Total Eclipse of the Heart
Nicholas Vandiver is pursuing a Master of Social Work with a Clinical Concentration at New Mexico Highlands University and an intern at our Santa Fe office. Nick has spent his career working to promote social justice projects in Latin America and facilitating wilderness therapy groups in adventurous outdoor settings.
“I value integrative learning processes and trauma-informed practices to help people find perspective and develop resilience in their lives. I’m from northern New Mexico, and I take pride in my passion for supporting all of our unique and diverse communities.”
Jude Jochem is pursuing a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Through Adams State University, Located In Alamosa, Colorado, and is an intern at our Santa Fe office. Jude mainly uses person-centered approaches, focusing on unconditional positive regard, as clients are always true experts on themselves.
“I’ve lived in NM all my life, only leaving to continue my education. As someone with speech issues, I know firsthand just how important it is to have someone who truly listens to you.”
Elias Burke, LMHC, is a local New Mexican and MIS graduate who switched gears from the tech world and gained a Master’s in Counseling from Southwestern College. During his internship at the Tierra Nueva Counseling Center, he was proud to provide pro-bono and low-cost bilingual counseling to the community. Since then, He’s worked with individual adults, children, adolescents, couples, families, and groups in both residential inpatient and outpatient settings.
“I utilize a flexible, person-centered, humanistic, integrative clinical approach that recognizes that each individual may benefit from something a little bit different. I strive to incorporate compassionate, curious, attachment-based, trauma-informed care with solution-oriented, cognitive, existential, and mindfulness-based approaches. I believe in the power of laughter and love in healing and the potential in each one of us to grow, learn, and reach our goals.”
At Serna Solutions, we recognize the importance of not only staying active but also of play and team camaraderie. Did you know we have our own staff basketball team? This team embodies our commitment to holistic wellness, recognizing that mental health is deeply connected to physical activity and social connections. Our city games are a way for us to celebrate community and teamwork. It’s a reflection of our approach to mental health care—diverse, inclusive, and always focused on the well-being of the whole person. Therapists need cheerleaders, too – join us in rooting for the Serna Solutions team!
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