Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Marilyn Ramirez-Torres, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and LGBT support
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 123499
- NPI
- 1225436132
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Marilyn 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
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
- Self esteem
About Marilyn
Marilyn Ramirez-Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with nine years of experience in mental health services. She works with people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and related concerns. Sessions are presented in straightforward language and focus on practical steps that fit daily life.
Marilyn listens for what matters most to each person and helps them find ways to manage distressing feelings. She views clients as the experts in their own stories and builds on existing strengths. Conversations can include finding coping skills, improving communication, and addressing emotional pain from past events.
Her background includes work across a range of clinical settings over nearly a decade. That experience informs a flexible approach that shifts with a person’s needs. She helps people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, and isolation among other concerns.
Sessions often focus on clear goals like reducing shame and guilt, improving impulse control, or navigating separation and life transitions. Marilyn also supports people with life-purpose questions, men’s issues, and midlife concerns. The emphasis is on practical strategies people can use between meetings.
People meet her to talk about real problems and build manageable routines. To start, she asks about current priorities and works collaboratively on next steps. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches guide online care
Marilyn draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skill building and processing difficult experiences. One common approach focuses on practical coping skills - teaching breathing, grounding, and emotion-regulation strategies that people can use when feeling overwhelmed. This helps with symptoms of depression, anxiety, and strong emotional reactions after trauma.Another approach addresses processing painful memories and the effects of abuse or loss. Sessions work through what happened, how it affects current relationships and behavior, and ways to reduce shame and isolation. This can make everyday decisions and relationships feel more manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Marilyn will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and help decide which techniques to try first. She treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts methods if they do not fit your needs.
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and make it possible to meet from different locations that suit your routine.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with trauma and abuse, LGBT issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. The work emphasizes clients' strengths and collaborative goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience in mental health services. That background shapes her approach to common and complex concerns.
Where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Check pricing details before scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a 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