Catherine Rossi, LICSW, LCSW

Catherine Rossi is a licensed social worker practicing in New Mexico with two decades of clinical experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. As an LICSW and LCSW - designations that indicate advanced clinical social work licensure - she brings seasoned judgment and practical skills to work with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and grief and loss. She focuses on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored safely, and she partners with clients to identify goals and practical steps toward greater well-being.

Catherine emphasizes compassion and empowerment in therapy, recognizing that seeking change requires courage. She supports each person at their own pace, offering steady guidance and evidence-informed techniques while honoring individual values and life circumstances. Prospective clients in New Mexico looking for a patient, experienced social worker for anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma recovery, or grief support will find a collaborative and strengths-based approach under her care.

Approaches That Guide Online Therapy Sessions

Client-Centered Therapy is built around the client’s own goals and experiences. In this approach the therapist listens deeply, reflects what is heard, and supports the client in discovering their own solutions - it is often helpful for relationship concerns, self-esteem work, and life adjustments.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It offers practical skills and structured techniques that can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and panic and improve day-to-day coping.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT - blends skill-building in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for managing intense emotions, improving communication, and reducing crisis-driven behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Catherine will collaborate with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and easier access to consistent care. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow sessions to fit into busy schedules, support continuity when travel or health issues arise, and provide multiple ways to engage depending on comfort and need.