Amy Romero , LCSW

Amy Romero is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with four years of clinical experience. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work with a concentration on children and families. Her background includes direct mental health care, outpatient therapy, intensive in-home work for at-risk youth, and substance abuse counseling.

Amy has worked with individuals, teenagers, and families in both individual and group settings. Her experience encompasses trauma, child welfare, substance abuse treatment for teens and adults, and individual substance abuse counseling. She provides therapy for a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, LGBT-related issues, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, OCD, panic, and a variety of behavioral and family challenges. She does not see children under the age of 14.

Her approach to therapy is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She collaborates with people to create a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored without judgment, and she aims to meet clients where they are to develop individualized treatment plans. Amy draws on a variety of methods including trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness practices, psychodynamic and humanistic approaches, narrative therapy, and systems-based models to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She generally checks messages multiple times a day and strives to respond promptly while balancing other professional and personal responsibilities. Amy’s work focuses on supporting clients as they pursue clearer goals, healthier coping, and greater well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Amy Romero

Amy Romero uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment where a person’s own goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy and collaboration, and it can be especially helpful for people seeking greater self-understanding, improved relationships, or clearer direction in life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another common approach in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, and it is often effective for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive symptoms.

Mindfulness therapy offers practical tools for staying present and reducing reactivity. These practices can help with stress, emotional regulation, cravings related to substance use, and coping with intrusive thoughts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adjusts methods over time to find the most effective combination for the individual.

Online therapy formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy lives. These options offer flexibility in scheduling, allow access from different locations, and provide multiple ways to communicate so clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable for them.