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Ramon Ruiz IV

Ramon Ruiz IV, LCSW

Therapist in Texas · 10+ years of experience

Hopeful, practical support for stress and anxiety

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  • Ten years experience
  • Client-centered care
  • Practical coping skills

About Ramon

Ramon Ruiz IV is a licensed clinical social worker in Texas who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction-related concerns. He draws on ten years of practice to offer steady, straightforward support for everyday struggles. Ramon focuses on building trust and practical goals so clients can start making small changes right away.

He listens without judgment and shapes conversations around each person's needs. Sessions mix problem-solving with skills practice and gentle reflection. Ramon uses approaches like client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping.

Ramon also includes elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness to help with emotional regulation and staying present during hard moments. Motivational interviewing is part of his toolbox when someone needs help finding reasons to change and keeping momentum.

He works with issues such as relationship strain, sleep problems, low self-esteem, anger, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes. Ramon tailors plans to the situation, whether the focus is short-term problem solving or longer-term growth.

Conversations are practical and respectful, aimed at helping people leave sessions with clear next steps. Ramon encourages small experiments between meetings so progress feels manageable. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy steps and complete the brief matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Approaches that translate to online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person’s priorities. It helps people feel heard and shapes sessions around their goals rather than a fixed agenda. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical exercises to change patterns that keep stress and anxiety going. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving relationships, and tolerating distress when life gets hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ramon will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and help decide which methods fit best. This is a collaborative process, and techniques can be adapted over time if something isn’t working.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find it helpful to work on CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, and DBT skills between meetings, which can be done effectively through remote sessions when the format fits the person’s routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ramon commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, low self-esteem, relationship problems, trauma, sleep issues, anger, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is his approach in sessions?

Ramon blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques. He uses cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and DBT tools to build skills and solve problems.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional experience providing therapy services in Texas.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds an LCSW credential and practices in Texas.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Ramon?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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