Meet the Team
Tracy Fawver, MSW, LCSW
Tracy Fawver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Albuquerque, NM, and the founder of FireFly Mental Health. With a passion for helping individuals navigate life’s complexities, Tracy specializes in trauma-informed care and works closely with children, adolescents, and young adults. She has extensive experience supporting survivors of abuse, individuals with PTSD, and those involved in the foster care and adoption system.
Tracy’s therapeutic approach is deeply compassionate and person-centered, integrating a range of evidence-based techniques including play therapy, sand tray therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). She also employs art therapy, narrative therapy, the Nurtured Heart Approach, and motivational interviewing to help her clients develop resilience and heal from past trauma.
Tracy is dedicated to empowering both her clients and their families, offering strategies to manage difficult behaviors such as Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), depression, anxiety and everyday stressors, while guiding parents in fostering strong, supportive relationships with their children.
Suzanne Diaz, MSW, LCSW
Suzanne is a compassionate Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 7 years of experience in community behavioral health as a therapist. She is dedicated to advocating for the safety and well-being of children and other vulnerable populations, aligning with her passion for fostering a child’s growth and development. In addition to her work as a child therapist, Suzanne has experience as a teacher, tutor, and nanny, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of children’s needs. She cherishes the opportunity to view the world through the eyes of a child, valuing these moments deeply.
With a warm, client-centered approach, Suzanne has successfully treated a range of diagnoses, including anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, learning disabilities, and other social-emotional challenges.
Suzanne’s professional experience includes conducting biopsychosocial assessments, helping children and their families set and work toward measurable goals, developing and implementing treatment plans, creating and following crisis and safety plans, and continuously assessing progress, safety, and readiness for discharge. She employs a strengths-based approach and uses evidence-based modalities to inform her practice. With a collaborative mindset, Suzanne recognizes the importance of partnering with families and professionals, and she makes referrals to other specialized providers when needed.
The treatment modalities Suzanne utilizes in her practice include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Play Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Behavior Modification, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Suzanne believes children deserve to feel safe, express their thoughts and emotions, and develop a positive sense of self. She empowers them to create shame-free narratives while learning healthy problem-solving and coping skills, which are key to their healing. Suzanne also strives to teach children that their voice is their most powerful tool; when they learn to use it effectively, they can communicate their thoughts, feelings, and needs to others.
Suzanne is deeply committed to the growth and development of children, bringing an authentic, client-centered approach to her practice. She is licensed to practice in both Arizona and New Mexico.