Alma Ramirez
Hi, My name is Alma Ramirez. I hold a Masters in Social Work (MSW) and am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).I am based in Illinois. I received my MSW in 2019 from Loyola University Chicago and have been working in the mental health field for 12 years with 8 years of therapy experience.
Having worked with multiple diagnosis and life situations I believe that my greatest strengths are in my patience, acceptance, flexibility honesty and empathy that I can offer to my clients.
I truly enjoy helping others feel listened to, accepted and coming up with solutions for life’s unpredictable difficulties. I enjoy working with both adolescents and adults and look forward to helping you navigate through what ever comes or has come your way! I help individuals cope with break ups, weight management issues, vocational stressors and a need for an increase in motivation and structure in their lives.
First session
In our first session we will start with introductions and learn what it is that YOU would like to gain out of our treatment. The focus is entirely on YOU and the vision you have for your well-being. We will work to build a foundation of trust, followed by a collaborative exploration of what you hope to gain from our time together. Using a solution-focused lens, we will identify the specific challenges you wish to prioritize and begin crafting a tailored treatment plan that aligns with your unique goals. You can expect a safe, non-judgmental environment where your voice leads the way in designing the strategies and tools that will empower your transformation.
Strengths
With over a decade of experience navigating diverse diagnoses and complex life situations, my greatest strength is the ability to provide a steady, non-judgmental anchor for my clients. I offer a rare blend of professional honesty and deep empathy, ensuring you have a space that is as safe as it is transformative. My approach is rooted in radical acceptance and clinical flexibility; I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all model. Instead, I lead with a strengths-based, client-centered focus that prioritizes your unique expertise on your own life. By combining this supportive environment with actionable Solution-Focused and DBT techniques, I ensure that every session is not just a conversation, but a high-value, positive step toward the tangible progress you deserve.
Ideal clients
I enjoy helping individuals who feel a little lost, need that extra push or want something new. I have had great success helping those who have experienced traumatic break ups, vocational stress, self esteem difficulties and life transitions. Trauma, anxiety and depression are areas that I truly enjoy taking my time to break down with my clients.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Let’s find your Path to Well-Being with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Are you struggling with relationship challenges or navigating significant life changes? You don’t have to face it alone with a therapy style that uses both CBT and DBT methods. I’m a compassionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to supporting you through life's ups and downs. With a modern approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I create a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Tailored sessions focused on your unique experiences and goals.Together, we’ll develop effective strategies to manage relationship struggles and embrace life changes gracefully. CBT and DBT help client’s experience a healing journey that fosters resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships. When you feel understood, cherished, and empowered, transformation happens. Let’s work together towards a brighter future!
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Let’s find your Path to Well-Being with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Are you struggling with relationship challenges or navigating significant life changes? You don’t have to face it alone with a therapy style that uses both CBT and DBT methods. I’m a compassionate and empathetic therapist dedicated to supporting you through life's ups and downs. With a modern approach that combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), I create a safe and nurturing environment for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. Tailored sessions focused on your unique experiences and goals.Together, we’ll develop effective strategies to manage relationship struggles and embrace life changes gracefully. CBT and DBT help client’s experience a healing journey that fosters resilience, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships. When you feel understood, cherished, and empowered, transformation happens. Let’s work together towards a brighter future while coping with present difficulties.
Attachment-based
Attachment-based therapy is an approach to therapy that specifically targets those thoughts, feelings, communications, behaviors, and interpersonal exchanges that patients have learned either to suppress and avoid or to amplify and overemphasize because of early attachment experiences.
Compassion-Focused
Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) aims to help promote mental and emotional healing by encouraging people in treatment to be compassionate toward themselves and other people.
Location
Virtual sessions