About

Hello my name is Brenda L. Olivas-Caperton, currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) for the state of Texas and a Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LPCC) for the State of New Mexico. I have been practicing since 2008, working with ages 3 to geriatrics. My license with the State of New Mexico is currently in retirement status.

My education includes the following: The University of the Southwest, a private, Christian university is where I graduated with a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Mental Health Counseling in May of 2008. I also graduated with a Bachelor of Science with a major in Business Management and a minor in Criminal Justice in May of 2004 from the University of the Southwest. I also graduated with an Associate of Science with a major in Criminal Justice and a minor in Business Management in May of 2003 from New Mexico Junior College.

Specialty areas include Trauma Informed Care and Addictions. I completed specialized training in Trauma Informed Care, an evidenced based model with the Sanctuary Institute in Yonkers, New York. I also completed specialized training in the Matrix Model, an evidenced based model in Los Angeles, California. I am also certified as a key supervisor in the Matrix Model, being able to provide oversight ensuring fidelity to the model.

Adolescent/Child Services, Anxiety Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder, Bereavement-Grief Counseling, Child Abuse, Co-morbidity, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Domestic Violence, Life Management Counseling, Mood Disorders, Parenting Issues, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexual-Physical Abuse, Stress Management, Substance Abuse Professional, and Women's Issues are other areas of specialty.

"Evening and Weekend Appointments Available"

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
- Audrey Hepburn