Amy Romero , LCSW

Amy Romero is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico who brings four years of direct mental health experience across outpatient settings, intensive in-home work with at-risk youth, and substance abuse counseling. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work with a concentration on children and families. As an LCSW Amy is trained and licensed to provide clinical social work and therapeutic services in New Mexico; her license is recorded as NM LCSW SWB-2024-0775.

Amy has worked with individuals, adolescents, and families in both online and in-person formats, and she does not see children under the age of 14. Her clinical experience includes trauma and child welfare work, leading substance abuse treatment groups for teens and adults, and providing individual substance use counseling. She also supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, panic, obsessive-compulsive concerns, addiction, eating and body image issues, gender dysphoria and other LGBTQ-related matters, and a range of family and communication challenges.

Her approach to therapy is warm, interactive, and collaborative. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients create a space to explore thoughts and feelings without judgment. Amy draws on approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and narrative techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals. She aims to meet clients where they are and work together to identify effective steps toward their unique treatment objectives.

Amy generally checks messages multiple times a day and strives to respond promptly, though response times can vary when she is assisting other clients or managing professional and personal responsibilities.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy

Amy uses client-centered therapy to place the person’s experience at the forefront of care - therapists prioritize the individual’s perspective, build empathy, and support clients in finding their own answers, which can be helpful for relationship concerns, identity questions, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another key approach, offering practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT can be effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms by focusing on skill-building and measurable progress.

Mindfulness therapy complements these methods by helping people develop present-moment awareness and tools to manage stress, emotional reactivity, and cravings. Mindfulness practices can be integrated into short exercises and coping strategies that clients use between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Amy works collaboratively with each person to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review options and adjust methods as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide simplicity, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into busy days or be useful for ongoing check-ins. These options increase accessibility and make it easier to maintain consistent care around work, school, or family commitments.