he/him
Lester RamirezLCSW
Nice to meet you
My style in therapy is welcoming, direct, and strength-based. I meet clients where they are to help them deal with difficult and painful moments. I work as a team with clients to assure them that things will get better and they will be able to heal over time.
About Lester
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Out of state BlueCard PPO
Communication Style
Affirming, Casual, Humorous, Mindful, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men’s Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, Trauma
Experienced with
BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, LGBTQ+, Latine Community
Years of Experience
10+
My style in therapy is welcoming, direct, and strength-based.
License number
#79971
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay
Interests
Playing with my kids, dog, watching baseball, playing fantasy football, fishing, gardening, raising worms, traveling, reading manga, watching anime, and playing golf.