- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Mexico
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Bipolar disorder
About Lydia
Lydia Fabbroni is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico with 20 years of experience. She has worked across inpatient psychiatry and emergency settings and brings that background to therapy sessions in a straightforward way. Lydia focuses on practical help for people juggling intense emotions, life transitions, and parenting pressures.
She helps people who face depression, anxiety, bipolar mood challenges, panic, and severe emotion dysregulation. She also supports those dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, anger, and career or relationship stress.
Background and approach
Parenting concerns and family-of-origin issues are part of her regular work. Her approach is collaborative and interactive. Lydia centers validation alongside change so clients feel heard while learning new skills.
Sessions include respectful, direct conversation and concrete strategies tailored to each person's goals. She uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered methods. Those tools are used to build coping skills, manage mood swings, and improve communication.
People who choose Lydia can expect steady, practical guidance and a nonjudgmental space to figure out next steps. She works with each person to create a plan that fits their life and goals.
What Lydia works with
Everything Lydia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Lydia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Lydia lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and focuses on taking action toward valued goals. It can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, and feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It often helps with panic, mood disorders, and building concrete coping skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills. It can be especially helpful for people who experience intense mood swings or trouble managing strong reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean combining ACT, CBT, DBT, or client-centered techniques based on what is most helpful.
Online therapy can make regular care easier to fit into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues during skill practice while phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, homework support, or shorter daily coaching between sessions. These formats offer flexibility so therapy can continue even with a tight schedule.
Questions people ask about Lydia
What kinds of concerns does Lydia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood issues, panic, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, career and relationship stress, and parenting-related concerns.
What is Lydia's general style in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and interactive, emphasizing validation alongside change and practical skills development.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has two decades of experience, including work as an inpatient psychiatric social worker and as an emergency room clinician.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Mexico with the credential shown as NM LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging options.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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