- CBT for behavior change
- DBT skills practice
- EMDR informed work
About Ana
Ana Stevenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, anger, relationship strains, parenting concerns, grief, career stress, and other life changes. Ana speaks English and Spanish and has experience supporting immigrants and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Ana describes her approach as person-centered and goal-focused. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that feed anger and anxiety. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and EMDR-informed methods where appropriate to address trauma and intense emotions.
Sessions tend to focus on practical skills and gradual change. Ana helps people notice unhelpful thinking, try small behavior changes, and practice emotion regulation skills. She also incorporates body-focused techniques to help manage stress that shows up physically.
Her background includes work in employee relations and long-term international living across Asia, Africa, South America, and the United States. That experience contributes to familiarity with immigration issues, communication problems, and complex family situations.
People who choose Ana can expect clear, straightforward conversations about goals and steps to try. To begin, she asks people to describe what they want to address and then suggests practical strategies to reduce anger, manage stress, and improve relationships.
Therapy is offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to get started.
How Ana’s approaches translate to online work
Ana uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person’s goals and experience. This means sessions start with what matters most to the client and move at a practical pace to address anger, stress, or relationship concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot patterns of thinking and behavior that maintain anger and frustration. CBT involves trying small changes and checking what works, which fits well with online sessions where homework and short experiments can be reviewed together. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness for intense moments.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Ana will discuss options, try methods that match your needs, and adjust based on what helps. The therapist frames sessions as a sequence of small steps and skill practice rather than a single quick fix.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use text or worksheets between sessions to track progress. Licensed professionals will help you pick an approach and schedule that suits your goals and routine.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, parenting strain, grief, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is person-centered and practical. She focuses on goals, clear steps, and skills you can practice between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical practice as a social work clinician and additional experience in employee relations and international settings.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices there.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional or legal requirements when you book.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.