- Person-centered approach
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Focus on trauma
About Ana
Ana Stevenson is an LCSW who centers therapy on the relationship between therapist and client. She approaches sessions with warmth and practical focus. Ana speaks English and Spanish and brings life experience from many countries to her work.
Ana shapes the work around what each person wants to accomplish. She uses a person-centered stance that follows the client's goals. That means conversations are guided by what matters most to the client rather than a fixed agenda.
Her clinical toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, mindfulness techniques, and client-centered methods. She blends talk-based work with attention to bodily experience when helpful. This mix is used to address stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and problems with self-esteem and coping.
Ana has nine years of professional clinical experience and additional background in employee relations. That combination informs how she helps people navigate life changes, relationship strain, grief, parenting concerns, and career questions. She also lists adoption and foster care among her focus areas.
People can expect straightforward sessions that aim to build practical skills and clearer understanding. Ana helps clients practice coping strategies, rethink unhelpful patterns, and find ways to restore balance and self-kindness. The emphasis is on steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's goals. In practice this looks like the therapist reflecting back what the client says and helping them make choices that feel right. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. It is practical and often uses short exercises or homework between sessions to build new habits. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, works with distressing memories and bodily reactions to trauma; it is used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and the emotions they bring up.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Ana will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and preferences and will suggest which methods might help most. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted over time as needs change.
The original biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not needed. It can also let people work with bilingual therapists or those based in other regions. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to what fits a client's schedule and goals.
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Experience
9+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and self-esteem issues. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, grief, relationship and parenting concerns.
How would sessions feel in terms of approach and style?
Therapy is person-centered and goal driven. Sessions combine talk therapy with practical skills from CBT and DBT and techniques to address bodily responses when useful.
What is Ana Stevenson’s background and experience?
She holds an LCSW and has nine years of clinical practice. She also has earlier experience in employee relations across several countries.
Where is this therapist based and what credential do they hold?
The therapist practices in New Mexico and is licensed as an LCSW in New Mexico.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.