RS Portrait of Ramon Santos

Ramon Santos, LMSW, LCSW

Practical support for anxiety and life stress

20 years in practice · based in New York · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Ramon

Ramon Santos is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of practice based in New York. He brings long experience supporting people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Ramon focuses on practical steps that make daily life feel more manageable.

He builds sessions around clear conversation and simple goals. Ramon creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be talked about without judgment. He helps people notice patterns, test new ways of coping, and practice skills between sessions.

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Background and approach

Ramon often works on communication and control issues that get in the way of relationships. He also supports people dealing with loneliness, social anxiety, and questions about life purpose and self-love. He uses straightforward methods to help clients gain confidence and motivation.

Sessions may include short skill-building exercises, problem-solving talks, and planning for small changes that add up. Ramon aims to keep work practical and focused on the client’s current challenges and priorities. People typically start by naming the most pressing problem and then setting a small, realistic goal for the next session.

Over time those goals can change as progress is made and new concerns come up.

Approaches that inform online sessions

Many of the techniques Ramon uses are evidence-based and focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes skill building for managing anxiety and stress, teaching breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments that reduce reactivity. Another approach centers on improving communication and confidence by practicing new ways of speaking and setting small interpersonal goals that improve relationships and self-esteem.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist decide together which tools to keep and which to change.

Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for role-plays and guided exercises. Phone sessions can work well when video is not possible or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief reflections, or ongoing support between meetings. These options give flexibility in scheduling and the chance to keep momentum between sessions.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does Ramon commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship strain, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety or phobia.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, straightforward conversation and short skill-building exercises. Sessions emphasize clear goals and steps that can be tried between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. His experience centers on helping people manage emotional distress and improve daily functioning.
What credentials and location are listed for him?
He holds a Master Licensed Social Worker, LMSW, and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with practice in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for online sessions?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

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Experience
20 years
Licensed
New York, Michigan
Languages
English

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