Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Laura Ramos, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 28746
- NPI
- 1285820522
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Laura supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Self esteem support
- Life transitions
About Laura
Laura Ramos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 18 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Her practical focus also includes communication problems, divorce and separation, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation or loneliness.
She uses conversational sessions to identify what feels most urgent and workable. Sessions often begin with naming hard moments and figuring out small steps that reduce overwhelm. She pays attention to patterns that affect relationships, motivation, and daily functioning, and helps people practice different ways of responding.
Clients can expect direct, everyday language in sessions. The emphasis is on skills that can be used between meetings, such as problem-solving, emotion regulation strategies, and clearer communication techniques. She also supports people who are rethinking life purpose, facing a midlife crisis, or trying to rebuild self-love after difficult events.
Laura draws on nearly two decades of experience to balance practical suggestions with time to talk through feelings. She encourages regular check-ins on progress and adjusts focus as needs change. Her approach aims to make therapy fit into regular life rather than add another source of stress.
People who want to begin can follow the site's intake steps to match and schedule a first meeting. Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients may be supported through the matching process.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Laura uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to focus on practical change. One common approach involves identifying patterns that feed anxiety or low mood, then practicing small behavioral steps to shift those patterns. This helps with stress, worry, and motivation problems by creating manageable routines and measurable goals.Another approach centers on improving communication skills. Sessions teach ways to express needs and set boundaries, which can reduce conflict and isolation. These techniques are often brief, action-oriented, and aimed at everyday interactions like work or family conversations.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That decision can change over time as progress is checked and next steps are planned.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time that might otherwise prevent regular meetings. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises for sessions by phone or video depending on what the client needs and prefers.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, divorce and separation, and isolation.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions use plain language and practical steps. Conversations aim to identify immediate problems and practice skills for daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in social work and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are offered and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients through the site's matching process.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers