Mayra Ramos
Mayra Ramos
(she/her)
Welcome! My name is Mayra Ramos and I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have been a social worker for over 15 years and have experience in a variety of settings, including non profits, behavioral clinic, inpatient psychiatric care, telehealth counseling, and serving unaccompanied minors under ORR care. I have experience with young children, children with disabilities, adolescents, young adults, and adults of all ages. Wondering if counseling really helps? Well, I’m here to tell you that counseling doesn’t have to be complicated. It is definitely beneficial and helpful. Counseling is about building a trusting relationship with your therapist. It’s knowing that you can talk to your therapist about anything that comes to mind. You don’t have to second-guess yourself, because counseling is all about you. It’s a place where you will be understood, where you’ll be listened to, and where you will be supported. Our ultimate goal is to increase your overall well-being. I do my best to provide my clients with a safe and comforting environment where they are free to express themselves. My clients are able to explore their thoughts, current situations, address stressors, life changes, relationship conflicts, grief, trauma, anxiety, depression, and a multitude of issues. We can work together to set boundaries, improve relationships, increase healthy coping skills, and help you live a more joyful life.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session will involve getting to know each other, discussing expectations for therapy, obtaining information about your background and history, and establishing a foundation for a trusting and working relationship. Our partnership will focus on identifying your challenges, setting your goals, and developing strategies that will help you lead a fulfilling life. You are free to provide feedback. Please do not hesitate to bring anything up that concerns you. For the purpose of your personal growth, we will be accountable to each other.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I’m empathetic, I make clients feel heard and comfortable, and I'm here to help. Through person centered approach we can work together to put you first. We can use a variety of interventions to address client's needs, find solutions, and work through life long issues.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
My ideal clients include those who are committed to bettering their self love and working towards improving their areas of need. If you are going through a difficult moment in life, you are not alone, and I am here to help. I can guide you and your relationships through these troubled times so you can find peace again. I can also assist couples in learning effective communication and conflict resolution strategies. We can start by talking about what’s going on in your life and how it's affecting you. It could be the result of a traumatic life event, divorce, separation, illness, the death of a loved one, job loss, bullying, or something else. The goal is to address the root of your problems so we can find solutions to help.
About Mayra Ramos
Mayra Ramos offers therapy covered by Parkland Community Health Plan - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Texas.
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Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using CBT with clients for the past few years. CBT has been very helpful in treating various clients with anxiety and depression. Using the CBT model, we can identify dysfunctional thought patterns, behavioral patterns, and feelings that often worsen symptoms of anxiety and depression. Once we have identified these patterns, we will work together to learn how to use these techniques to cope and improve your quality of life. We will strive to change the anxiety-producing thoughts that we identify, which, in turn, will hopefully help you lead a happier life.
Psychoeducation
I often use psychoeducation as a foundation in therapy. It helps my clients understand their symptoms, diagnoses, behaviors, emotions, and relationship dynamics. Psychoeducation has helped my clients learn and understand how their body works, how to take care of it, and the impact of different strains or stressors.
Trauma Informed Care
I am experienced in providing trauma-informed care, and I find it extremely beneficial for patients with a history of sexual abuse, domestic violence, child abuse, car accidents, and other tragic incidents. Trauma-informed care is essential to help one understand how trauma impacts their health and behavior. Trauma-informed care helps me, as a therapist, respond to my clients’ needs. I utilize best practices and treatment in order to minimize re-traumatization. This treatment approach is patient-focused and helps establish emotional and physical safety. Together, we will work to ensure a trusting relationship and kindly address trauma affecting the client’s life.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
This type of intervention helps clients accept the reality of their lives and behaviors. This intervention is great for high-risk patients, individuals with personality disorders, or for individuals having difficulty maintaining relationships. Together, we can work on accepting and addressing experiences and behaviors, making positive changes to manage emotions, developing skills like mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation, learning to communicate effectively with others, and maintaining self-respect and personal boundaries.