Bob Cravens
Clinical Director
Bob began his counseling career in the United States Navy (76-99), during which he performed collateral duties as a career counselor (82-96) and an equal opportunity programs counselor (86-98). His foray into clinical counseling occurred when Bob became a Clinical Substance Abuse Counselor (96-99) and Assistant Director at the US Naval Hospital Counseling Center in Naples, Italy. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy in January 1999, Bob retired in Florida and formed Cravens Professional Services, LLC (1999-2014) in Grant, FL., and began a business focused on training corporations and their leadership to adhere to local, state, and national equal opportunity standards.
The founding of Cravens Professional Services, LLC served as a segue into Life Coaching, Mental Health Counseling, and College Instructor of Psychology and Counseling. Bob still holds an active clinical license in Florida. Bob’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and a Doctorate (all but a dissertation) in Marriage and Family Therapy. While in Florida, Bob was President of the Space Coast Mental Health Counselor’s Association 3 times. Bob holds multiple certifications for specialized therapies, including Clinical Hypnotherapy and EMDR.
Bob moved to New Mexico in 2014, becoming the Executive Director at Four Winds Behavioral Health (2014-2016) and then Executive Director for A New Awakening Rio Rancho (2016-2024). Bob is now proud to announce the opening of Cravens Mental Health Services, Inc. in Rio Rancho, NM, with his wife, Angelica Cravens, LCSW, an independent practitioner. And is proud to be part of the DMHIOP team.
The founding of Cravens Professional Services, LLC served as a segue into Life Coaching, Mental Health Counseling, and College Instructor of Psychology and Counseling. Bob still holds an active clinical license in Florida. Bob’s education includes a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling, and a Doctorate (all but a dissertation) in Marriage and Family Therapy. While in Florida, Bob was President of the Space Coast Mental Health Counselor’s Association 3 times. Bob holds multiple certifications for specialized therapies, including Clinical Hypnotherapy and EMDR.
Bob moved to New Mexico in 2014, becoming the Executive Director at Four Winds Behavioral Health (2014-2016) and then Executive Director for A New Awakening Rio Rancho (2016-2024). Bob is now proud to announce the opening of Cravens Mental Health Services, Inc. in Rio Rancho, NM, with his wife, Angelica Cravens, LCSW, an independent practitioner. And is proud to be part of the DMHIOP team.
Angelica cravevs
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW Co-Clinical Director
Angelica Cravens has worked in the mental health field since 2010. However, she did not start her journey as a therapist until 2019. She has worked in the administration part of the mental health field as an administrative assistant, billing coordinator, human resources manager, and part owner of Cravens Professional Services, LLC. While doing her work in the administrative part of the mental health field, she became very interested in the clinical part of the mental health field. In 2019, she began her journey to become a licensed social worker. During this journey, she has worked at the 13th Juridical Court District, Sandoval, as an intern with Pre-trial services and Client Support Services. In 2020, she worked as an intern at A Child’s Voice until she graduated with her Master’s in Social Work. After graduating she worked with A New Awakening Rio Rancho from 2021 through 2024. In 2024 she decided to open her own practice with her spouse Bob Cravens, LPCC and Navy Veteran. Now they both run Cravens Mental Health Services, INC.
Before pursuing her Master’s in Social Work, she received her Bachelor’s in Science in Accounting and her Master’s in Business Administration, focusing on Human Resources. During her pursuit of a Master’s in Social Work, she received training in First Responders Trauma, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Suicide Prevention, Psychopharmacology, and differential Diagnosis of Co-Occurring Disorders. Since graduation she has gone through several other trainings as well such as EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and RTM (reconsolidation of trauma memories).
Angelica Cravens works with all mental health disorders, but her focus is Trauma therapy. She is Certified in EMDR therapy and RTM therapy both of which are effective ways to process past trauma.
Angelica Cravens is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and is also a Clinical Supervisor for both Social Workers and Counselors.
Before pursuing her Master’s in Social Work, she received her Bachelor’s in Science in Accounting and her Master’s in Business Administration, focusing on Human Resources. During her pursuit of a Master’s in Social Work, she received training in First Responders Trauma, Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Suicide Prevention, Psychopharmacology, and differential Diagnosis of Co-Occurring Disorders. Since graduation she has gone through several other trainings as well such as EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) and RTM (reconsolidation of trauma memories).
Angelica Cravens works with all mental health disorders, but her focus is Trauma therapy. She is Certified in EMDR therapy and RTM therapy both of which are effective ways to process past trauma.
Angelica Cravens is currently a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW and is also a Clinical Supervisor for both Social Workers and Counselors.
Jennifer Barela
NP
Jennifer Barela, CNP, is a dedicated and compassionate Certified Nurse Practitioner at Desert Mountain Healing Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). With a robust background in mental health and a commitment to patient-centered care, Jennifer plays a pivotal role in helping individuals navigate their healing journeys. She is known for her empathetic approach, clinical expertise, and dedication to improving the well-being of her patients. Jennifer's work at Desert Mountain Healing IOP involves comprehensive assessments, individualized treatment plans, and ongoing support to ensure her patients receive the highest quality of care. Her passion for mental health and her unwavering dedication to her patients make her an invaluable member of the Desert Mountain Healing team.