Meet Our Clinical Team

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Emily Moller

Emily Moller is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) who joined Taos Behavioral Health in 2024. She started her career as a Registered Nurse in 2015. With a lifelong interest in psychology, Emily quickly learned that a degree in Nursing meant so much more than treating ‘just’ the body and disease.

With an unwavering passion for human connection and deep understanding of the symbiotic relationship between the body and mind, Emily was inspired to go back to graduate school. She received her MSN from University of California, San Francisco in 2022. Frustrated by the Medical Model, which often seeks to treat our physical symptoms and ignore the mind, Emily brings a unique, holistic and eclectic approach to Psychiatry. While she may recommend medication to support symptom reduction, Emily places deep emphasis on addressing the whole person (body, mind and spirit) to achieve homeostasis. She utilizes a biopsychosocial framework, humanistic and transpersonal approach while assessing multiple areas of wellness, to create a collaborative treatment plan with her clients.

Emily specializes in adults 18+ and has particular interest in Complex PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, and Neuropsychiatric Conditions. She has years of volunteer experience doing Psychedelic Harm Reduction/Peer Support in the music-festival setting, assisting individuals navigate difficult and/or non-ordinary states of consciousness. Emily has received additional certification as Psychedelic Assisted Therapist and is currently studying to become a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP). Outside of work, some of Emily’s other interests include: electronic/bass music, dance, yoga, travel, and reading.

MSN, PMHNP-BC

Amanda Sturgeon

Amanda is a board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, thoughtful care to people of all ages. She earned her BSN from the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, then completed an MSN in Nursing Education and a post-master’s PMHNP certificate at Colorado State University Pueblo. She also completed a rigorous nine-month PMHNP residency at a high-acuity, high-volume outpatient mental health clinic in Colorado Springs.

Her background includes emergency nursing, quality management, and nursing education, with much of her work rooted in rural Colorado and New Mexico. She strives to understand the complexities of mental health and each person’s unique story to make personalized medication recommendations.

Growing up in rural Northern New Mexico shaped who she is both personally and professionally. She’s deeply grateful for the region’s cultural diversity and believes that our differences make us stronger and more resilient. Amanda is especially passionate about serving rural and underserved communities and helping make mental health care more accessible, approachable, and stigma-free.

Outside of work, she enjoys dreaming up travel plans, gardening, wonky crocheting, and spending time with her dad and her two emotional support sausages (dachshunds), Pumpkin and Roxy.

LPCC

Sadie Quintanilla

Sadie Quintanilla grew up in the mountains of beautiful Taos, New Mexico. Sadie earned her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Contemplative Psychology with a minor degree in dance from Naropa University, Boulder, Colorado in 2003. In her quest for a healthy mind and body, Sadie studied many types of movement, bodywork and nutrition.

In 2005, Sadie returned to Taos to pursue her passion of becoming a Pilates instructor. Sadie trained in Pilates at Core Dynamics with Michele Larson in Santa Fe, New Mexico. After starting a family Sadie returned back to school to obtain her Masters Degree in Counseling at New Mexico Highlands University. She did her internship at Nonviolence Works and was then hired after she graduated in May of 2014. She has been trained in EMDR, Sand Tray, Play Therapy, and Suicide Intervention.

Sadie is passionate about supporting adolescents and is furthering her training in Somatic Experiencing and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy. She is also a National Board Certified Clinical Supervisor. Sadie is a lover of nature and the outdoors. She is very athletic and enjoys winter sports and summer activities. Her passion is keeping the body whole, healthy and happy.

LMSW

Anthony Lisignoli

With a deep commitment to supporting emotional well-being and fostering meaningful change, I bring a relational and client-centered approach to my work as a mental health therapist. I hold a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and a Master of Social Work from New Mexico Highlands University.

I work with individuals, couples, and families facing stress, relationship challenges, life transitions, grief, identity development, and emotional regulation. I offer LGBTQ+ affirming, trauma-informed care and adapt my approach to each client’s unique needs.

My style is warm, collaborative, and grounded in curiosity. I draw from relational and psychodynamic traditions, systems thinking, and evidence-based practices to help clients deepen self-understanding, strengthen communication, and build skills for navigating difficult emotions. My goal is to create a supportive space where clients feel valued, empowered, and capable of meaningful, lasting change.

LMSW

Elizabeth "Liz" Adams

Liz Adams is a Licensed Master Level Social Worker with 27 years of experience providing compassionate, client-centered care.

She has been with Taos Behavioral Health for four years, where she specializes in working in person with children and teens using play therapy techniques. Liz creates a supportive and welcoming therapeutic environment that helps young clients express themselves, build coping skills, and strengthen emotional resilience.

She is known for her warm, approachable style and her commitment to partnering with families to support meaningful growth and healing.

LMHC

Natalia Valdez

Natalia Valdez is a dedicated mental health clinician originally from Taos, New Mexico. As a mother of two, she brings a unique perspective to her practice. With over six years of experience in various roles within the mental health field, Natalia has developed a deep passion for helping individuals navigate barriers and challenges that may arise in life.

Her journey in mental health began with a strong desire to make a positive impact within her community, which led her to earn a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. Throughout her career, she has worked in diverse settings, gaining valuable insights and skills that enhance her ability to provide compassionate and effective care to her clients. Natalia is committed to fostering healing and resilience in those she serves, believing that everyone has the potential to overcome their struggles and lead fulfilling lives. She approaches her work with empathy and a strengths-based perspective, empowering the clients she serves.

In her spare time, Natalia enjoys the great outdoors. She finds joy in hunting, fishing, camping, and quality family time. Through her work and personal passions, Natalia strives to make a meaningful difference in the world, one individual at a time.

LMSW

Marisa C De Baca

Marisa C de Baca is a Nuevo Mexícana at heart. Her family has deep roots in New Mexico from Peña Blanca, Nambè, Bernallillo, La Cienaga and Santa Fe. The daughter of an artist, she grew up in the studio arts where her creativity and imagination was allowed to run wild in the northern hills of the enchanted lands.

Marisa received her Bachelor’s degree at the University of New Mexico in Intercultural Communications and Cultural Anthropology. Her Graduate Degree Is in Clinical Social Work from Highlands University. Marisa is sincerely devoted to her work as a Psychotherapist with roots in transpersonal therapy; a holistic approach to therapy with an emphasis on spirituality. Marisa grounds her therapeutic practice in modalities such as Art therapy, Narrative therapy, Parts Work, and in Archetypal Jungian Psychoanalysis.

LMHC

Anna Miller

Anna began her journey with Taos Behavioral Health as a clinical intern in 2022. Upon graduating with her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Our Lady of the Lake University at San Antonio, she began working with TBH as a full time therapist.

Although native to South Texas, Anna has spent some time living in Arizona, West Texas, and New Mexico. While living in South Texas, Anna was provided the opportunity to study Zen Buddhism at a Mahayana temple following Tiantai tradition and lineage. In this, she gained a specific interest incorporating techniques of mindfulness, self-awareness, and mediation into her approach as a therapist. She is highly adaptive to the needs of her clients, and possesses pure genuineness when it comes to helping others.

Some interests of Anna’s include: hiking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing, meditating, and cooking.

LMHC, CGC

Desiree Stacey

Desiree practices a holistic person-centered approach to therapy, recognizing that the body, mind, and spirit are deeply interconnected and play a vital role in our overall sense of wellbeing. With this perspective, she seeks to help clients explore, nurture, and align the many facets of their lives, working towards healing and balance.

Specializing in grief and trauma, Desiree is a certified grief counselor, offering compassionate support to individuals navigating loss and difficult life transitions. Her therapeutic style integrates techniques in mindfulness, parts work, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation to help clients process, heal, and grow.

Desiree earned her Bachelor’s degree in Interpersonal Communication from the University of New Mexico, followed by a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Southwestern College. Her studies deepened her understanding of the human experience and therapeutic techniques, which she continues to build upon as she works with clients. Currently, Desiree is pursuing a certification in psychedelic studies, a path that will expand her understanding of non-ordinary states of consciousness and their potential for healing.

Desiree is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space for healing and transformation, where clients feel comfortable integrating all parts of themselves. She encourages exploration of their own potential, rediscovering their innate wisdom, and reconnecting with their wholeness. She works with individuals and couples, offering personalized and empathetic care.