Meet The Team – The Lighted Path LLC
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Meet the Heart behind the Lighted Path LLC
Jeff Abernathy | Owner & Operator
Jeff Abernathy owns and operates The Lighted Path LLC. A former Marine and retired Albuquerque Police Department officer with 25 years of service, Jeff founded The Lighted Path LLC with his wife, Mandi, in 2023. Formerly known as Seasons Therapy, their practice helps clients address challenges by promoting positive thinking and behavior through an informal, direct, compassionate, and strength-based approach.
Mandi Abernathy, MA, LPCC, Supervisor | Online Only
Who She Works With
- Individuals and couples
Therapeutic Focus
- Increasing daily functioning for optimal performance
- Challenging and reframing unhelpful thought patterns
- Improving focus, cognition, and emotional regulation
- Building effective coping skills
Approaches Used
- REBT / CBT (Rational Emotive & Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Neuroscience-informed techniques
- Insight-oriented and problem-solving strategies
- Faith-based counseling (when requested)
Education & Licensure
- Master’s in Counseling – Wayland Baptist University (2013)
- Licensed therapist in New Mexico since 2014
Areas of Specialization
- Trauma
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Self-confidence
- Mood disorders
Client Philosophy
- Works with clients seeking to improve overall mental and physical health
- Supports long-term growth and maintaining a healthy, empowered mindset
- Focused on helping clients become the best version of themselves
Meet The Edgewood, NM Team
Amy Smith, LCSW Therapist | In Person & Online
Who She Works With
- Children
- Adolescents & teens
- Adults
- Couples
Areas of Focus
- Past and complex trauma
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Attachment challenges
- Self-esteem concerns
- Relationship difficulties
- Suicidality
Therapeutic Approach
- Rooted in safety, connection, and self-awareness
- Strengths-based perspective
- Evidence-based interventions, including:
- EMDR
- Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)
- ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency)
- CAMS
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 11 years of clinical experience
Availability
- In-person and online sessions
Contact
- Phone: 505-508-7071
- Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com
Julie Phillips, MSW, LCSW | Online Only
Who She Works With
- Adults
- First responders
Areas of Specialization
- Trauma / PTSD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Self-esteem & confidence
- Stress
- Life transitions
- Relationship challenges
Therapeutic Philosophy
- Believes positive change is achievable and possible
- Focuses on identifying underlying causes of feeling:
- Stuck
- Unmotivated
- Triggered
- Supports clients in regaining a sense of self and discovering new strengths
Experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7 years of clinical experience
Availability
- Online Sessions Only
Contact
- Phone: 505-508-7071
- Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com
Noel Simmons MSW, LCSW | Online Only
Who She Works With
- Individuals (adult therapy)
Experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- 7 years of clinical practice
Therapeutic Approach
- Heart-centered and holistic
- Integrates body, mind, and spirit
- Believes healing happens “little by slowly”
- Emphasizes honoring small, meaningful changes to support lasting transformation
Modalities & Practices
- Trauma-informed care
- Mindful Self-Compassion
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Polyvagal-informed practices
- Intuitive healing energy work
Availability
- Online Sessions Only
Contact
- Phone: 505-508-7071
- Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com
Rachel Rascon, MS, LMHC | In-Person & Online
Who She Works With
- Children
- Adolescents
- Individuals
- Couples
Education
- Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
University of the Southwest
Experience
- Over 10 years of experience working with individuals in crisis
- Extensive experience supporting clients who have experienced trauma
- Background working with children and youth
Therapeutic Philosophy
- Believes healing, self-growth, and meaningful change can occur through the therapeutic process
- Focuses on creating a supportive and safe environment for growth
Availability
- In-person and Online
Contact
- Phone: 505-508-7071
- Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com
Justin Anderson | Online Only
Specialties
- Stress management
- Anxiety reduction
- Habit control
- Fears and phobias
- Smoking cessation
- Building self-confidence
Therapeutic Approach
- Compassionate and client-centered
- Personalized, organically tailored sessions
- Empowers clients to regain control and create lasting change
- Uses hypnosis to support insight, healing, and personal growth
Client Experience
- Focuses on helping clients unlock their potential
- Encourages deeper self-awareness and self-trust
- Creates a supportive and safe therapeutic environment
- Believes clients already hold the answers within themselves
“You already have the answers — I’m here to help you discover them.”
Availability
- Online sessions only
Contact
- Phone: 505-508-7071
- Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com
Meet The Albuquerque, NM Team
Angelika Van Grinsven, MA, LPCC | In-person Only
Education
- Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Regent University
- Master’s Certificate in Trauma Counseling
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- EMDR trained
- PhD candidate
Therapeutic Approach
- Warm, direct, and trauma-informed
- Combines practical coping skills with deep trauma healing
- Focused on real progress beyond talk therapy
Areas of Focus
- Trauma (medical, relational, abuse, disaster-related)
- Complex & developmental PTSD
- Dissociation & DID
- Domestic violence & substance use
- Anxiety, depression, suicide concerns
- Military-related & LGBTQAI+ concerns
Therapies Used
- EMDR, ACT, DBT, CPT
- Narrative & Person-Centered Therapy
- IFS concepts & Polyvagal-informed care
Availability
- In-person Only
Contact
- 505-508-7071
- thelightedpathllc@gmail.com
Francine Adair, MS, LCSW | In-Person & Online
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work – New Mexico Highlands University
- Master’s Degree in Social Work – New Mexico Highlands University
Professional Experience
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Former school social worker
- Behavior management specialist
- CYFD investigator
Client Perspective
- Mother of four with deep understanding of family dynamics
- Personal insight into:
- Schizophrenia
- Bipolar disorder
- Autism
- Anxiety
- Depression
- ADHD
- Strong advocate and ally for the LGBTQ+ community
Who She Works With
- Children
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Couples
- Families
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Trauma-informed care
- Play therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Gender-affirming practices
Therapeutic Philosophy
- Passionate about strengthening family and couple communication
- Believes there are no “bad” parents — only parents learning new tools
- Focuses on connection, growth, and healthy relationships
Availability
- In-person and online sessions
Contact
- Phone: 505-508-7071
- Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com
Meet The Owatonna, MN Team
Justin Anderson | Online Only
Specialties
- Stress management
- Anxiety reduction
- Habit control
- Fears and phobias
- Smoking cessation
- Building self-confidence
Therapeutic Approach
- Compassionate and client-centered
- Personalized, organically tailored sessions
- Empowers clients to regain control and create lasting change
- Uses hypnosis to support insight, healing, and personal growth
Client Experience
- Focuses on helping clients unlock their potential
- Encourages deeper self-awareness and self-trust
- Creates a supportive and safe therapeutic environment
- Believes clients already hold the answers within themselves
“You already have the answers — I’m here to help you discover them.”
Availability
- Online sessions only
Contact
- Phone: 505-508-7071
- Email: thelightedpathllc@gmail.com