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Elena Ramos, LCSW

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationNew Mexico
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Elena

Elena Ramos is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Mexico who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, and ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

She combines practical strategies with a compassionate presence so clients feel understood and supported as they navigate life transitions and interpersonal difficulties. With eight years of clinical experience across school settings, outpatient adult therapy, high school behavioral health, and domestic violence counseling, Elena draws on a varied background to tailor care to each person's needs.

Her approach blends cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, emotionally-focused strategies, and strengths-based work to address issues such as self-esteem, parenting struggles, anger, compassion fatigue, and coping with change. Elena emphasizes an authentic therapeutic relationship grounded in honesty and mutual respect.

She views clients as the experts on their own lives and works collaboratively to build on existing strengths, set meaningful goals, and develop practical skills. Her style is warm and welcoming, aimed at creating a relaxed space where people can explore challenges and pursue growth at their own pace.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Elena commonly integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. ACT helps people clarify values and accept difficult thoughts while taking meaningful action, making it useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's experience, offering empathetic listening and support to strengthen self-understanding and resilience. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problems with coping.

Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Elena works with clients to explore which methods align with their goals, preferences, and day-to-day needs, adapting techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and practical. She emphasizes partnership and draws on different approaches to meet each person's situation.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access across busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, family, or school commitments and let clients continue therapeutic work from their own environment while engaging in evidence-informed practices.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elena commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues like self-esteem and anger.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and client-centered, emphasizing honesty and collaboration while using practical skills from CBT, mindfulness, and emotionally-focused methods.
What professional background supports her practice?
Elena has eight years of experience in school social work, outpatient adult therapy, high school behavioral health, and domestic violence counseling.
What credentials and location are on record for Elena?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Mexico with licence number NM LCSW C-11331 and practices from New Mexico.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Elena offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeSelf-harmSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

New Mexico

Languages

English

What Elena can help with

Elena Ramos works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, depression, and coping with life changes.

How Elena approaches therapy

Elena's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Elena is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Mexico, with 8 years of clinical experience.