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Licensed to practice in California and accepts 37 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Life Transitions and 7 more.

Veronica Ramirez

(she/her)

LCSW, 18 years of experience
Warm
Solution oriented
Empowering
VirtualAvailable

About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker passionate about helping people feel more grounded, confident, and supported. I have extensive experience working with adults and older adults from various backgrounds facing emotional issues and complicated medical conditions. I specialize in supporting individuals managing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and caregiver stress, as well as those seeking guidance in building healthier relationships and improving self-esteem. My work is rooted in empathy, respect, and collaboration-creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session, we will have a chance to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust and understanding. I'll start by learning about you- what brings you to therapy, what you'd like to work on, and what your goals or hopes are for our time together. Clients can expect to receive empathy and nonjudgmental support. I meet my clients where they are, create a safe space where they feel safe to explore thoughts, emotions, and behaviors without fear of judgment.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and focused on real-life change. I blend evidence-based methods-especially Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)-with a warm, supportive style that helps clients feel both understood and empowered. Clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to make complex ideas feel clear and manageable. I help people connect the dots between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and then guide them in practicing new skills that promote lasting growth. What stands out most in my work is my balance of empathy and practicality. I don't just listen-I help you develop tools and insights you can use outside of therapy to improve your daily life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety

Depression

Life Transitions

Other specialties

Autism

Coping Skills

Grief

Health/Medical Issues

Mood Disorders

Older Adults

Self Esteem

Identifies as

Woman

Licensed in

California

Accepts

Aetna

Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

Aetna - Allied Benefits

Aetna - Luminare

Aetna - Medicare

Aetna - Moda

Aetna - WebTPA

Aetna – HealthEZ

All Savers

AvMed

Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)

Sutter Health Plan

IHSS Healthy Workers

Cash - $150 per session

Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)

Golden Rule

Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

L.A. Care PASC-SEIU

L.A. Care Covered

L.A. Care Covered Direct

L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)

UnitedHealthcare/Optum

Optum

OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

Oscar

Oxford

Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)

SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)

San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)

Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal

Surest (formerly Bind)

United Medical Resources

UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change patterns of thinking and behavior that may be keeping them stuck. I help clients explore the thoughts and beliefs that influence how they feel and behave. I help clients develop new, more balanced ways of thinking and coping-so clients can manage stress, support their life transitions, reduce anxiety or depression, and make meaningful progress toward their goals.

Acceptance and commitment (ACT)

I use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients develop greater psychological flexibility and reduce the struggle with difficult thoughts and emotions. Together, we work on increasing mindfulness, clarifying values, and taking meaningful action that aligns with what matters most-even when discomfort shows up. My goal is to help clients build resilience and live more intentionally rather than feeling controlled by anxiety, self-doubt, or past experiences.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I practice from a Person-Centered (Rogerian) perspective, prioritizing empathy, authenticity, and unconditional positive regard. I believe healing happens within a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe to explore their experiences without judgment. My role is to support your self-understanding and growth while honoring you as the expert in your own life.

, 28 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

April 1, 2026

I like Mrs. Ramirez and I look forward to our next session

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Veronica

March 14, 2026

I was very impressed with the way of Veronica was able to deal with me and her kind and loving spirit. I can’t wait to truly get to know how we will work together and more kind of knowledge that she can give me to continue to move forward.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Veronica

December 19, 2025

She made me feel very comfortable and safe. I felt like I could share whatever I needed to with her.

Verified client, age 25-34
Review shared after session 1 with Veronica