Hi there! I'm Santiago Ramirez. As a counselor, I have worked with clients who came in for trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, LGBTQIA+ related issues, gender, sexuality, and grief and loss. I've had considerable experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community. As a counselor, I believe it is important to provide a supportive space and guidance to help a client go from surviving life to living life.
My approach to therapy is ecletic, borrowng techniques from Collaborative Therapy, DBT, CBT, and SFT. I also use EMDR for clients who are sturggling with trauma. At it's core, sessions with me are primarily based in talk therapy as well as relational therapy. My goal is to work collaboratively with clients to help them grow and fulfill their ambitions, as well as provide a safe space for open expression.
As I always tell to clients: the first session is the worst session. As we navigate the awkwardness of starting therapy, we will work together to get to know one another. Often times people start therapy with a goal in mind. If you find yourself in therapy but aren't sure why you're there, we can work together to find the goals that work best for your situation.
