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Ramon Ruiz IV

Compassionate, practical therapy for life’s challenges

LCSW Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Ramon

Ramon Ruiz IV is a licensed clinical social worker who brings a decade of experience to helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship struggles, and the fallout of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

He focuses on practical strategies to address sleeping problems, anger, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem challenges, and life transitions, while also working with issues such as codependency, body image concerns, and chronic pain or illness. Ramon approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion and adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit individual needs.

Ramon emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, encouraging clients to take courageous steps toward more fulfilling lives. His practice combines evidence-informed methods with a client-centered stance, aiming to build motivation, improve coping skills, and strengthen communication and emotional regulation.

Based in Texas, Ramon holds an LCSW and draws on ten years of clinical work to tailor care around each person’s goals and circumstances.

Practical approaches for online growth



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, and problematic coping. It emphasizes concrete strategies and homework to build more adaptive thinking and daily routines. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on each person’s experience, offering empathy, active listening, and respect to support self-directed change. This approach is useful for building trust, increasing self-awareness, and exploring personal values and goals.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Ramon will work together with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences, and he adjusts techniques as progress unfolds. That collaborative stance helps tailor interventions and keeps work focused on meaningful outcomes for the individual.

Online sessions provide practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access regular support from a licensed professional without geographic constraints within the same country.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Ramon commonly address?
He supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, sleeping difficulties, anger, bipolar symptoms, and managing life changes.
What is Ramon’s general therapeutic approach?
His style blends client-centered principles with evidence-based techniques like CBT and DBT, focusing on collaboration, practical skill building, and tailoring sessions to individual needs.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
Ramon has ten years of professional work experience providing therapy services in a range of behavioral health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is an LCSW licensed in Texas with license number TX LCSW 59296 and practices from that state.
Does Ramon offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Ramon?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemDepressionCoaching

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

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English