource programs.
Michelle uses a coaching approach and helps clients set goals to build recovery and resiliency. She assists and educates clients with techniques to help set goals for daily living, education, employment, socialization, and recreation activities.
Contact us here to learn how you can get started with our CCSS services.