Therapist profile
Ana Stevenson, LCSW
New Mexico
LCSW - Anger and Trauma-focused care
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Mexico / C-06038
- NPI1003489881
- Experience9 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationNew Mexico
About
- Client-centered therapy
- CBT and DBT methods
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Ana
Ana Stevenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, addiction, grief, career concerns, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she also accepts international clients.
Ana draws on client-centered practice to prioritize each person's goals. She blends cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior ideas to help people notice and change unhelpful patterns. She also uses EMDR and mindfulness techniques when trauma or strong bodily reactions are part of the problem.
Her background includes a mix of clinical work and employee relations across multiple regions. That variety informs how she listens for cultural and life-context details that matter to daily functioning. In sessions she focuses on concrete steps people can use between meetings to manage impulses and reduce stress.
Ana often addresses issues that show up as anger - snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, or built-up resentment. She works with clients to identify triggers, build coping skills, and practice communication that reduces escalation.
Practical skills, repeated practice, and brief reflection form the core of her approach. She helps people set clear goals for therapy and reviews progress as part of regular sessions. To begin, clients follow the platform's matching steps and schedule a first meeting.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Ana uses client-centered practice to focus on each person's goals and priorities. This approach means sessions start by listening to what matters most and shaping work around those goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to practice concrete alternatives, which can be assigned as short tasks between sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an option she mentions for trauma-related distress; it aims to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their physical impact.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. Ana will review what has been tried, discuss how symptoms show up day to day, and recommend approaches that fit the client's needs and preferences. That decision is revisited as therapy progresses so methods can be adjusted based on what helps.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits can help maintain consistency and make skill practice more manageable in everyday life.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting, addictions, grief, career issues, and anger.
How does she approach anger and impulsivity?
She combines client-centered work with CBT and DBT skills to identify triggers, build coping tools, and practice alternative responses to impulsive reactions.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and additional years in employee relations across different regions, which informs her practical approach.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico and practices out of New Mexico.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients; confirm any specific scheduling or regional considerations before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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