- client-centered
- CBT based
- bilingual English Spanish
About Patricia
Patricia Gonzales is a licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico with 16 years of experience. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and believes clients are the experts on their own lives. Her style is warm and direct, helping people take the first steps toward better coping and clearer goals.
She draws on client-centered work to listen and follow what matters most to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot thinking or behavior patterns that keep problems going and to build practical skills. Motivational Interviewing helps people find internal reasons to change, especially when motivation feels low.
Patricia supports people facing anxiety, depression, stress, and panic-related concerns. She also helps with relationship struggles, intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, sleep problems, and self-esteem. Additional areas she addresses include grief at end of life, obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, postpartum mood changes, and challenges common to young adults.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Her approach is to meet each client where they are, set realistic steps, and adjust plans as progress is made. The aim is steady improvement rather than overnight fixes.
People who choose her will find a practitioner who listens, asks clear questions, and helps build small, manageable changes. She supports practical problem solving while honoring each person’s story and strengths.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Patricia commonly uses client-centered methods and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening, reflecting, and helping people name their priorities so they can choose goals that feel right. CBT looks at patterns of thought and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful cycles, which can help with anxiety and panic concerns.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change when motivation is low. Together, the therapist and client decide which approach fits best and adapt it over time. The process is collaborative and paced to the client’s needs and goals.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people work with a bilingual clinician when in-person options are limited. The therapist will review practical arrangements and help match the approach and session rhythm to everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with anxiety, depression, stress, panic concerns, and sleep troubles. Other focuses include relationship strain, parenting stress, ADHD, grief, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her work is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then uses techniques like CBT and motivational interviewing to set small, achievable steps.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has 16 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. That experience informs how she tailors plans to each person's needs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Mexico. Her practice is based in New Mexico.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the scheduling process.
What steps start the process of working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.