Therapist profile
Patricia Gonzales, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and relationship concerns
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- Parenting support
- CBT and narrative
- English and Spanish
About Patricia
Patricia Gonzales is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, and relationship strain. She also addresses sleep trouble, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.
Patricia frames therapy around each person’s story. She treats the client as the expert on their life and builds on strengths already present. In sessions she listens, asks focused questions, and helps people notice patterns that keep problems going.
Her approach mixes practical tools and reflective work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps break unhelpful thinking and behavior cycles. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the conversation grounded in each person’s priorities. Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing techniques support small steps toward clear goals.
She has experience supporting people through big life transitions and complex feelings. That includes grief and end-of-life concerns, postpartum mood changes, relationship betrayals like infidelity, and stress related to military service. Patricia also works with obsessive or panic symptoms and phobias.
Sessions can be conducted in English or Spanish. Patricia asks new clients to complete a short questionnaire before scheduling a first appointment. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. If unsure about session options, readers are advised to confirm current formats before booking.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and works well for anxiety, depression, panic symptoms, and sleep problems. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work focused on each person's priorities and lived experience. That approach helps when someone needs to tell their story and be heard before choosing next steps.Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are often used to set small, realistic goals and build momentum. Together these methods aim to combine reflection with action. Patricia works with clients to pick approaches that fit their goals and comfort level rather than prescribing one method from the start; figuring out the best mix is part of the early sessions and is collaborative.
The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy day and fewer logistical barriers to attending appointments. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can allow for shorter check-ins or regular weekly work that fits around parenting or job responsibilities, depending on the format offered.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
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What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, intimacy-related issues, parenting concerns, anger, sleep problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, among others.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She centers sessions on the client's story and strengths, using methods like Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of professional work experience in clinical settings.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What is the cost and payment structure?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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