Behavioral Health in El Paso & Las Cruces

Behavioral Health & Primary Care

Tender Care’s behavioral health program is designed to work alongside primary care and other services, not separate from them. That matters when you’re also managing a chronic illness, recovering after a hospitalization, or navigating serious illness in the family. Common behavioral health concerns include:

Anxiety and stress-related symptoms (constant worry, racing thoughts, panic, physical tension)
Depression (low mood that sticks around, loss of interest, changes in sleep or appetite)
Sleep problems that affect daily life
Grief and bereavement, including complicated grief after a loss
Trauma-related concerns, including PTSD
Bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic depressive illness)
Eating disorders and body image distress
Relationship and family strain, life transitions, and adjustment issues

Man sitting on couch getting therapy in El Paso

Person on computer screen receiving online therapy in El Paso

How Behavioral Health Connects to Tender Care’s Other Services

If you’re receiving Home Health Care, Primary Care at Home, Palliative Care, or Hospice Care, Behavioral Health support can help with emotional distress, adjustment, coping, and grief. We offer medication management when anxiety or other symptoms feel hard to control, plus therapy support for depression and other concerns, so you can feel more steady day to day.

What to expect at your first Behavioral Health appointment

We’ll start by listening and getting a clear picture of what’s been going on for you.
You’ll talk through your symptoms and concerns (what you’re feeling, what’s changed, and what’s been hardest lately).
We’ll review what you’ve tried before and what has or hasn’t helped.
You’ll discuss what you want the next few weeks to look like, including practical goals you care about (sleep, mood, stress, daily routine).
If medication management may be helpful, your provider can review your current medications, side effects, and possible options.
If therapy is the better first step, your plan may focus on coping strategies, skill-building, and a follow-up schedule.
You’ll leave with a clear next-step plan (what to do now, when you’ll follow up, and what to watch for).

How to Start Our Behavioral Health Program

Tender Care’s Behavioral Health program serves the El Paso and Las Cruces areas. Our program has in-network coverage with Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oscar Health, Oxford, and United Healthcare (coverage can vary by plan).

Book your appointment today in-person or via Telehealth.

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Supporting Your Mental, Emotional, & Physical Health

Led by Cassandra Luna, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, a dual board-certified Family and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in healthcare. Cassandra brings a compassionate, holistic approach to care, addressing the physical, emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of each individual. Cassandra serves patients aging from 18 through end of life, providing care that is tailored to each person’s unique circumstances. Her commitment to personalized, meaningful connection is at the heart of our mission: to support quality of life through every stage of serious illness.

Do I have to be in crisis to start Behavioral Health?

No, many people start Behavioral Health care when they notice their stress, worry, mood, or sleep is affecting daily life.

Can Behavioral Health be part of care for chronic or serious illness?

Yes, Tender Care’s program supports chronic illness, advanced disease, and emotional distress, including grief support.

Is this in-person or telehealth?

Both options are available, depending on your situation.

Behavioral Health