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Lydia Fabbroni

Lydia Fabbroni, LCSW

Therapist · New Mexico · 20+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical help for life transitions

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  • Collaborative sessions
  • Skills focused
  • No-judgment approach

About Lydia

Lydia Fabbroni is a licensed clinical social worker with twenty years of experience helping people navigate major life shifts and intense emotions. She practices in New Mexico and draws on a broad clinical background that includes time in inpatient psychiatry and emergency room settings. Lydia meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps forward.

Her approach is collaborative and interactive. Lydia relies on clear validation and straightforward planning so clients can name problems and try new ways of coping. Sessions emphasize respect and a no-judgment tone to make it easier to discuss painful or confusing topics.

Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and the kinds of life changes that come up in midlife. She also helps people facing grief, trauma or abuse, parenting challenges, relationship strain, and career uncertainty. Lydia works with patterns such as attachment struggles, avoidance, impulsivity, and isolation.

She uses several therapeutic styles such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered methods, dialectical behavior approaches, and motivational interviewing. These tools are used to set goals, build skills, and support real-world changes rather than only talking about problems.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability. Lydia notes that subscription sessions can be canceled at any time, and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficulties

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Credentials

New Mexico

Languages

English

How Lydia’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are hard. It’s useful for anxiety, low mood, and feeling stuck during big life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and testing new, more helpful ways of thinking and acting. That approach is often used for depression, panic, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy centers the relationship and the client’s own goals, offering a supportive space to make sense of decisions and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lydia collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and comfort level. Together they try techniques, check what helps, and adjust the plan so it fits day-to-day life.

The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and fewer barriers to attending sessions during busy weeks. Confirm the current session options before booking to know what formats are available. Online sessions can make it simpler to keep momentum between appointments and to practice skills in real time while juggling work, caregiving, or other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lydia commonly help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and midlife transitions alongside grief, trauma, parenting and relationship challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and interactive, emphasizing validation, respect, and practical steps toward change.

What kind of professional background does she have?

She has twenty years of experience that include work as a therapist, inpatient psychiatric social worker, and emergency room clinician.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What do I do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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