Casa De Mi Alma's Team

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Alexa is a vibrant Mental Health Therapist and Clinical Supervisor at Open Wings, a program within Casa De Mi Alma. With 9 years of experience, including 4 years in clinical practice, Alexa is an EMDR trained therapist and Integrative Trauma Practitioner. Her work is fueled by her deep passion for connection, empathy, and the belief that real healing happens through meaningful relationships. Specializing in trauma-informed therapy, Alexa focuses on the powerful mind-body connection to guide her clients toward healing and growth. She’s also a passionate advocate for affirmative therapy, ensuring that every person feels seen, respected, and celebrated for who they truly are. Alexa is on a mission to create spaces where people can feel safe, understood, and empowered to embrace their fullest potential. Outside of her work, Alexa is all about heavy lifting and CrossFit. She loves pushing her physical limits, believing that strength—both mental and physical—is key to flourishing in life. With her infectious energy and deep dedication, Alexa helps others heal, grow, and embrace their full potential. 

 Ike has over 40 years of experience providing mental health therapy and clinical hypnotherapy. Specializing in working with adults and couples, Ike believes that "there are many paths to mental health and well-being" and tailors his approach to each client’s unique needs. Inspired by his family’s commitment to community and spiritual development, Ike integrates both traditional Western therapy and alternative methods, including hypnotherapy and spiritual practices. His personal motto, "think globally and act locally," reflects his belief that healing begins in the community, one person at a time. "When you heal, I heal, and the world heals," he says, emphasizing the power of collective growth. In his free time, Ike loves to immerse himself in his guitar practice, carefully finding the rhythm as his fingers work through the strings to play his favorite tunes. It’s his way of unwinding and letting the music take him to another place—where the world fades and the melody flows. 

Jackie brings warmth, compassion, and a strong sense of community to her work as a CCSS provider. She is deeply committed to walking alongside individuals as they build practical skills, navigate everyday challenges, and move toward balance through meaningful, achievable goals.

With a background in Criminal Justice and community outreach, Jackie takes a person-centered, strengths-based approach that honors each individual’s lived experience. She is especially passionate about supporting children and early intervention, and she looks forward to pursuing a career in social work.

Outside of work, Jackie enjoys reading, staying active, and prioritizing self-care, believing that personal balance helps her show up with authenticity and care for the families she serves.

Melissa brings empathy, advocacy, and steady care into everything she does. With over eight years of experience in human services, she has supported children and families in a variety of roles, including as a Lead Case Manager in long-term foster care, where she helped ensure consistency and thoughtful coordination of care.

Currently, Melissa works as a CCSS provider, supporting individuals and families with reliability, structure, and a deep respect for each person’s unique needs. She is known for her calm presence, care-centered approach, and ability to help families navigate complex systems with clarity and support.

Rooted in her Los Angeles beginnings and raised in Sunland Park, New Mexico, Melissa brings a strong sense of community to her work. Outside of work, she enjoys staying active, homesteading, and spending time with her family. As a proud wife and mother, she carries the same values of commitment, resilience, and care into both her personal life and professional work.