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Ramon Ruiz IV

Therapist · Texas

Ramon Ruiz IV

LCSW

Supportive LCSW for life transitions and addiction recovery

  • 10 years' experience
  • Based in Texas
  • Sessions online
  • Speaks English
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  • Client-centered care
  • Skills-focused work
  • Ten years experience

About Ramon

Ramon Ruiz IV is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Texas with ten years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and problems with self-esteem. He works with people facing trauma and abuse, anger, sleep problems, bipolar symptoms, and major life changes. Ramon aims to make the first steps toward help feel clear and manageable.

Ramon uses straightforward conversation to learn what matters most to each person. He adapts his approach to the situation, combining client-centered listening with skills-based tools when helpful. That might mean working on day-to-day coping skills, reshaping unhelpful thinking, or practicing mindfulness to ease strong emotions.

Clients can expect practical guidance alongside supportive talk. Ramon focuses on building motivation, improving communication, and reducing behaviors that cause harm or hold people back. He also addresses body image, codependency, attachment concerns, and substance use when these issues appear alongside other struggles.

Ramon frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people set realistic goals and creates steps that fit their life and values. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion during care.

For people dealing with loss, serious illness, or end-of-life questions Ramon can provide conversational support and coping strategies. If you want to start, the usual next step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.

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

How Ramon blends talk and skills in online care

Ramon often combines client-centered conversation with cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior techniques. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and shaping sessions around a person's priorities to help them feel heard and understood. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that can help with intense emotions and relationship problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ramon treats therapy as a collaboration and will help you choose what fits your goals and situation. Together you can try techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time based on what works for you.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Ramon about how to structure sessions so they fit your routine and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Ramon help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style combines listening with practical skills practice. Ramon uses a client-centered approach and adds focused techniques to address thinking patterns and emotional regulation.

What experience does he bring to therapy?

Ramon has ten years of professional experience providing therapy services in Texas, working across mood concerns, addictions, personality issues, and trauma-related problems.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

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 him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to therapist availability.

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