Isaiah 9:6 “….And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”
Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health, Individual and Group Parent Education, and Emotion Focused Therapy.
Children, Adults, Couples, and Family Therapy, addressinga variety of concerns including: Anger, Anxiety, Behavioral Issues, Depression, Relationship Conflicts, Trauma, Grief and Loss.
As a Christian counseling agency, Cornerstone Christian Counseling therapists are experienced in and committed to integrating evidence-based methods with Christian/Biblical truths.
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Cornerstone Christian Counseling is a division of Amistad Family Services, Inc. which was founded in July of 2011. Amistad’s legacy was built largely on our faithfulness to the importance and power of relationships; specifically, the security found in safe, stable, loving interactions. This can be conceptualized as a rock; steady and stable, helping our clients and children weather the storms of life. The bible says Christ Jesus himself is our Corner Stone, and he who believes in Him will not be disappointed. (Eph. 2:20-22, 1 Peter 2:4-8, and Isaiah 19-13). Cornerstone Christian Counseling will strive to minister to those who are seeking the safety, security and unconditional love that comes when we allow Christ to be our foundation. He is the rock to help us weather the storm and the firm foundation to stand on as we set off to explore on our own.
All individuals are welcome at Cornerstone Christian Counseling, regardless of faith or religious beliefs. Therapists at Cornerstone Christian Counseling will respect the spiritual beliefs of others and will not attempt to force their faith or personal/spiritual beliefs on clients. However, as a Christian counseling agency, Cornerstone Christian Counseling therapists are experienced in and committed to integrating evidence-based methods with Christian/Biblical truths.
Evelyn Anderson-Martin is the Clinical Director at Cornerstone Christian Counseling. Evelyn received her Bachelor of Psychology degree from New Mexico State University (2005), Master of Social Work degree from New Mexico State University (2009) and Master of Criminal Justice degree from New Mexico State University (2011) Evelyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is endorsed as a Category III Infant Mental Health Specialist by the New Mexico Association of Infant Mental Health. Evelyn’s clinical practice is trauma informed and includes providing outpatient psychotherapy services to infants, children, adolescents, adults and families. She is trained and specializes in Faith Based Counseling, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Circle of Security™ Parenting. With benevolence, grace and understanding, Evelyn offers a highly personalized therapeutic approach using complementary evidence-based methodologies and techniques with each individual or family.
Janice Alvillar is a native of New Mexico and was born and raised in Albuquerque. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New Mexico. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work from New Mexico State University. Janice has been a practicing social worker in Dona Ana County for over 28 years. Her practice includes adults, families, and couples dealing with a variety of issues including, trauma, posttraumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment to life stressors and major medical conditions. Janice also works with delayed adults and adults suffering from traumatic brain injury. She has training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Emotional Triggers Treatment (ETT), Circle of Security Parenting (COSP), Sand Tray and Play Therapy. Janice serves as Treasure on the board of Prison Family Services. This organization provides services to the families of those incarcerated at Southern New Mexico Correction Facility. Janice considers it an honor to work at Cornerstone, which is a faith-based agency. She encourages her client’s to use their faith as a resource in the healing process. In her spare time Janice likes serving in her church and spending time with her family, her grandchildren and her most precious great-grandson, James.
Carly Marketto is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who utilizes systems theory to work with all age groups in individual, couple, and family settings. Using theories such as Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, Mindfulness, and Attachment Theory each client she meets will have therapy tailored to their needs and preferences to help them feel understood and accepted. Focus areas include anxiety, depression, relationship issues/communication, trauma, attachment, grief, and family dynamics. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Circle of Security Parenting Program (COS), Child Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Gottman Method, Prepare/Enrich, and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT). In her spare time, Carly enjoys hiking with her husband and dogs or rewatching The Office for the hundredth time.
Lillian Jimenez, LPCC, is a bilingual therapist who provides services in both English and Spanish, including therapy conducted fully in Spanish. She works with children, including ages 0–5 through dyadic work, couples, adults, and families using trauma-informed and attachment-focused approaches. Lillian is rostered in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), trained in Circle of Security, and EMDR basic trained. In her work, she helps clients understand how early experiences shape emotions, relationships, and patterns in daily life, while supporting the development of safety, regulation, and stronger family connections. She integrates play, attachment-based interventions, and evidence-based trauma therapies to support healing, build resilience, and help clients move toward meaningful and lasting change. For those who desire it, Lillian also offers the option to thoughtfully and ethically integrate Christian, Biblical principles alongside evidence-based therapeutic practices as part of the counseling process.
Yvonne Lemons is a Licensed Master Social Worker, she received her Bachelor of Community Health at New Mexico State University, then pursued a Masters in Social Work from Western New Mexico University. She is trained as a Circle of Security™ Parenting Program facilitator (COS), Infant Message, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and will be trained in Child-Parent Psychotherapy. Her clinical practice includes working with infants, children, adults, and families who have experienced abuse, neglect, adoption, attachment difficulties, anxiety, depression, post-partum depression, behavioral concerns with children, parenting difficulties, divorce, domestic violence, and trauma.
Samantha is originally from Aztec, New Mexico, but moved to Las Cruces to pursue a higher education at New Mexico State University. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, with a minor in Counseling and Educational Psychology, as well as a Master’s degree in Social Work. Samantha integrates evidence-based approaches into her practice by utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Systems Theory, and Solution-Focused Interventions to deliver person-centered treatment that addresses each client’s individual needs.
Outside of work, Samantha enjoys playing pickleball, painting, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends. She is also active in her church community and enjoys reading western and romance novels in her spare time.
Jessica Jameson was born and raised in Las Cruces and is in love with all things to do with the Organ Mountains. She recently graduated with her bachelor’s and Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University. She is currently in the process of becoming certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Circle of Security (COS), and Infant Mental Health. She loves working with women and children to help them find connection, support, understanding, and healing through the numerous challenges in life presents. Jessica particularly loves to look into situations through the lens of God’s faithfulness and how it walks hand-in-hand with evidenced-based therapies.
In her free time, Jessica loves to spend time with friends and family, hike, read, serve her church, and play with her dog. Her favorite food is popcorn, which she will eat for any meal of the day!
Jami Myles-Wells is a Licensed Mental Health Clinician. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Nebraska in Criminal Justice. This degree helped her to accomplish her dreams of working in the criminal justice world. She was trained as a crisis negotiator for the state of NE, department of correctional services. Her work in the criminal justice realm helped here to learn how to help juveniles, adults and the family unit. After years of being a stay-at-home mom, she decided to become a mental health clinician. She will be trained in Circle of Security (COS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) this fall. In her free time, she loves to help animal rescues, she can generally be found to have a puppy or nine at her home where she is nursing them back to life so they can go on to live happy lives!
Katrinka is a native New Mexican and resides in Las Cruces where she was born and raised. She holds a Masters degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling from Walden University. Katrinka also has a Masters degree in Family and Consumer Sciences from New Mexico State University.
Katrinka served in the United States Air Force and has experience and is familiar with the challenges that military families face while serving in the armed forces. She is married, has three adult children and four grandchildren.
Katrinka enjoys working with and serving individuals, couples, and families of all ages and backgrounds.
Anissa is a native of Silver City, New Mexico, and earned both her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and her master’s degree in social work from New Mexico State University.
Her clinical practice spans all age groups, with a special passion for supporting families. Anissa has experience working with individuals facing domestic violence, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, marriage difficulties, self-esteem issues, physical and developmental disabilities, and attachment difficulties.
She is trained in a variety of effective therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Circle of Security (COS), AutPlay Therapy, and is continuing training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP).
In her free time, Anissa enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, watching sports, and reading romance novels.
Bella is a licensed mental health counselor who recently received her masters in clinical mental health counseling with an emphasis in trauma. Bella utilizes theories such as Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Theory, and Attachment Theory to ensure that each client has a therapeutic journey tailored to their needs.
As a native New Mexican, Bella enjoys all the food and culture that our community has to offer in her spare time. She also loves to cook, enjoy her friends and family, and get engrossed in a good book or show.
Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and two master’s degrees, one in Criminal Justice and Social Work with an emphasis in Outdoor behavioral health. After retiring from years of dedicated public service, Ben transitioned into clinical social work with the same commitment of services to individuals, families, and community navigating trauma, crisis and life transitions.
Drawing from experience in high-stress, critical situations, Ben blends his knowledge and experience in crisis intervention, resilience-building, and compassionate communication to therapy. His clinical approach is grounded in empathy, cultural awareness and evidence-based practices, with a particular interest in working with first responders, children, families, and individuals impacted by trauma.
Ben is devoted to bridging the gap between public safety and awareness and mental health, advocating for holistic care and accessible support systems through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Somatic Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). This is to ensure that each client’s therapeutic journey is tailored to them. This is offered through a nonjudgemental, safe environment which reflects deep respect for the individual experience and a belief in each person’s capacity for growth, healing and meaningful change while clients are encouraged to use their faith as an additional resource in their healing process.
At home, I share my life with my boyfriend Donavan and Evie, our beloved fur baby who fully embraces her role as the princess of the house. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, drawing, cooking, and diving into podcasts—especially anything true crime.
Born and raised in Las Cruces, NM, Erika has always had a passion for helping and supporting others. She is a compassionate individual who values family, faith, creativity, and connection. Erika has worked as a mental health intake coordinator at Cornerstone Christian Counseling for over four years. In addition to her career, Erika is also a licensed nail technician and enjoys beautifying nails on the side. Outside of work she enjoys family outings and outdoor adventures with her husband and children. Faith holds a significant place in her life as she finds strength and purpose in God’s word.
My name is Ina Saiz, originally from Santa Fe, New Mexico, and I’ve been proud to call Las Cruces home for the past 11 years. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology from New Mexico State University, where my passion for science and medicine truly took root. That academic journey continues to inspire me to make a meaningful, positive impact in my community.
At home, I share my life with my boyfriend Donavan and Evie, our beloved fur baby who fully embraces her role as the princess of the house. When I’m not working, I enjoy reading, drawing, cooking, and diving into podcasts—especially anything true crime.
Bianca Fonseca serves as the Intake Coordinator at Cornerstone Christian Counseling, where she helps connect clients with biblically based mental health services for all ages. With a decade of experience as a Sunday school teacher, Bianca brings compassion and faith to her work. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering at her church, baking, and reading.
