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About Rocio
Rocio Samaniego is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 17 years of professional experience based in Texas. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem concerns, parenting strains, anger, and major life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She frames the person as the expert in their own story and focuses on practical steps. Conversations are meant to identify strengths and use them to address current problems. Meetings tend to be straightforward and action-oriented, with attention to real-life situations where anger and frustration show up.
Her clinical work draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques and skills from dialectical behavior approaches. That mix lets her help people notice unhelpful thinking, practice different responses, and build tolerance for strong emotions. She also uses relationship tools influenced by Gottman and Imago approaches when interpersonal patterns are part of the issue.
Over the years she has supported people through depression, codependency and communication problems, divorce and separation, and issues connected to military service. Her experience includes helping those coping with isolation, control issues, and forgiveness challenges. Practical problem solving and skill practice are common elements of her sessions.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is used and a first session is scheduled. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Rocio draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) in her clinical approach. Client-centered work means listening closely and helping clients use their own strengths to guide change. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anger and anxiety. DBT emphasizes practical skills for tolerating distress, regulating emotions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That collaborative planning includes looking at what problems are most urgent and which skills will be most useful in real situations.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make practicing skills between meetings more practical, since therapy can be scheduled around work or family commitments rather than requiring extra travel.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She helps with losing temper with close people, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and living with someone else's anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and person-centered, focusing on strengths and real-life steps to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working with stress, mood concerns, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Texas and New Mexico and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.