Dr. Luis Ramirez, LCSW
New York · 9 years in practice
Dr. Luis Ramirez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and LGBT-related concerns.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 094815 · expires February 2028
- NPI
- 1982255931 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English, Spanish
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Luis
Dr. Luis Ramirez is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, and LGBT-related concerns. He works in New York and meets with people using several online formats as well as in-person options.
He has nine years of experience and uses a mix of emotion-focused and skills-based approaches to tailor care to each person. He keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens for attachment patterns and emotional blocks, then helps people name feelings and test new ways of relating.
Background and approach
Sessions often include reflection on past patterns, practicing new skills, and small experiments to improve communication and emotional connection. His approach draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy along with attachment-based ideas and client-centered practice. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies when those fit a person's goals.
The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than jargon-heavy explanations. Dr. Ramirez aims to make therapy collaborative.
He works with each person to set realistic goals and adjusts methods as progress is tracked. People who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, guilt, shame, or isolation may find this style helpful. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and can be scheduled through the site's matching and booking process.
He accepts international clients and uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Luis lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Luis names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Emotion and Attachment Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name their feelings and the patterns those feelings create in relationships. It is useful for people who want clearer emotional connection and better communication with partners or important people in their lives.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current reactions and closeness with others. It helps people understand why they may pull away, cling, or feel chronically anxious in relationships and then practice different, healthier responses.
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person by listening closely and following their priorities. The therapist offers empathic reflection and supports clients in finding their own solutions rather than imposing a fixed plan.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as progress is observed. That collaborative process helps identify which approaches feel most helpful.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for deeper emotional work and visual cues, while phone calls use less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat and text allow short check-ins or ongoing processing between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for different schedules, locations, and comfort levels.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and LGBT-related concerns. He also focuses on attachment issues, abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, and isolation.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses a collaborative, emotion-focused style that helps people name feelings and try new ways of relating. Sessions blend reflection with practical skill-building and short experiments to change daily patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York while offering remote sessions as well.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and he accepts international clients.
In what formats can sessions take place?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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