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Sabrina Gonzalez

Sabrina Gonzalez, LICSW, LCSW

Therapist in New Mexico

Practical, respectful support for self esteem and stress

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20 years of experience listed

LICSW, LCSW professional credentials

English languages

  • 20 years experience
  • Person-centered care
  • New Mexico based

About Sabrina

Sabrina Gonzalez is a licensed social worker who helps people facing low self-esteem, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief, and trauma. She offers a calm, respectful approach and focuses on listening first. Her way of working is to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs.

With 20 years of professional experience, she draws on a range of approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. Sessions emphasize practical skills for coping with life changes, anger, compassion fatigue, and challenges at work. She also supports people navigating LGBT-related concerns, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, and adoption or family of origin wounds.

Her clinical background includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Sabrina uses these methods to help people notice thoughts and feelings, strengthen relationships, and try new ways of responding to old problems.

Sabrina holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in New Mexico. She emphasizes sensitivity and respect in every conversation and adapts language and pace to each person she works with. She encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who reach out can expect a collaborative conversation about goals and next steps. Sabrina invites those ready to take the first step to consider what a more fulfilling life would look like and then build a plan together.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Sabrina uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy as part of her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape how someone connects today, which can help with intimacy and relationship concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and try different strategies together. Over time they adjust methods based on what helps most for the person's priorities and daily life.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins that work around work or caregiving responsibilities. Some approaches translate well to shorter check-ins or focused skill practice, while others are useful for deeper relationship work over a series of sessions. Licensed professionals tailor the plan so therapy fits into everyday life without demanding major routine changes.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Vermont, Kansas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sabrina address?

She works with self-esteem, anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and related life changes.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She takes a respectful, sensitive, and compassionate approach, focusing on listening first and tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's needs.

What is her professional background?

She has 20 years of professional experience helping people with a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds VT LICSW and NM LCSW credentials and practices in New Mexico.

In what language are sessions offered and are international clients possible?

Sessions are offered in English, and she does accept international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are session costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sabrina?

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