- Licensed inNew York
- License094815
- NPI 1982255931
- Experience9+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
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About Luis
Dr. Luis Ramirez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship troubles, trauma, and LGBTQ-related concerns. He speaks English and Spanish and brings nine years of clinical experience to his work.
He aims to create a calm, respectful space where clients can name what feels hard and begin to make practical changes. He focuses on attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and problems that affect close relationships.
Background and approach
He also supports people dealing with body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control struggles, and isolation or loneliness. He can help when trauma, dissociation, guilt or shame, or impulsivity get in the way of daily life. His approach is collaborative and straightforward.
He uses Attachment-Based Therapy alongside client-centered methods and cognitive-behavioral tools to help people understand patterns and try new ways of relating. Sessions move at a pace set by the client and emphasize clear skills and real-life problem solving. Dr.
Ramirez draws on nine years of practice as an LCSW in New York. He aims to blend emotional understanding with tangible strategies, such as skills for managing strong emotions and steps to repair strained connections. Sessions may include talking through patterns, practicing new responses, and planning simple experiments to test changes.
People say he is practical and warm, and he works to make therapy accessible across languages and formats. He accepts international clients and offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
Credentials
- LCSW (New York)
- License 094815 · expires February 2028
- NPI
- 1982255931 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Luis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Luis names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skill-based therapy translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape patterns in close connections. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns, name unmet needs, and try new ways of relating to others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s own goals; in this approach the therapist follows the client's lead and helps clarify what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, used alongside attachment work, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking big problems into smaller steps and practicing new responses between sessions. These methods together help both feelings and day-to-day habits change over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the process, and the therapist will work with each person to decide what fits best. That choice will be based on the client's goals, preferences, and how they respond in early sessions. The plan can be adjusted as needs change so therapy stays useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel schedules. Phone or chat can be a shorter check-in, while video lets the therapist and client use facial cues and body language. Text and messaging are useful for ongoing check-ins and practicing new skills between sessions.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related concerns. He also focuses on attachment issues, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and loneliness.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Sessions balance emotional understanding with practical skills and steps clients can try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has nine years of clinical experience and practices as a licensed clinical social worker. His work draws on multiple evidence-based approaches to support different needs.
Where is he located and licensed?
He is based in New York and holds a New York LCSW credential.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for individuals who prefer either language.
What session formats does he use?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to give flexible ways to connect.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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