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Ana Stevenson, LCSW

Multicultural LCSW for trauma and life transitions
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Client-centered care
  • EMDR and CBT

About Ana Stevenson

Ana Stevenson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who approaches therapy as a collaborative journey toward greater emotional balance and self-kindness. She centers the therapeutic relationship on connection, creating a safe and personal space to explore a client's internal life, social roles, and the practical changes that support healing and growth.

Ana brings a multicultural perspective shaped by years living across Asia, Africa, South America, and the United States, and she works in both English and Spanish. Her background includes clinical work with people navigating difficult life transitions, supporting trauma survivors, and assisting immigrants. She has also worked as an employee relations specialist both overseas and in Washington, experience that supports her ability to understand workplace and life stressors.

Her clinical practice follows a client-centered framework that honors each person's goals and needs. She integrates somatic awareness with evidence-based tools such as EMDR and cognitive behavioral strategies to help align body and mind, address trauma and anxiety, and promote healthier coping. Ana offers support for a broad range of concerns including stress, depression, addiction, relationship and family issues, parenting and grief, and career or life changes, tailoring care to each person's situation.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

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 issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ana Stevenson have?

Ana Stevenson has 9 years of experience.

Is Ana Stevenson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: NM LCSW C-06038.

In which languages does Ana Stevenson provide therapy?

Ana provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Ana Stevenson located?

Ana Stevenson is located in New Mexico.

How can I work with Ana Stevenson as my therapist?

You can work with Ana Stevenson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ana Stevenson work with international clients?

Yes. Ana Stevenson works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ana Stevenson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Ana Stevenson uses client-centered work to build a collaborative, respectful relationship that starts with the client's goals and priorities. This approach focuses on listening and creating treatment plans shaped by what matters most to the individual, which can help with issues like life transitions, relationship concerns, and self-esteem struggles.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, a practical method that helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges. Ana incorporates EMDR when trauma symptoms are present; EMDR supports processing distressing memories and reducing their hold on daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ana works together with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, values, and goals, adapting techniques as progress unfolds. Online therapy offers flexibility - appointments by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging let people access licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care when life circumstances change.

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