- Strengths focused
- Practical skills
- English sessions
About Marilyn
Marilyn Ramirez-Torres is a licensed clinical social worker who offers supportive care for people facing depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma, and LGBT concerns. She aims to make the first step - asking for help - feel manageable and respectful. Her tone is encouraging and practical, and she focuses on each person’s strengths while they work through hard issues.
With nine years in mental health services, Marilyn draws on hands-on experience in a range of situations. She has helped people coping with trauma and abuse, mood challenges such as bipolar disorder and depression, and stress tied to caregiving. She also supports people dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, and isolation.
She pays attention to the ways identity and relationships shape emotional life. That includes concerns related to LGBT identity, body image, communication problems, and relationship endings such as divorce and separation. She also addresses practical struggles like chronic illness, pain, and the everyday strains that erode motivation.
Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that add up. Marilyn works collaboratively to identify what matters most and to build on existing strengths. She offers straightforward skills and ways of talking that help people manage symptoms and move toward their goals.
Marilyn practices in California and conducts therapy in English. If you are exploring support for men’s issues, midlife changes, or questions about life purpose, she can help you talk through those concerns and plan next steps.
How evidence-based techniques are used in online therapy
Many therapists use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present concerns and teach skills you can use right away. One common technique emphasizes building coping skills and emotion regulation so people can manage intense feelings and reduce impulsive reactions. This approach helps with anxiety, mood swings, and stress from trauma.Another helpful method focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and patterns that worsen depression or low self-esteem. It involves noticing thought patterns, testing them, and trying different behaviors to see what improves mood and motivation.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they will test what works and adjust the plan over time rather than prescribing a single path up front.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking. The practical benefits often include easier fit with a busy schedule, fewer commutes, and options for shorter check-ins when time is limited. These conveniences can make it simpler to keep consistent work on goals and to bring therapy into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Marilyn help with?
She helps people with trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, and LGBT-related issues. Additional areas include abandonment, attachment, body image, chronic pain and illness, and men's issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and strengths focused. She works to set clear goals and teach concrete skills that people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience in mental health services. That experience includes work with mood disorders and trauma-related concerns.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your situation and the service plan you choose.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.