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Elena Ramos, LCSW

Compassionate social worker for stress and anxiety

8 years in practice · based in New Mexico · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Elena

Elena Ramos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people managing stress and anxiety. She works with adults facing relationship strain, parenting pressures, trauma, depression, and life transitions. Elena aims to create a warm, respectful space where people feel heard and understood.

Elena completed a Bachelor of Individualized Studies focused on community health and education psychology, then earned a Master in Social Work. Over eight years she has worked in school social work, high school behavioral health, outpatient adult therapy, and as a domestic violence counselor.

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Background and approach

Those roles gave her experience with self-harm, domestic violence, and serious relationship and family concerns. In session she draws on practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns.

Mindfulness-based and acceptance strategies help people manage strong emotions and stay focused on values and goals. Her style is client-centered and strengths-based. She listens first, then helps build steps that fit a person’s life.

For relationship concerns she uses emotionally focused ideas and aspects of the Gottman Method to improve communication and connection. Elena emphasizes collaboration. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their life.

The therapist offers guidance, coping skills, and small, doable actions so people can move toward clearer goals and better daily functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Elena commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life evidence, which can reduce worry and improve mood. ACT encourages people to notice difficult feelings, clarify what matters to them, and take steps toward those values despite discomfort.

She also uses client-centered listening to make sure the plan grows from the client’s own priorities. Finding the right approach is collaborative - she will talk with the client about goals, try strategies, and adjust based on what helps most. The therapist aims to match techniques to each person rather than use a one-size-fits-all method.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text let people send messages between sessions and fit support into a busy day. These options help people access consistent care around work, school, or family schedules.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Elena commonly address?
Elena works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or parenting challenges. She also supports coping with life changes, self-esteem struggles, anger, and compassion fatigue.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and mindfulness strategies, and client-centered listening. For relationship work she brings in emotionally focused ideas and Gottman-informed tools to improve communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working in schools, outpatient adult therapy, behavioral health in high schools, and as a domestic violence counselor. That range shaped her work with trauma and family-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Elena holds the LCSW credential and practices based in New Mexico. The credential is listed as NM LCSW.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
New Mexico
Languages
English

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