Dora I. Ramirez
LMFT, 8 years of experience
About me
I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 8 years of experience supporting teens and adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. As a Latina immigrant, I bring a culturally responsive lens to my work and specialize in helping clients navigate the emotional impact of immigration, identity, and systemic stressors. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in empathy—creating a safe space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to heal.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
In our first session, you can expect a welcoming and supportive environment where you feel safe sharing your story. I’ll conduct a clinical intake to better understand your current challenges, relevant personal history, and goals for therapy. This initial meeting is collaborative in nature, allowing us to begin identifying your priorities and establishing a clear treatment direction tailored to your needs.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
The greatest strengths I bring into our sessions are empathy, clinical insight, and a collaborative spirit. I create a space where you feel genuinely seen and heard, while drawing on evidence-based practices to guide meaningful progress. My ability to attune to your emotional experience, while staying focused on your goals, helps foster trust, safety, and long-term growth.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, and relational challenges. This includes teens struggling with identity, self-esteem, or school-related stress; adults managing the pressures of work, relationships, or personal growth; and older adults facing grief, loss, or major life changes. I tailor my approach to meet each person where they are, offering compassionate and practical support through every stage of life.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In my practice, I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core approach to help clients better understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Over the years, I have found CBT to be incredibly effective, particularly when working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, or the impacts of trauma. I collaborate with clients to identify and challenge negative thought patterns that may be holding them back, helping them replace these with more balanced and constructive ways of thinking.
Attachment-based
I have extensive experience using attachment-based theory to help clients understand how early relationships and attachment patterns influence their emotional well-being and current relationships. In my practice, I focus on creating a safe, supportive environment where clients can explore these dynamics, particularly when working with trauma, anxiety, and relationship challenges. I guide clients in identifying patterns rooted in their attachment experiences and support them in developing healthier, more secure connections with themselves and others.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
I incorporate Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to help clients identify their strengths, resources, and goals while focusing on practical solutions rather than dwelling on problems. In my practice, I guide clients to envision their desired outcomes and identifying small, actionable steps to achieve them. By emphasizing what's already working in their lives, I help client's build confidence and create sustainable change.
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July 29, 2025
Dora is just what I was looking for! Caring and was already thinking of things to talk about for our next visits.