- Strengths-focused
- Goal oriented
- Direct and supportive
About Ricardo
Ricardo Romero-Andrade is a Nevada-based licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, bipolar symptoms, and struggles with addiction. He also supports concerns related to relationships, intimacy, self-esteem, parenting, sleep, and career changes. Ricardo centers his work on each person's strengths and life story. He presents as straightforward and encouraging, inviting people to reach out when they are ready.
With five years of experience, Ricardo frames clients as the experts on their own lives. He listens for strengths and patterns that can be used to move forward. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not on jargon. He aims to make the work feel doable and relevant to daily life.
Ricardo works with issues tied to trauma and abuse, family of origin struggles, attachment and abandonment concerns, and blended family dynamics. He also addresses aging and caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, body image, and cancer-related adjustment. His practice includes support for LGBT concerns and intimacy-related difficulties.
People who prefer a collaborative approach will find him direct but empathetic. He helps people set short-term goals and build skills for managing emotions. That might include coping strategies for panic or anger, routines to improve sleep, or ways to handle career transitions.
Ricardo holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. He practices in Nevada and offers sessions in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Ricardo uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and practical change. One common approach he uses is brief skills coaching that teaches emotion regulation and coping tools for anxiety, anger, and mood instability. This helps people manage intense feelings and handle daily challenges with more control.Another approach emphasizes identifying strengths and patterns from a person's life story to guide small experiments and goal-setting. That method helps with grief, relationship strain, and self-esteem by making concrete plans people can try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That means checking in about what feels useful and adjusting tactics when something does not help.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and schedule shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow people to work from a quieter spot, reduce the need for camera use if that helps, and keep therapy consistent through life changes.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, grief, anger, bipolar and depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, sleep problems, and career or life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He takes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that focuses on practical steps. Sessions aim to identify useful skills and short-term goals people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on mood, trauma-related, and interpersonal concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Nevada.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.