- Grief and loss
- Self esteem support
- Depression and anxiety
About Marilyn
Marilyn Ramirez-Torres is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with nine years of experience in mental health services. She helps people who are dealing with trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ related concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. Marilyn writes plainly and focuses on practical steps to make conversations manageable for people who find social situations stressful.
Her work centers on listening to each person's story and identifying strengths they already have. Sessions aim to break larger problems into small, doable actions. Marilyn talks through coping skills, ways to handle difficult emotions, and clearer communication strategies that people can try between meetings.
She has worked across a range of challenges that include abandonment and attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness or pain, communication problems, control issues, and separation or divorce. Marilyn also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose or midlife concerns.
Marilyn favors practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address moods and relationship patterns. She encourages steady progress through short exercises, reflection, and repeated practice rather than long lectures. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person's comfort.
People who prefer clear steps and reachable goals may find this style useful. To begin, visitors can use the platform’s matching and scheduling flow to set an initial session and see how the approach fits their needs.
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Marilyn works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is behavioral work that identifies small actions to change unhelpful patterns and reduce avoidance; this helps with anxiety, social discomfort, and low mood by giving specific tasks to practice.Another approach is skills-focused emotion work that teaches strategies for managing strong feelings and improving day-to-day coping. These techniques break down intense reactions into steps people can learn and repeat over time to feel more in control.
Finding the right way to work is part of the process. Marilyn will collaborate with each person to choose which techniques to try first, based on their goals and what feels doable. She checks in regularly and adjusts strategies when needed so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not listed specifically in the therapist biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals often use these formats to support steady practice of skills between appointments and to keep momentum without requiring long commutes.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with trauma and abuse, LGBTQ+ related issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, and anxiety along with related concerns like attachment and isolation.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on small, doable steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience in mental health services.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through 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 the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.