he/him
Lester Ramirez
LCSW
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
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
9+
My style in therapy is welcoming, direct, and strength-based.
License number
#79971
Therapy style
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.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
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.