Sabrina Mayes

Sabrina Mayes is a licensed clinical social worker who centers mindfulness in her therapy. She combines present-moment awareness with practical skills to help people feel steadier in day-to-day life. Sabrina speaks plainly and focuses on small, manageable steps that fit into busy routines.

She has eight years of professional experience in New Mexico working with stress and anxiety, depression, anger, and addiction concerns. Sabrina also helps people who are coping with trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD-related challenges. Her approach is collaborative - she listens first and helps build plans that match each person’s needs.

Sabrina draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach coping strategies and change unhelpful patterns. She also uses Motivational Interviewing to support people who want to move away from substance use or other addictive behaviors. Solution-Focused ideas help keep sessions goal-oriented and practical.

In session, she emphasizes noticing the present moment, practicing simple skills, and setting small goals that add up. Sabrina respects that starting therapy takes courage and works at a steady pace. She helps people try new tools between meetings and checks in about what works.

If you’re in New Mexico and prefer straightforward guidance with mindfulness at the center, Sabrina can help you organize next steps and set realistic goals.

How Mindfulness and Skills Work Online

Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice thoughts and body sensations without getting swept up in them. This approach can reduce overwhelm and make it easier to use coping strategies when stress rises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different behaviors to change mood and routine. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and attention challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills so people can manage strong feelings and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust over time. Clients and the therapist work together to choose practical strategies that match needs and preferences rather than assuming a single method will suit everyone.

If you are considering online work, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not listed here. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They can also let someone choose interactions that feel most comfortable, such as sessions without video when camera time is difficult. Ask about specific session formats when scheduling so you know what will be offered.