Therapists

You’re at the point that you know you should start therapy. Congratulations! That can be difficult to accept. Because, as backward as it sounds, getting help can feel scary. So, here you are. However, it hasn’t quite taken off yet. There could be a few things standing in your way for many different reasons. Our practice specializes in treating individuals, couples and families, and through years of experience, We are confident that no problem is too great to overcome. Open Listing

DR. VAS is a licensed Psychologist who has been living and counseling in Las Cruces since 1999.  He earned both his Masters and PhD degrees from Iowa State University and completed his predoctoral Internship at the Tucson VA Medical Center.  He has spent the last 18 years working as a Staff Psychologist and then Associate Director for Clinical Services at the New Mexico State University Counseling Center, until just this spring when he chose to leave that position in pursuit of forming his own private practice with his colleague and mentor, Dr. Karen Schaefer.  Additionally, since 2003, Dr. Vas has Open Listing

DR. SCHAEFER is a licensed Psychologist who has been living and practicing in Las Cruces since 1990.  She received her Ph.D. in counseling psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.  She had been the Director of Counseling & Student Development at New Mexico State University from 2009 until May 1, 2017 when she retired.  Prior to becoming Director, she was the Training Director at the NMSU Counseling Center for 17 years.  She is currently in private practice with her colleague and collaborator, Dr. Corey Vas and provides individual, couples and group therapy services.  Her areas of professional interest Open Listing

Dr. Margaret E Mcilvoy specializes in clinical psychologist in Las Cruces, NM and has over 27 years of experience in the field of medicine. She graduated from her medical school with her medical degree in 1994. Dr. Margaret E Mcilvoy is licensed to practice by the state board in New Mexico. She is accepting new patients at her medical office, and available for appointments, preventative care, medical care as well as ongoing patient care. Open Listing

DR. HITTER earned her Master’s in Counseling from San Diego State University in 2007 and her Ph.D in Counseling Psychology from New Mexico State in 2012. She completed her doctoral internship with Iowa State University’s Student Counseling Service and worked as a staff psychologist for Idaho State University’s Student Counseling Service. Dr. Hitter has been an assistant professor with NMSU’s Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology since 2013. Her research includes a focus on counselor training and supervision, sexual trauma, and sexuality. Her clinical interests include working with LGBTQ+ individuals, sexual trauma survivors, and grief and loss. She uses an Open Listing