Merion Haworth, LCSW

Merion Haworth is a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience in New Mexico. She focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Clients can expect a respectful and compassionate tone in sessions and a tailored plan that fits their needs.

She draws on several approaches to guide conversations and problem solving. Merion often uses client-centered methods to prioritize a person's experience and goals. She also uses cognitive behavioral strategies to address unhelpful thoughts and habits that keep problems going.

Her background includes long-term work in school settings with children and families for over 20 years. That experience shaped a practical focus on communication, daily routines, and coping strategies that people can use between sessions. She also mentions offering Christian-based therapy when that aligns with a client's preferences.

In sessions she aims to match interventions to each person rather than following one fixed method. That can mean brief problem-solving steps, examining thought patterns, or looking at how past experiences affect present choices. The plan and pace are shaped together with the client.

Merion brings a steady, experienced presence and an emphasis on dignity and sensitivity. She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and supports clients through the initial steps of scheduling and planning.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's priorities. The therapist creates a space where a person sets the goals and the conversation follows what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and everyday habits and teaches practical tools to change unhelpful patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck and is deciding whether to make a change; it uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Merion will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, values, and comfort level. That may mean trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting as progress and needs become clearer.

The site notes session formats and scheduling can vary, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people use approaches like CBT worksheets or motivational conversations without changing their daily routines.