Ana Stevenson , LCSW

Ana Stevenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with nine years of clinical experience. She provides therapy in both English and Spanish and works with adults facing a wide range of emotional and life challenges.

Ana centers her work on the therapeutic relationship, using a client-centered approach that follows each person’s goals and needs. She integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and EMDR to address symptoms and build practical skills. These approaches are applied flexibly to help clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the lasting effects of trauma and abuse.

Her practice supports people navigating life transitions, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, self-esteem and intimacy-related difficulties, and career or caregiver stress. Ana also attends to specialized areas such as adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric matters, attachment and immigration issues, and coping with isolation or traumatic events. She aims to help clients increase emotional balance, strengthen coping strategies, and cultivate greater kindness toward themselves while working collaboratively to find the best path forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Ana uses client-centered therapy to begin with each person’s own goals and experiences, creating a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead while offering structure and support. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is offered as a targeted method to process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity, often helping those who have experienced abuse or significant loss.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself. Ana partners with clients to explore what feels most useful and to adapt methods based on individual needs, goals, and preferences so the plan evolves as progress is made.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access care from different locations. These formats increase flexibility for scheduling, allow ongoing support between sessions, and expand access for people who may face geographic or mobility barriers, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide structured, evidence-informed care.