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Sabrina Gonzalez

Sabrina Gonzalez, LICSW, LCSW

New Mexico

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LICSW LCSW - Relationship and family concerns

  • Blended family issues
  • Trauma and abuse
  • CBT and ACT methods

About Sabrina

Sabrina Gonzalez is a LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) and LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in New Mexico with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing relationship and family concerns, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, and the stress of life changes.

Sabrina helps people talk through anxiety, depression, grief, and struggles with intimacy. She also supports those coping with parenting strain, anger, low self-esteem, and career stress. Blended family issues are included in her focus areas, along with attachment and family of origin concerns.

Her approach mixes practical, evidence-informed methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and guide action. Attachment-based ideas and Emotionally-Focused Therapy inform work on relationship patterns and emotional connection.

Sabrina adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation. Sessions are straightforward and goal-focused, with attention to how choices affect daily life. She emphasizes clear steps clients can try between meetings.

She has particular experience with trauma, domestic violence, and complex family dynamics such as divorce, adoption and foster care, and caregiving stress. First responder issues and compassion fatigue are also listed among areas she addresses.

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are accepted. Prospective clients are asked to follow the site flow to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial appointment.

Therapy approaches and how online sessions work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then identify personal values and take committed actions toward those values; it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like depression or anxiety and improve daily functioning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with intimacy-related issues and family conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Sabrina will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That process often begins with a few sessions to clarify priorities and try techniques to see what helps.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options when you schedule. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find virtual meetings let them practice new skills in day-to-day settings and maintain continuity of care when life changes occur.

Areas of expertise

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

Listed in

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

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with adults on relationship and family concerns, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting stress, and blended family issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a practical, goal-focused style and adapts conversations to each person’s needs, combining evidence-informed techniques and attention to daily life changes.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional work experience as a clinician in New Mexico.

What are her credentials and location?

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

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current online session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model 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 through the site flow.

Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.

Sabrina GonzalezLICSW, LCSW

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