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Adrianne Aguilera, LCSW
New Mexico
LCSW - Anxiety and relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered listening
- Trauma-focused EMDR
About Adrianne
Adrianne Aguilera is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Mexico with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and addiction-related issues. Adrianne lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among her approaches and emphasizes practical work in sessions.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation focused on current problems and choices. She approaches sessions believing people know their story and already have strengths to use. The focus is on noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing habits that keep problems going.
In practice she combines client-centered listening with goal-focused methods. That means there is time to talk through what matters, and then time to try specific tools and experiments. Sessions often include tracking thoughts, testing small behavior changes, and reviewing what worked.
Adrianne also uses EMDR for trauma-related concerns and motivational interviewing to support change efforts. Those methods are offered alongside cognitive and client-centered strategies where appropriate. She helps people weigh options and pick techniques that fit their goals.
She works in English from New Mexico and holds the NM LCSW credential. Before booking, users should confirm the current session formats she is offering. Adrianne asks people to start by using the site's matching button to schedule a first meeting and complete the short questionnaire.
Her practical style is aimed at people who want clear steps, measurable progress, and help turning insights into different daily responses.
How Adrianne uses practical approaches online
Adrianne lists Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and EMDR among her methods. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Client-Centered Therapy gives space to talk through experiences and priorities while the therapist listens and reflects. EMDR is used for trauma-related distress and involves structured processing of memories with guided attention techniques.Choosing the right approach is done together. She will talk through goals and preferences, try an approach, and adjust based on what helps. The emphasis is on collaboration and on picking tools that fit the person’s needs and day-to-day life.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy schedules and shortening travel time so therapy can be part of a regular routine. Online meetings can allow a quieter check-in or a shorter session when time is limited. Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm current formats before booking. Licensed professionals typically adapt exercises, homework, and tracking to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, and related issues such as body image and communication problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behavior patterns. Sessions include practicing small experiments and reviewing what changes.
What is her professional background?
She has 13 years of professional experience and holds the LCSW credential. Her work has included stress, relationship, trauma, and parenting issues.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New Mexico and lists New Mexico as her location.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment and getting started work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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