Randall Ramirez, LMFT, LCSW
Experienced dual-licensed therapist for trauma and attachment
- LMFT and LCSW
- Trauma and attachment
- Speaks English and Spanish
About Randall Ramirez
Ramirez concentrates on early attachment, complex trauma, relational difficulties, and transcultural sensitivity, integrating these interests into a practice that addresses stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and depression. He brings particular attention to abandonment and attachment issues, communication challenges, fatherhood concerns, and the effects of chronic illness and disability. His approach draws on established models and research-informed techniques to support people navigating post-traumatic stress, panic, mood disorders, and the impacts of discrimination and multicultural stressors.
He founded and chaired the South County Roundtable on Attachment (SCRoA), an interdisciplinary group in south Santa Clara County that studies attachment disorders and promotes research-based practices, beginning in 2010. As an adoptive father of children with special needs, Ramirez also offers parent-to-parent support through the faith-based Parent-Child Connection group of Help One Child, combining professional experience with personal insight into caregiving and family dynamics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Randall Ramirez have?
Randall Ramirez has 40 years of professional experience in behavioral health and related services.
Is Randall Ramirez a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds credentials as an LMFT and an LCSW. His license numbers are CA LMFT 17052 and CA LCSW 9206.
In which languages does Randall Ramirez provide therapy?
He provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Randall Ramirez located?
Randall Ramirez is located in California.
How can I work with Randall Ramirez as my therapist?
You can work with Randall Ramirez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Randall Ramirez work with international clients?
Yes, Randall Ramirez works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Randall Ramirez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches to Healing Online with Randall Ramirez
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships influence current emotional patterns. It explores bonds formed in childhood and helps people heal relational wounds, which is useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and difficulties in close relationships. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused approach that supports processing distressing memories and reducing their emotional intensity; it is often used for post-traumatic stress and complex trauma. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and the client’s own strengths; it helps people find clarity, build self-understanding, and address concerns like depression, anxiety, and life transitions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Randall Ramirez works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting methods as the work unfolds so the treatment fits the individual’s needs.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for those seeking care. Video calls and phone sessions allow face-to-face interaction from home, while live chat and text-based messaging provide flexible ways to communicate between sessions or when real-time conversation feels preferable. These options increase accessibility for people with busy schedules, caregiving responsibilities, mobility limits, or geographic constraints, making it easier to maintain consistent therapeutic work with licensed professionals and therapists.