Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York and Michigan. I earned my Master in Social Work from Hunter College, New York, NY. I have been practicing for 15 years. I welcome clients/patients of all ages and backgrounds. I work with adults and children 8+. I specialize in anxiety, depression, grief/loss, PTSD, and eating disorders. Specific modalities that I may use include CBT, DBT, IPT, Existential therapy, and Supportive feedback. I am a strong ally with the LGBTQ+ community, and I am fluent in both Spanish and English.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, you can expect a welcoming and safe environment where your story and experiences are heard and valued. This session is about understanding your unique journey, establishing a connection and setting the groundwork for our therapeutic relationship. We will discuss your goals, concerns, and what you hope to achieve through therapy, ensuring that the path we take aligns with your personal aspirations.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength lie in my empathetic listening ability, my essence of compassion and curiosity and eagerness to learn new things. I strongly believe we all have the potential to change and grow, and I hope to be a source of support and safety for you.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
My greatest strength lie in my empathetic listening, ability to create a safe therapeutic space. My approach to therapy is warm, down to earth, collaborative, engage and lively. Recognizing that therapy can be heavy at time, but also it can be a space for curiosity, play, and laughter. I think that the best therapy is built through collaboration between you and your therapist and is a place where you are able to bring your full range of emotions and all of yourself. Together we can create a space that is safe enough and strong enough to hold whatever it is you might be experiencing. While there is a lot I have learned through my education and practice as a social worker and therapist. I firmly believe that you are the expert in your own life and know who you are and what you need better than anyone else. As your therapist, I am not here to tell you what to do or how to be. I am here to help guide you through the process of learning about yourself, growing, and getting more of what you want out of life. I would not insist that this a full adventure, but it is the beginning of one.
About Ramon Santos
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VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Supportive
Couples Counseling
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
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