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Dr. Luis Ramirez

Practical, relationship-focused therapy in English and Spanish

LCSW New York

Experience
9 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English, Spanish

About Luis

Dr. Luis Ramirez helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns.

Background and approach

He is based in New York and works in English and Spanish. He draws on several evidence-based methods to meet practical problems with clear steps.

He keeps sessions focused and conversational. He listens for patterns in relationships and attachment, then helps clients try new ways of communicating.

He uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and from DBT to teach emotion regulation skills. Gottman Method ideas inform his work with relationship problems and communication challenges.

Dr. Ramirez trained as a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - and has nine years of clinical experience.

His background includes helping people who face abandonment, attachment wounds, body image concerns, caregiver stress, and the fallout from separation or domestic violence. In the therapy room he emphasizes collaboration.

Clients set goals and he suggests practical exercises between sessions. That might include communication practices, short behavioral experiments, or skills for managing intense emotions.

Sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules. He accepts international clients and adapts work to each person's language and cultural context.

If someone wants a steady, straightforward approach that links relationship patterns to everyday coping, he offers a clear plan and regular check-ins.

How therapeutic approaches fit online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it helps people understand why they react emotionally and learn new ways to connect. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses simple exercises to change unhelpful thinking and try different actions. Gottman Method ideas support practical communication skills and conflict practices that couples and partners can try and report back on during sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is a collaborative choice that can change as needs shift or new goals emerge.

Online therapy here uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can fit sessions into busy lives. Video lets the therapist and client see nonverbal cues and practice communication exercises. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier when someone needs a quicker check-in. Live chat and messaging offer shorter, flexible ways to share updates and practice skills between longer sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, and relationship problems, plus related issues like attachment, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He uses a collaborative, conversational style and draws on approaches such as Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT, and Gottman Method ideas for relationship work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to this practice?
He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish