- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety support
- Communication work
About Laura
Laura Ramos is an LCSW licensed in California with 18 years of professional experience. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on social anxiety and phobia and related concerns such as isolation, communication problems, and feeling stuck.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what’s happening and try practical steps that make daily life easier. Sessions are calm and focused on specific problems like speaking up, managing worry, or getting through a big transition. The therapist listens and helps people try new ways of responding to social situations that feel hard.
Laura often breaks larger concerns into small, manageable steps. She supports people who want clearer communication, more confidence, or better ways to handle impulsive reactions. Work may include practicing short exercises, planning a next small action, and checking what did or didn’t help.
Her approach also attends to life questions such as purpose, midlife transitions, divorce and separation, and forgiveness. Conversations can include thinking through values, rebuilding routines, and noticing what matters most now. The focus is practical - what someone can do between sessions to feel steadier.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats so the chosen setup fits daily life.
How evidence-based techniques can help online
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thinking and building practical skills. Cognitive approaches look at automatic thoughts and help people test whether those thoughts are accurate, which can reduce worry and overthinking in social situations. Behavioral techniques involve gradual exposure and small practice tasks to reduce avoidance and build confidence in feared settings.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals and daily life, adjusting methods as progress is made or new challenges appear.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Some people find virtual sessions help them practice social skills in familiar surroundings while others prefer longer conversations by voice; confirm the available setups so sessions match what a person needs.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions emphasize clear conversation and small practical steps. Work often includes practicing responses to social situations and planning actions between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of professional work experience supporting people with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in California.
Which languages are supported and can I be outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.