Meet Our Team
Find a location that meets you where you are. The Lighted Path LLC proudly serves New Mexico & Minnesota. Whether you are looking for in-person or virtual, we’ve got you covered.
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
As the Clinical Director and a graduate of Wayland Baptist University (2013), Mandi has been a Licensed Counselor in New Mexico since 2014. Her clinical leadership is grounded in an integrated wellness approach that extends beyond traditional symptom management, emphasizing the essential connection between mental and physical health to support long-term psychological resilience.
Mandi’s goal is to guide clients toward an empowered, self-actualized mindset that fosters lasting personal growth well beyond the therapy room. She welcomes the opportunity to discuss how this specialized approach can support individual client needs.
Meet the Edgewood, NM Team
Amy Smith, LCSW
Therapist | In-Person & Online
Amy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience supporting children, teens, adults, and couples through trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges…
Britt Verstegen, LMSW, LSAA
Therapist | Online Only
Britt is a trauma-informed therapist who works with adolescents, adults, veterans, and individuals navigating identity, life transitions, and complex mental health challenges…
Julie Phillips, MSW, LCSW
Therapist | Online Only
Julie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with adults and first responders navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, and life transitions…
Rachel Rascon, MS, LMHC
Therapist | In-Person & Online
Rachel is a compassionate therapist who works with children, adolescents, individuals, and couples, bringing over 10 years of experience supporting those in crisis and navigating trauma…
Emily Martin, M.A. Candidate
Therapist | Master's Intern Counseling
Emily is a master’s-level counseling intern who works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a strong focus on trauma-informed, culturally responsive care and life transitions…
Natalie D. Vasquez, LMSW
Therapist | Master's Intern
Natalie is a clinically trained therapist who works with individuals, families, and groups navigating mental health challenges, life transitions, and personal growth…
Justin Anderson
Hypnotherapist
Justin is a hypnotherapist who helps clients manage stress and anxiety, break unwanted habits, and build lasting confidence through personalized, client-centered sessions…
Meet the Albuquerque, NM Team
Angelika Van Grinsven, MA, LPCC
Therapist | In-Person & Online
Angelika is a trauma specialist and LPCC who takes a warm, direct, and results-focused approach to healing, helping clients move beyond surface-level coping into meaningful, lasting change…
Francine Adair, MS, LCSW
Therapist | In-Person & Online
Francine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, bringing both professional expertise and personal insight into complex mental health and family dynamics…
Meet The Owatonna, MN Team
Justin Anderson
Hypnotherapist
Justin is a hypnotherapist who specializes in helping clients reduce anxiety, manage stress, overcome fears, and break unwanted habits through personalized, client-centered sessions…