Ana Ramos-Sanavio, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ana!

I work with children, adolescents, and families and specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, and stress using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help my clients develop resilience and feel empowered to make positive progress for well-being.

My focus

I have extensive experience working with youth and their parents who are impacted by trauma. My work aims to support the child and parent in processing trauma as individuals and developing positive collaboration moving forward. My style is also a good fit for young adults facing social pressures of life transitions.

My approach

My approach varies based on each client's needs. Trauma work focuses on developing positive coping skills, awareness of self, and processing. I use mindfulness as a technique that supports self-knowledge and leads to acceptance and physiological well-being.

My communication style

My communication style is calm, personable, and positive. I want clients to feel comfortable talking to me about anything without judgment. I support my clients in developing resilience and self-empowerment.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist began when I recognized my affinity for helping families. I recognized the challenges many children and parents faced, which impacted the parent-child bond. I wanted to help others recognize their personal strength and resiliency, to live more joyful and fulfilled lives.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting is about working together to define what you want to accomplish in our time together. As we build trust you can gain more comfort with what it means to be in therapy. We'll work together over time to set goals and track your progress.

Our first session

In our first session we'll spend most of our time talking about how you've been feeling recently. I will ask questions to better understand why you may be feeling that way. The first session is an opportunity to make a connection and helps me get a sense of our work together.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Attachment-based

Child/Parent Psychotherapy

Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

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

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ana Ramos-Sanavio