- Trauma informed
- Grief support
- LGBT issues
About Marilyn
Marilyn Ramirez-Torres is a California-based licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nine years of experience. She helps people who are coping with trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and concerns related to being LGBT. Marilyn aims to make the first steps feel manageable and recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage.
She works from the viewpoint that each person knows their story best and brings strengths that can be used in therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical ways to handle difficult emotions and situations. Marilyn listens for what matters most to each person and builds on existing skills to create change.
Her background includes substantial work in mental health services across California. That experience has brought repeated opportunities to support people dealing with loss, chronic mood difficulties, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide interventions and decisions in session.
Marilyn also addresses related issues such as attachment and abandonment worries, body image and guilt, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication and control struggles, and life-purpose questions. She offers straightforward talk therapy aimed at helping people regain steadiness and move toward clearer priorities.
If you are thinking about starting therapy, Marilyn invites you to take a small next step. Begin by using the site's Start Therapy flow to match, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
How evidence-based techniques translate to online work
Marilyn uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clear goals. One common approach she draws on helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more balanced ones to reduce low mood and anxiety. This method is useful for depression, worry, and improving everyday coping.Another strand of her work concentrates on processing trauma and painful losses. That approach emphasizes safety, pacing, and gradual changes so people can reduce the hold traumatic memories have on daily life and make room for recovery. It is commonly used for abuse-related symptoms and prolonged grief.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Marilyn will discuss options with each person and tailor methods to fit their needs, goals, and preferred pace. Together they decide which strategies to try and review progress as therapy continues.
If you plan to pursue online sessions, confirm the specific session formats available before booking. Ask about how scheduling works and how the subscription handles cancellations. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins during a workday or on a quiet afternoon.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Marilyn commonly address?
She works with people facing trauma and abuse, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and LGBT concerns. She also helps with related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, body image, and chronic illness.
What is Marilyn's approach in sessions?
Marilyn treats clients as the expert in their own life and focuses on practical steps. Sessions emphasize goals, building on strengths, and using evidence-based techniques to manage emotions and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience working in mental health services in California.
What credentials and location apply?
Marilyn holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Marilyn?
She does not work with international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Marilyn?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.