Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Mexico
Spencer Bedwell, LCSW
New Mexico
Licensed clinical social worker - Anxiety and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Mexico
- LCSW, licence C-08275
- NPI
- 1689792947
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Mexico
These details come from information Spencer supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress management
- CBT use
- Narrative work
About Spencer
Spencer Bedwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico with three years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges with self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Spencer focuses on practical steps that help people manage day-to-day symptoms. He uses clear strategies to reduce anxiety, address post-traumatic stress reactions, and strengthen coping skills. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented so progress is easy to track.
He also helps people who are rethinking their life purpose or going through a midlife shift. That work often looks at values, decision points, and patterns that block forward movement. Sessions can include short exercises and homework to practice new ways of responding outside the session.
Spencer draws from cognitive behavioral approaches, narrative techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused work. He explains tools plainly and practices them together with the person in session. The emphasis is on what changes are useful in daily life rather than on theory.
People who want straightforward, practical help with workplace stress, social anxiety or lingering trauma may find his approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English in New Mexico. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
BHow sessions work
How Spencer’s approaches work in online sessions
Spencer commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing in session. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and tests small changes to see what helps. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress by practicing new behaviors and changing unhelpful thinking. Motivational interviewing focuses on a person's reasons for change and helps strengthen commitment when decisions feel stuck.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Spencer will talk with the person about goals and preferences, try methods during early sessions, and adjust the plan based on what is useful. The work is practical and driven by the client's immediate concerns and longer-term aims.
Session formats are not stated in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy around work, family, and daily obligations. Online meetings can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, reduce travel time, or schedule appointments during a break from work. Spencer will help match approach and scheduling to whatever fits the client's routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include workplace issues, social anxiety and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, goal-oriented methods drawing on cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative therapy, and solution-focused work. Sessions focus on clear tools and steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed in his profile. That experience informs a direct, skills-based approach.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state. The credential appears as LCSW in his profile.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the plan selected.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers