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Sabrina Gonzalez

Sabrina Gonzalez

LICSW, LCSW

Licensed social worker using mindfulness and ACT

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Mexico, Florida, Pennsylvania, Arizona, Vermont, Kansas

Languages

English

Licenses listed

  • LCSW, New MexicoC-11074
  • LCSW, FloridaSW12542
  • LCSW, PennsylvaniaCW016900
  • LCSW, ArizonaLCSW-22193
  • LICSW, Vermont089.0135936
  • LSCSW, KansasLSCSW 06533
  • NPI 1417342866

As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.

  • Mindfulness focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Practical tools

About Sabrina

Sabrina Gonzalez is a licensed social worker practicing in New Mexico. She brings 20 years of clinical experience to help people facing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and relationship or parenting stress. She aims to listen first and respond with respect and sensitivity.

Sabrina focuses on practical, person-centered work. She uses mindfulness and cognitive tools to help people notice patterns and try new ways of responding. Sessions emphasize clear goals and simple exercises that can be used between meetings.

She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas and attachment-based thinking to address long-standing relationship patterns and emotional pain. That combination supports people coping with abandonment, family of origin issues, and intimacy-related concerns.

Her background includes many years supporting people after abuse, loss, and stressful life transitions. She helps with career strain, caregiver stress, compassion fatigue, and challenges faced by first responders. Sabrina adapts conversations and plans to each person’s situation.

People work with her to build steady routines, manage strong emotions like anger, and improve self-esteem. She encourages small experiments and steady practice rather than quick fixes. To begin, choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How mindfulness and ACT translate to online work

Mindfulness Therapy helps people bring gentle attention to thoughts, sensations, and emotions. It teaches simple practices to reduce reactivity and to notice what matters in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on choosing values-based actions and accepting difficult feelings so people can move toward a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and helps people understand how early bonds affect current connections.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about your goals, try brief exercises, and adjust methods based on what feels useful. Together you decide which skills to practice and what pace fits your life.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins between other commitments. Some formats can work better for brief updates or for sessions where video is not needed, while others support deeper practice and in-the-moment exercises.

These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sabrina commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship stress, grief, parenting strain, and issues related to identity and LGBT concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is respectful and person-centered, with simple exercises and practical steps. Sessions focus on clear goals and using skills between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.

What credentials and region are listed for the therapist?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and practices in New Mexico.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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