At a glance
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 38742; LCSW, New Mexico / C-06800
- NPI
- 1003085598
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation building
- Practical skills
- Spanish available
About Rocio
Rocio Samaniego is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. She focuses on building confidence, motivation, and healthier patterns so everyday life feels more manageable. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she practices from a perspective that values each person’s strengths and goals.
Rocio works from the belief that clients are the experts on their own stories. She listens first and helps people clarify what they want to change. Conversations are practical and focused on small steps that add up, rather than long lectures or rigid plans.
Her approach blends several methods to match individual needs, including Motivational Interviewing to build readiness for change, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Client-Centered Therapy to keep the work grounded in the client’s priorities. She also draws on tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and relationship-focused methods when those fit the situation.
People come to Rocio for help with family strain, parenting stress, anger, codependency, communication problems, and coping with major life changes like separation or loss. She supports people who have faced trauma or abuse and those dealing with isolation, forgiveness concerns, or questions about life purpose.
Her style is supportive and direct. She helps clients set realistic goals, try out new skills, and notice what works. To begin, clients choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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Approaches that guide online work
Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build confidence and readiness for action, which can help with motivation, substance concerns, or any goal that feels stuck.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's priorities and experience. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support while clients decide which changes to make and when.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors, and it often helps with anxiety, depression, and mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is a joint process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then recommend methods to try. Plans can be adjusted as progress is made so the work stays practical and relevant to the client’s life.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since specific formats are set by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work from a place with fewer interruptions or join sessions when relocating within the same state. Licensed professionals can adapt tools from Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and CBT to an online setting so the therapy stays focused and goal-oriented. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
CodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersSelf-loveTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsExperience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Rocio help with?
Rocio supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and works collaboratively to set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and building motivation to try new ways of coping.
How much experience does she have in practice?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in social work and counseling settings to support people through a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and New Mexico and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently working with international clients.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers