Ana Stevenson

Compassionate, practical therapy rooted in evidence-based care

LCSW New Mexico

Experience: 9 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Ana

Ana Stevenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who blends cognitive behavioral techniques with person-centered care to help clients address stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a practical, strengths-focused approach that aims to identify patterns of thought and behavior while attending to emotions and lived experience. Ana emphasizes integrating mind and body through strategies drawn from CBT, EMDR, DBT, and mindfulness to support healthier coping and greater emotional balance.

With nine years of professional clinical experience and a broad background that includes extensive international life experience, Ana draws on diverse perspectives to connect with people facing difficult life transitions, addiction, parenting challenges, grief, intimacy issues, career stress, and a wide range of family and communication problems.

She works in both English and Spanish from New Mexico and holds the NM LCSW license C-06038. Her practice accepts international clients and offers multiple online session formats to meet different needs.

How evidence-informed approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaboration so that the therapist follows the client’s priorities and supports growth at the client’s pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) offers a structured way to address trauma-related memories by processing distressing experiences alongside calming techniques.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore which methods fit their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so that techniques and pacing match what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These formats allow continued access to therapeutic tools, skills practice, and regular check-ins without requiring travel, supporting continuity of care and consistent progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Ana focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, parenting, anger, and career challenges, along with many related topics such as adoption and foster care and immigration issues.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

She uses a mix of client-centered work alongside evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness to tailor care to each person's goals and needs.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has nine years of clinical experience working directly with people through difficult life transitions and trauma, supported by broader international and workplace experience.

What credentials and location are relevant?

Ana is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico with license number NM LCSW C-06038 and she practices from New Mexico while accepting clients internationally.

Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and she does accept international clients as part of her practice.

Which session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing handled for therapy with her?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English, Spanish