- Client-centered care
- CBT strategies
- Christian-informed support
About Merion
Merion Haworth is a licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico with more than 30 years of experience. She welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, panic, stress, low mood, or the fallout from trauma and abuse. She also supports individuals coping with relationship strain, ADHD symptoms, and related concerns. Her manner is respectful and compassionate, and she emphasizes an encouraging first step for anyone seeking help.
Merion blends practical methods with a listening presence. She draws on client-centered work to keep the conversation focused on each person's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot patterns of thought and try different behaviors between sessions. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas guide brief goal setting and small steps forward.
Her background includes more than two decades working in school settings with children and families, so she understands how everyday pressures affect routines and relationships. She also offers Christian-based therapy when clients want faith to be part of the work. She makes treatment plans that reflect each person's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Sessions are framed around practical change and steady support. She talks through coping ideas, communication strategies, problem-solving approaches, and ways to manage panic and anxiety in day-to-day life. The overall aim is clearer thinking and more workable habits, decided together with the client.
Merion works in New Mexico and conducts her practice in English. She encourages people who are ready to begin the process to take the next step toward scheduling a session.
How Merion's Methods Fit into Online Therapy
Merion often uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions grounded in what matters to each person. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and shaping the work around the client's goals, which can be helpful for discussing stress, panic, and relationship concerns.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions. CBT typically involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small behavioral experiments between sessions to reduce anxiety and manage panic symptoms.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust plans as progress unfolds. Clients and therapist decide together whether to emphasize skill-building, problem solving, or deeper reflection.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session types before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to schedule appointments around work, school, or caregiving, and it can reduce travel time. It also allows for shorter check-ins or regular weekly sessions depending on what fits a person's routine and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Merion commonly address?
She works with stress, general anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and ADHD among other related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
She practices a client-centered approach that keeps the focus on your priorities and combines practical techniques for change.
What is her professional background?
She has over 30 years of professional experience and more than 20 years working in school settings with children and families.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New Mexico.
Which languages does she use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.