Therapist profile
Rocio Samaniego, LCSW
Texas
LCSW helping with relationships and emotional health
Continue with RocioWhere Rocio stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Texas / 38742; LCSW, New Mexico / C-06800
- NPI
- 1003085598
- Experience
- 17 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- Texas
About
- Codependency issues
- CBT and DBT techniques
- English and Spanish
About Rocio
Rocio Samaniego is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Texas with 17 years of experience. She works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, low self-esteem, parenting challenges, anger, and life changes.
She frames clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are direct and aimed at making everyday life more manageable.
Rocio uses methods drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), among other approaches. That means she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and experiment with new behaviors. She also brings relationship tools such as the Gottman Method and Imago ideas when relational patterns are part of the problem.
People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or losing themselves in relationships will find work that targets those patterns. Rocio also addresses communication problems, control issues, codependency-related concerns, and the fallout from separation or domestic violence.
She offers therapy in English and Spanish. Her background in social work informs a practical style that combines listening with actionable strategies. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session to map goals and next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Rocio draws on client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as core tools. Client-centered work means building on what the client already knows about their life and priorities. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to teach skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT skills are useful for people who struggle with anger, mood swings, or intense relationship reactions. Together these methods aim to make change feel practical and doable rather than abstract.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Rocio will help clients pick methods that match their goals, symptoms, and preferences and will adjust the plan as work progresses. Sessions begin with goal-setting and then try small, measurable steps to build new habits.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use tools like structured worksheets, thought records, and skills coaching during virtual meetings to keep progress moving.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include codependency, communication problems, control issues, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She helps people identify strengths, set goals, and try specific behavior and thinking changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Texas and New Mexico and practices from Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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