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Rocio Samaniego

Profile / United States

Rocio Samaniego, LCSW

Texas

Rocio Samaniego LCSW - Anxiety and Relationship support

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  • CBT informed practice
  • DBT skills work
  • Spanish and English

About Rocio

Rocio Samaniego is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and New Mexico with 17 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and life changes.

She focuses on practical, observable changes rather than abstract talk. Sessions include clear goals and steps to try between meetings. She emphasizes clients' own strengths and choices when deciding what to try next.

Rocio uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. For relationship concerns she draws on Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy ideas to improve communication and repair patterns.

Her work is straightforward and task-focused. People can expect to discuss situations, identify thinking or behavior patterns, and practice small experiments to test new ways of responding. Progress is reviewed regularly and plans are adjusted as needed.

Rocio offers services in English and Spanish and practices in Texas under her LCSW credentials. She aims to help people build coping skills for everyday stressors and to address deeper issues like trauma or long-standing mood concerns.

How Rocio uses structured approaches in online work

Rocio draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different ways of reacting. CBT is practical and focused on changing thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going.

She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's concerns and priorities, allowing sessions to focus on what matters most to the person. Dialectical Behavior Therapy contributes specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance when feelings feel overwhelming.

Figuring out which approach to use is a collaborative process. Rocio will review goals and preferences with each person and adjust methods based on what is working. Clients and the therapist decide together which skills or strategies to emphasize.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Talk with Rocio about practical needs like session length and scheduling so sessions fit into everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

17+ years

Listed in

Texas, New Mexico

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address most often?

Rocio works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a practical, goal-oriented style that focuses on clear steps and skills to try between sessions. Sessions center on identifying patterns and testing new responses.

What is her professional background?

She has 17 years of professional work experience and holds LCSW credentials. Her experience includes helping people with mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.

Where is she licensed and located?

She holds LCSW licensure in Texas and New Mexico and practices in Texas under those credentials.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Does she work with international clients?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.

What are the first steps to begin?

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