Nikki Russell Counseling Services

07/04/2025

Our offices will be closed today as we celebrate freedom and remember those who fought for it! Have a safe and happy 4th!!

05/12/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental health matters—today and every day. This month, let’s break the stigma, check in on our loved ones, and take care of ourselves. Whether you’re managing stress, navigating anxiety, or just need someone to talk to, you’re not alone.

Here are some FREE mental health resources you can access right now:

1. 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 anytime for free, confidential support.

2. Mental Health America (MHA) – https://mhanational.org
Access free mental health screening tools and educational materials.

3. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) – https://nami.org/help
Find peer support groups, helplines, and community resources.

Let’s use this month to uplift each other and make mental wellness a priority.

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05/10/2025

Please help us congratulate Anahid and Marcela for graduating with their master’s degree in counseling from UTPD today! We are so proud of them! We are also lucky that they are staying on with NRCS after they get their state license! If you see them, please tell them congratulations!

05/07/2025

We would like to congratulate Marcela for passing her National Counselor Exam! She just got one step closer to being a licensed counselor!! 🎉🎉 We’re so proud of you Marcela!

05/06/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

We’re proud to join the nationwide effort to raise awareness about the importance of mental health. May is a time to recognize that taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Whether you’re managing anxiety, depression, stress, or simply seeking personal growth, your mental health matters.

This month, we encourage you to check in with yourself and those around you. Healing starts with a conversation—and seeking help is a powerful first step.

If you or someone you love could benefit from support, we’re here for you. Reach out to us to set up an appointment and take that first step toward a healthier, more balanced life.

You are not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone.

01/16/2025

Keep an eye out for our new billboard in Hobbs at Penick Plaza on Navajo!

Call today to schedule an appointment.

12/18/2024

Way to go, Jolene! 🎉🎉

12/13/2024

Please help us congratulate Jolene Taylor on her graduation today! Jolene has been a counselor-in-training intern with NRCS for a year now, and has completed 700+ hours of clinical training for her Master’s in Counseling degree. She has been a valuable asset to the team at NRCS, and we are lucky that she is going to continue with us as a licensed counselor. Today is the culmination of all of her hard work and we can’t be more proud of her! Congratulations, Jolene! 🎉🥳

12/12/2024

We are so excited to have Dr. Bonney-Graves join our growing team at NRCS! Dr. Adwoa Bonney-Graves is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in New Mexico (LMHC-NM) and under the supervision of Dr. Russell. She has a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision with advanced experiences and skills in counseling and teaching. She has a Master of Arts degree in professional counseling and a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. Dr. Bonney-Graves has extensive experience in the mental health field, working in a variety of counseling settings like psychiatric care, non-profit agencies, community mental health, and private practice. In these settings, she aided in treating diverse clients presenting with issues like anxiety, trauma, depression, crisis, and substance use, using various treatment modalities like narrative therapy, solution-focused, mind mapping, and motivational interviewing (MI). She is a creative at heart and uses creative interventions and therapeutic approaches to help clients meet their therapeutic goals. When she is not meeting with clients, Dr. Bonney-Graves is a university supervisor and adjunct faculty, teaching graduate counseling students. In her leisure time, she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, playing board games, and traveling. Dr. Bonney-Graves offers virtual therapy to teens and adults. She has immediate openings beginning January! Call our office to book with Dr. Bonney-Graves today!

10/12/2024

We were proud to be a sponsor at the Hobbs Eagles Baseball golf tournament today. Doug and I love supporting these boys! Rocket got in on the action today too. 🦅

08/14/2024

We hope all of our Seminole, and rest of Texas, clients, friends, and family have a great school year this year!

08/01/2024

We want to wish all of our Hobbs clients, friends, and family a great school year! May this be your best year yet!!