Amy Romero, LCSW

Amy Romero is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, trauma, and LGBTQ-related issues. She works with teens and adults and brings a calm, interactive presence to sessions. Amy focuses on practical changes that can make daily life feel easier.

She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy along with client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, trying small behavior changes, and practicing grounding or awareness exercises. She also uses motivational interviewing to support people working on substance use and habit change.

Amy's background includes outpatient therapy, intensive in-home work for at-risk youth, and substance abuse counseling. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work with a concentration on children and families. Her clinical license is LCSW in New Mexico.

Her style is warm and interactive. She aims to create an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgment. Together with each client she sets goals and chooses approaches that fit their needs.

Amy generally responds several times a day and asks for patience when she may be assisting others. She offers scheduled live sessions and message-based options to fit different routines and preferences.

Approaches and online options for change

Amy often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it is commonly used for anxiety, panic, obsessions, and mood problems.

She also integrates client-centered methods that prioritize listening and collaboration, and mindfulness practices that teach simple awareness and grounding skills. These approaches can help with stress, trauma reactions, and emotional regulation by giving concrete tools to use day to day.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Amy works with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and life situation. She adapts techniques over time based on what is helping and what feels doable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for a face-to-face feel, phone sessions when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging for brief check-ins or ongoing support. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or parenting schedules and allow steady progress without extra travel.