- Depression focused
- Trauma informed
- Strengths based
About Marilyn
Marilyn Ramirez-Torres is a California-licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people facing depression and related struggles. She speaks plain, direct language and encourages clients to notice their own strengths as they work through hard moments. Her approach is collaborative and respectful of each person's story.
With nine years of experience in mental health services, she has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and issues related to the LGBT community. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and isolation. Marilyn has worked with people navigating major life changes like divorce, midlife transitions, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she centers the client as the expert on their life and offers practical ways to manage symptoms and build on existing strengths. Conversations tend to focus on real-life problems and step-by-step strategies rather than abstract theory. She aims to make the process straightforward so clients can use what they learn between meetings.
She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and makes room for that in early sessions. Over time the work may include examining patterns of behavior, improving communication, and developing tools to cope with grief, mood dips, or trauma reminders. The pace and focus are set together based on what each person needs.
Marilyn conducts sessions in English and practices in California as an LCSW. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
With nine years of experience in mental health services, she has supported people dealing with trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and issues related to the LGBT community. She also addresses concerns such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, and isolation. Marilyn has worked with people navigating major life changes like divorce, midlife transitions, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions she centers the client as the expert on their life and offers practical ways to manage symptoms and build on existing strengths. Conversations tend to focus on real-life problems and step-by-step strategies rather than abstract theory. She aims to make the process straightforward so clients can use what they learn between meetings.
She recognizes that starting therapy takes courage and makes room for that in early sessions. Over time the work may include examining patterns of behavior, improving communication, and developing tools to cope with grief, mood dips, or trauma reminders. The pace and focus are set together based on what each person needs.
Marilyn conducts sessions in English and practices in California as an LCSW. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.