Sandra Ramirez, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Sandra!

I'm a bilingual Spanish-speaking therapist dedicated to offering culturally competent care. Whether you're navigating depression, anxiety, trauma, anger management, or life stressors, my goal is to help you achieve lasting positive change through personalized, evidence-based care in a supportive space.

My focus

I have a special passion for working with young adults, adults, single parents, justice-involved individuals, and those recovering from addiction. I focus on supporting people through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, adjustment issues, parenting, women's issues, work stress, impostor syndrome, and relationship or family dynamics.

My approach

I identify as a psychodynamic psychotherapist, helping clients explore deeper layers of their thoughts, feelings, and actions. My approach is collaborative and client-centered, integrating tools from CBT, DBT, and ACT. I tailor my methods to fit each individual because no single therapy approach works for everyone.

My communication style

I maintain firm boundaries while embracing my humanity. Active listening is a strength of mine, but I won't hesitate to challenge negative beliefs or distorted thinking when necessary. I'm genuinely interested in your story and committed to helping you grow. I always remain open to feedback to ensure you feel heard and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

My survival skills and background in grassroots community organizing have shaped me into the clinician I am today. Witnessing inequities in mental healthcare has fueled my dedication to supporting individuals with mental health challenges. I strive to ensure all my patients receive ethical, high-quality care.

My goals for you

I believe goal-setting should be led by you, and treatment planning is a collaborative process. I recommend focusing on just one or two goals at a time, though it's perfectly fine for those goals to shift or expand as therapy progresses.

Our first session

In our first session, I'll focus on introductions and getting to know you better. I'll do more listening than talking and be curious about your story and what brings you to therapy. I'll ask about your preferences, family, support system, hobbies, and self-care routine. Together, we'll start exploring potential goals that will guide our sessions.

I identify as...

Female, Cis
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

+ 3 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Queer

Racial Justice

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Single Mother

Transgender

+ 12 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 54 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Northridge.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Sandra Ramirez