- Family of origin issues
- Relationship struggles
- Trauma and abuse
About Sabrina
Sabrina Gonzalez is a licensed independent clinical social worker in New Mexico with 20 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as LGBT concerns, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anxiety, and family of origin issues. She also addresses parenting stress, grief, career questions, and problems with self-esteem and anger.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on understanding how early family roles and patterns influence current relationships and behavior. She uses practical methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.
Sabrina draws on several therapy methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques to change thinking and behavior, attachment-based ideas to look at early bonds, and acceptance and commitment practices to clarify values and take action. She also uses emotionally-focused work when relationship feelings are central, and client-centered listening to keep sessions grounded in the client's priorities.
She believes in adapting conversations and plans to each person’s situation. That can mean short-term skill-building for anxiety or longer work on family patterns that recur across relationships. Sessions are aimed at helping people make concrete changes they can keep using outside of therapy.
People who reach out are asked to complete a brief matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How therapy approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, practical steps toward them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and making changes that matter over time. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early relationships to understand current patterns of closeness and conflict; it can be useful for family of origin concerns and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review your needs, goals, and preferences and together you will decide which methods to use. That collaborative process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as you learn what helps.
Confirm the exact session options before booking, since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, avoid travel time, and use shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. They also allow work to continue with international clients who prefer English. Licensed professionals can bring ACT and attachment-based exercises into remote sessions to practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Vermont, Kansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps with LGBT issues, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on understanding patterns from the past and trying different ways to respond in the present.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW and practices in New Mexico.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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