Jordan Ramirez (She/they)

I am experienced in and committed to providing affirming care for individuals across the spectrum of sexual orientations and gender identities. I understand the unique mental health challenges faced by LGBTQ+ clients - such as minority stress, discrimination, identity development, coming out, and family or social acceptance - and apply culturally competent, evidence-based interventions. I stay informed on best practices and advocate for my client's rights and well-being.

I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by individuals exploring or expressing diverse gender identities. I work with trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive clients in affirming and supportive ways, staying informed on current research, standards of care, and using culturally competent, trauma-informed approaches. My commitment to creating a safe, nonjudgmental space allows clients to explore identity, navigate transitions, and build resilience with confidence and support.

I understand the unique dynamics, challenges, and strengths of non-monogamy, such as communication, boundary setting, jealousy, trust, and navigating social stigma. I create a nonjudgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their relationship values and identities, and I apply culturally competent, evidence-based strategies that support healthy, ethical, and fulfilling relationships.

I am EMDRIA-trained and certified to provide EMDR therapy. I use EMDR's structured, eight-phase approach to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences and improve their relationship with themselves. I understand how to safely guide clients through bilateral stimulation - such as eye movements or tapping - while targeting distressing memories, helping to reduce emotional intensity and support adaptive resolution.

In my work, I use a variety of ACT methods, including mindfulness practices to help clients become more present and aware of their thoughts, emotions, and experiences without judgment, acceptance strategies that support clients in allowing difficult emotions rather than avoiding or suppressing them, values clarification exercises to help clients identify what truly matters to them, and committed action planning to support clients in setting and achieving goals that align with their values.

I am trained to help clients manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, tolerate distress, and develop mindfulness. I am skilled in teaching and reinforcing DBT's core modules - emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, often working with individuals experiencing self-harming behaviors, borderline personality disorder, or chronic emotional dysregulation. I emphasize validation and behavioral change strategies in individual therapy.

I am trained to help clients manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, tolerate distress, and develop mindfulness. I am skilled in teaching and reinforcing DBT's core modules - emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness, often working with individuals experiencing self-harming behaviors, borderline personality disorder, or chronic emotional dysregulation. I emphasize validation and behavioral change strategies in individual therapy.