Mariah Ramos PhD, MS, APCC

#21890
Accepting Clients

Warm, real therapy to help you feel seen and move forward. Virtual in CA—accepting new clients. You don’t have to do this alone. 💛

Associate Professional Clinical Counselor in Studio City, CA
Supervised by Theresa Brown LPCC #13753

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen
  • Group
  • Medication Management
  • Neuropsychological Assessment

About My Clients

Do you find yourself overthinking, feeling anxious, or stuck in relationship patterns that leave you drained? I get how heavy that can feel—the constant mental noise, the emotional ups and downs, the fear of being misunderstood or not valued. You don’t have to stay in that cycle. Together, we’ll slow things down, build awareness, and create real tools to help you regulate your emotions, understand your patterns, and feel more grounded, confident, and secure in yourself and get your life back.

My Background and Approach

Therapy with me is real, human, and unapologetically yourself and helpful. I bring warmth, honesty, and a no-judgment space where you can show up exactly as you are—messy thoughts and all. But we’re not just talking… we’re moving you forward. I hold a PhD in Psychology, Public Policy, and Law, and a Master’s in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling from CSU Fresno. I’m currently practicing as an APCC [Associate Practicing Clinical Counselor] on the path to full licensure. My style is collaborative, grounded, and practical. We’ll build self-awareness, understand your patterns, regulate your emotions, and create real-life steps you can actually use outside of session. It’s a space to feel safe—and a space to grow. If you’re overwhelmed or don’t know where to start, that’s okay. You don’t have to figure it out alone. I’ll meet you where you are and walk with you through it—every step of the way.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe people can grow and change at any point in their lives—there’s no cap on being human. A lot of what we struggle with (anxiety, burnout, messy relationship patterns) comes from habits we learned to survive that just don’t work anymore. The good news? You can unlearn them—not just get through it. I’m all about creating a space that’s real, supportive, and maybe even a little bit funny (because sometimes you have to laugh at the chaos). I proudly support the LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, first-generation individuals, women, and the Latinx community. I stand for sexual rights, am firmly against sexual assault, and am passionate about empowering young women. Love is love—always. And yes, I’m a San Diego Chargers and Padres fan… which builds character. No judgment on your team—well, maybe a little. Therapy with me is human, honest, and focused on helping you feel more grounded, confident, and in control—without losing who you are along the way. 💛

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution Focused Brief Therapy Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
Other Techniques
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Attachment Depression
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Body Image Issues
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Intellectual Disability
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Personality Disorders
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Psychosis and Schizophrenia
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Spirituality
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • United Healthcare
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Atheism
  • Christianity
  • Multifaith

At A Glance

  • Experience: 2 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $175/session

Reach out to Mariah