- Compassionate listener
- Strengths focused
- Practical skill building
About Elena
Elena Ramos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and the pressures of parenting. She takes a straightforward, compassionate approach and aims to make each session feel calm and respectful. Elena centers clients' strengths and choices when planning next steps.
She has eight years of experience across school social work, outpatient adult therapy, high-school behavioral health, and domestic violence counseling. That variety means she has worked with people in different life situations and stages. Elena draws on practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help people build coping skills.
In sessions she uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas and client-centered listening to help people notice what matters to them and act on it. She also integrates emotionally focused ideas and Gottman-informed methods when relationship patterns are part of the work. Her style is collaborative and strengths-based rather than directive.
Elena aims to create a warm, honest space where clients feel heard and respected. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and focuses on small, doable steps toward goals. Her work includes support for codependency concerns alongside many other areas such as trauma, self-esteem, anger, and ADHD.
To begin, she asks people to identify what matters most to them and what they want to change. Sessions typically mix practical skill-building, reflection, and planning so daily life becomes more manageable and purposeful.
How her approaches translate to online work
Elena commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her sessions. ACT helps people clarify their values and take actions that match those values, often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building concrete skills to manage mood, worry, and behavior patterns.She also draws on client-centered principles, which means listening closely and shaping sessions around what the person brings. Deciding on an approach is collaborative - she will work with each person to try methods that fit their goals and preferences, and adjust the plan as needed.
The biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online work helps them fit therapy into a busy week, whether by reducing travel time, allowing a quicker check-in during a break, or offering sessions when getting to an office is difficult. Elena aims to make sessions practical and usable for everyday life, focusing on tools and steps clients can use between sessions.
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Experience
8+ years
Credentials
New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem struggles, ADHD, and related concerns such as codependency.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is warm and collaborative, combining client-centered listening with practical techniques from CBT, ACT, EFT, and Gottman-informed ideas.
How long has she been practicing?
She has eight years of experience working in school settings, outpatient adult therapy, high school behavioral health, and domestic violence counseling.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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