Lidia Atencio, LPCC

Lidia Atencio is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in New Mexico with 16 years of clinical experience. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns including family and parenting challenges, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, career stress, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress, ADHD, and experiences of physical or emotional abuse.

Her practice is grounded in unconditional positive regard - a nonjudgmental, respectful stance that centers acceptance and compassion. Lidia works collaboratively with each person to set clear, individualized goals and to develop practical strategies that fit their values and daily life. She integrates a variety of approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and the Gottman Method, tailoring methods to the needs of the client.

Clients seeking help with grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, eating or sleeping difficulties, parenting, or coping with life transitions will find an emphasis on empathy, skill-building, and real-world problem solving. Lidia also addresses specialized concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and LGBTQ matters. She welcomes international clients and offers flexible session options to accommodate diverse schedules and situations.

Taking the first step toward change takes courage, and Lidia is committed to providing steady support as clients work toward meaningful progress and improved well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lidia Atencio integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy into her practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward meaningful goals - it is often helpful for anxiety, stress, and adjusting to life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional bonds, exploring how early and current attachment experiences shape relationships and intimacy, and it can aid work on relationship or abandonment issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes unconditional positive regard and empathic listening, creating a supportive environment where clients are invited to explore their concerns and set their own direction for change.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Lidia works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts methods as therapy evolves so the plan remains aligned with what the client finds most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which makes scheduling easier for people with busy lives, caregiving responsibilities, or geographic constraints. These options allow clients to engage in regular, consistent work with licensed professionals from locations that suit them best, supporting progress while accommodating personal routines.