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Dr. Luis Ramirez, LCSW

  • Experience9 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, LGBT, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Luis

Dr. Luis Ramirez brings nine years of clinical experience to work with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT-related concerns.

Background and approach

He combines practical, evidence-informed strategies with a warm, person-centered stance, meeting clients where they are and tailoring treatment to each individual's needs. Fluent in English and Spanish, he practices in New York and accepts international clients, offering multiple session formats to increase accessibility.

His background is rooted in trauma-aware care and a variety of therapeutic approaches, including Internal Family Systems, Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Dr.

Ramirez emphasizes collaborative planning and helps clients develop concrete coping skills while exploring underlying patterns such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, or difficulties with communication and self-image. Sessions aim to build resilience, clarify life purpose, and reduce the impact of symptoms like dissociation, impulsivity, or persistent guilt and shame.

Practical matters such as scheduling and cost vary by location and therapist availability; services are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views the mind as made up of different parts and encourages gentle curiosity toward those inner voices to reduce internal conflict and heal from trauma. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships, helping clients understand and change long-standing attachment dynamics that contribute to anxiety, relationship strain, or feelings of abandonment. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client's experience, offering empathic listening and validation so people can explore values, build self-understanding, and move toward the goals that matter to them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with clients to identify which methods fit their current goals, symptoms, and preferences, and will adjust strategies over time based on feedback and progress. This flexibility helps tailor treatment to issues such as dissociation, impulsivity, communication problems, or grief.

Online therapy with this clinician uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and flexible for people with busy schedules or geographic constraints. These options allow regular contact, continuity between sessions, and multiple ways to engage with therapy work from home or while traveling.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and LGBT-related issues, along with related areas like attachment, body image, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, blending empathy with practical skill-building to address symptoms and underlying patterns.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns and draws on multiple evidence-informed modalities in his practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LCSW with license NY LCSW 094815 and practices in New York.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
He conducts therapy in English and Spanish and accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can work through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

9+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English, Spanish