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Patricia Gonzales, LCSW
New Mexico
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-centered methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Patricia
Patricia Gonzales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico with 16 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges. Patricia also supports those coping with anger, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and major life changes.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with client-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small habits. She also draws on motivational interviewing, narrative, and solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and try new responses. Sessions are direct and practical, focused on clear steps to manage symptoms and improve daily routines.
Patricia emphasizes the person’s strengths and lived experience when planning work together. She helps people identify patterns that keep problems going and then tests different strategies to see what works. This often includes brief experiments, skill practice between sessions, and clear goal-setting.
Her background includes 16 years across clinical settings in New Mexico. That experience informs a pragmatic approach to common problems such as panic, obsessive thoughts, grief, postpartum mood changes, and compassion fatigue. Patricia provides services in English and Spanish.
To begin, clients use the platform’s matching process and schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription model and can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How Patricia’s approaches translate to online work
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking and test small behavior changes. CBT sessions online often focus on practical skills, activity planning, and short between-session exercises that can be tracked day to day.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen for each person’s priorities and Motivational Interviewing to clarify readiness for change and set realistic next steps. Client-Centered work emphasizes the person’s perspective, while Motivational Interviewing supports movement from intention to action.
Choosing the right approach is part of the early work. Patricia will collaborate on goals, try methods that fit the person’s needs, and adjust based on what produces small improvements. That collaborative process helps select the best mix of CBT, client-centered listening, or motivational techniques.
Session formats are not specified in her biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also make it possible to practice skills in real-world settings and review progress week to week without requiring an in-person visit.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How does Patricia use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through small experiments and skill practice.
What is her professional background?
She has 16 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care in New Mexico.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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