Dr. JamieLynn Gonzales DSW, LCSW-S, FSW
JamieLynn Gonzales, DSW, LCSW, FSW, is a licensed clinical social worker, doctoral-level social work practitioner, and founder of BeMeBetter: The Place You Grow, a private practice based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She provides leadership and clinical oversight within her practice, integrating evidence-based modalities with a holistic, client-centered philosophy. Through BeMeBetter, she is committed to creating a supportive environment where individuals can pursue meaningful emotional growth, healing, and long-term wellness.
Dr. Gonzales specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy and works with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma-related concerns. She also enjoys supporting adolescents who are navigating challenges related to school performance or attachment disorders, as well as providing care to veterans and their families. Her clinical work is grounded in a solution-focused, strength-based model of therapy, in which clients are guided to identify, develop, and apply their personal strengths more effectively in daily life. By teaching practical tools and self-care strategies, she empowers individuals to build resilience and move toward a life worth living.
Dr. Gonzales earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of New Mexico and her Master of Social Work from New Mexico State University, later completing her Doctor of Social Work at the University of Southern California, Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work. She implements a holistic vision for BeMeBetter that extends beyond traditional medical models, emphasizing the integration of mind, spirit, and body. As she explains, many agencies and clinics lack this connection, while BeMeBetter’s collaboration between practitioners, paraprofessionals, and peers offers a whole-person approach designed to create immediate and lasting impact on individuals and the broader community.
• The University of New Mexico - BA, Psychology & Family Studies
• New Mexico State University - MSW
• EMDR training (working toward EMDRIA certification)
• DBT certified
• CBT trained under Dr. David Burns
• Certified Financial Social Worker
• Southwest Behavioral Health Independent Provider Association
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Affective disorders (depression
- anxiety
- bipolar
- mood disorders)
- Financial social work
- EMDR
- Economic abuse
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
I've really taken to the teaching aspect not just treating clients and helping them thrive and heal and grow, but watching interns and other providers learn new ways of doing things, putting their strengths into practice, and helping build their professional and personal growth as well. Our tagline at Be Me Better is 'the place you grow,' and I mention to my contracted providers that includes you as well, not just clients. If there's anything they're ever interested in, I help them make that to fruition.