Teresita takes a client-centered approach grounded in curiosity, mutual respect, and honoring each person’s lived experiences. As a Genízara and Nuevomexicana, she values culturally attuned care and approaches each person with openness, seeking to understand the stories, relationships, identities, and experiences that shape their lives. As a systems thinker, she is curious about the many personal, cultural, historical, and environmental influences that contribute to each person’s well-being.

Teresita studied Film Studies at the College of Santa Fe and earned her graduate degree from New Mexico Highlands University. Her appreciation for storytelling continues to inform her therapeutic approach.

Outside of work, Teresita enjoys listening to songbirds, photography, practicing family traditions, and walking in both urban settings and nature.