Amy Romero, LCSW

Amy Romero is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico with four years of clinical practice. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Amy also focuses on body image, communication problems, control issues, and mood concerns such as panic, obsessive thoughts, and disruptive mood dysregulation.

Her background includes outpatient therapy, intensive in-home work with at-risk youth, and substance abuse counseling. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work with a concentration on children and families. She has experience providing therapy both online and in person, and she does not see children under the age of 14.

In sessions she uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness practices. She also draws on motivational interviewing and narrative approaches when relevant. Her work tends to be interactive and practical, focusing on clear skills and steps clients can use between meetings.

Amy often helps people with substance use concerns, teens and adults who have experienced trauma, and those managing mood and anxiety problems. She addresses family issues, parenting challenges, and concerns around gender identity and LGBTQ topics in individual work.

Expect collaboration about goals and methods. Amy emphasizes straightforward, respectful conversation and a focus on problem-solving. Her practice blends short-term strategies like behavioral changes with space to look at patterns over time.

For someone trying therapy for the first time, she offers guided steps to set goals, practice coping skills, and track progress in everyday life.

Therapeutic approaches and online work