he/him
Lester RamirezLCSW
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
My style in therapy is welcoming, direct, and strength-based. I meet clients where they are to help them deal with difficult and painful moments. I work as a team with clients to assure them that things will get better and they will be able to heal over time.
About Lester
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Blue Shield of California, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Affirming, Casual, Humorous, Mindful, Solution-oriented
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Grief, Immigration, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Stress, Trauma
Experienced with
Asian / Pacific Islander community, BIPOC, Black community, Blended families, First responders, Geriatric clients, Immigrants, Indigenous Americans, Latine Community, LGBTQ+, Parents, Students, Veterans
Years of Experience
11+
My style in therapy is welcoming, direct, and strength-based.
License number
#79971
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay
Interests
Playing with my kids, dog, watching baseball, playing fantasy football, fishing, gardening, raising worms, traveling, reading manga, watching anime, and playing golf.
License details
Lester Ramirez,
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
#79971 (exp May 2027)