Debbie  Ramirez
Zencare Vetted

Debbie Ramirez

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California Accepting Online
Play Del Rey Accepting In-person
Updated December 2, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Mindfulness
  • Trauma
  • Race & cultural identity
  • Parenting, including new parents

Professional statement

Debbie Ramirez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in the field of counseling for 14+ years, as well as is currently an adjunct professor at CSU Dominguez Hills. She has experience in working with ages 5-65+ in the areas of anxiety, depression, trauma, maternal mental health and grief/loss. She is bicultural and bilingual in Spanish, and uses evidenced based treatments that include cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused interventions.

Debbie believes in a strength-based perspective, and also the mind/body connection. She loves implementing and teaching mindfulness skills with her clients to teach effective strategies and skills for internal healing and wellness. As a daughter of Central-American immigrants, Debbie can understand the experience of being bicultural, as well enjoy working with people of color to enhance mental health and overall well-being. She is passionate about helping others find tools to reaching inner peace and healing.

Debbie's office is located in Manhattan Beach, CA with plenty of parking and parking validation. She also is able to offer remote telehealth sessions for your ease and convenience.


Message to clients

Are you feeling more anxious, stressed or on edge lately? Does work/life balance seem impossible to find? Going through a life transition that you are looking for support with? Have you experienced trauma that you are ready to heal from? I would love the opportunity to help and support you getting over this hill to find the peace and joy you are seeking and deserve! I am passionate about helping others find tools to reaching inner peace and healing.

I am a trained psychotherapist that has been in the field of counseling for 14+ years. I work with teens and adults, as well as can provide treatment in Spanish. I have a calm and inviting demeanor, and tailor my practice to YOUR needs and goals. I look forward to working with you to improve your overall quality of life.


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Mindfulness - Developing practices to encourage a state of active, open attention on the present

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Parenting, including new parents - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Modern Health Insurance

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $150 (50min)
  • Initial session: $150 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • As needed

Location(s)

Play Del Rey practice
8055 W Manchester Avenue, Ste 450, Playa Del Rey, California 90293
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 11:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 9:00am-8:00pm
  • Wed Closed
  • Thu 9:00am-7:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2015 - Present

USC, MSW, 2006
UCLA, BA, 2004


Licensure

California: 26298


Languages

English

Spanish


Client testimonials

"Debbie provided me with insight into her practice and with therapeutic options. While I did go with another therapist due to my insurance, she created a welcoming space for our initial consultation."
- Zencare client • January 2022

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