Amy Romero
LCSW
New Mexico
Collaborative, goal-focused therapy for difficult problems
Continue with AmyAt a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, New Mexico / SWB-2024-0775
- NPI
- 1912657032
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Mexico
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Warm and interactive
- Practical skills
- Motivational focus
About Amy
Amy Romero is an LCSW practicing in New Mexico who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns. She also supports people dealing with body image, communication problems, control issues, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, and questions about life purpose. Her tone is warm and straightforward and she offers a practical, collaborative approach.
Amy brings four years of clinical experience working in outpatient and in-home settings. Her background includes substance abuse counseling and work with youth and adults in trauma-informed programs. She holds a master's degree in social work with a concentration on children and families and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, and she practices as an independently licensed clinical social worker in New Mexico.
In sessions she is interactive and respectful. She aims to make space for honest talk without judgment and to help clients set realistic goals. She often uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and explores thought patterns with cognitive behavioral tools. Mindfulness and narrative approaches are also part of her process when they fit a person’s goals.
Amy typically checks messages multiple times a day and tries to respond promptly, though replies can take a bit longer when she is assisting other clients or handling professional responsibilities. She offers live sessions that can be scheduled ahead of time and asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire to begin.
Her focus is on meeting people where they are and working together to find practical steps toward feeling better. She emphasizes collaboration, encouragement, and building skills that fit each person’s life.
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How Motivational and Practical Approaches Work Online
Amy uses Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change and to strengthen their own reasons for moving forward. This approach is conversational and focused on the person’s goals and motivation.
She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which means sessions emphasize empathy, acceptance, and helping people find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her work too; it looks at thought patterns and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety and manage mood.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process. Amy collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than using one fixed method. This helps tailor work on skills, motivation, or insight depending on what feels most useful.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the biography notes availability of live sessions scheduled in advance. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and the best way to work together so sessions fit into everyday life. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Drug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
4+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Amy works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, and LGBT-related concerns. She also addresses body image, communication problems, obsessive-compulsive concerns, panic, mood issues, and related areas.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
Sessions tend to be warm and interactive with a focus on respect and collaboration. Amy aims to create an open space for honest talk and practical goal-setting.
What is Amy's professional background?
She has four years of clinical experience in outpatient care, intensive in-home therapy, and substance abuse counseling. She holds a master’s degree in social work with a concentration on children and families.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
The clinician is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does this therapist offer?
The biography notes that Amy conducts live sessions that can be booked ahead of time. Confirm current session options before scheduling to match your needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing the short matching questionnaire. Then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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