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Lester Ramirez
LCSW

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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, Blue Shield of California, Health Net, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO

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

BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, LGBTQ+, Latine Community

Years of Experience

11+
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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
#79971 (exp May 2027)