What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.50
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Julia Ramirez
Focus areas
Abandonment issues
Family Issues
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Therapy
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Family / Marital
Dialectical (DBT)
Feminist
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Julia Ramirez
I am a bilingual (English and Spanish) mental health counselor, and I work with adolescents and adults who may be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or pulled in different directions in their lives — whether that’s within family relationships, cultural expectations, or major life changes.
You might be carrying a lot of pressure — from family, school, relationships, or your own expectations — and finding that it’s becoming harder to manage stress, self-doubt, or difficult emotions. You may feel caught between different parts of your identity or unsure how to move forward in a way that feels true to you. For some, this shows up in family conflict, shifting relationships, or the challenges of parenting or growing into a new stage of life.
My approach is grounded in emotion-focused and relational therapy. In our work together, we pay close attention to your emotional patterns and the experiences that have shaped how you respond to stress and relationships. Therapy becomes a space to slow things down, make sense of what you’re feeling, and begin to respond to yourself and others with more clarity, steadiness, and confidence.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent over a decade working in the New York City public school system supporting children, adolescents, and families through academic stress, behavioral challenges, and family conflict. That experience continues to shape how I work — with patience, practicality, and an understanding of how real-life pressures impact emotional well-being.
As a Dominican immigrant and a mother, I understand how culture, identity, immigration experiences, and family expectations can shape how you see yourself and move through the world. You don’t have to explain everything from the beginning — I aim to meet you with understanding while also helping you make sense of your experiences in a deeper way.
I work with adolescents, young adults, and adults.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In our first sessions, we focus on understanding what has been happening in your life and what has brought you to therapy at this moment. This includes learning about the relationships, responsibilities, and experiences that have shaped how you see yourself and respond to stress.
I approach this process with deep respect for the ways that culture, family history, immigration experiences, and social environments influence emotional well-being. Many people carry pressures or expectations that are tied not only to their personal history, but also to the communities and cultures they come from. Part of our work together is understanding how these lived experiences shape your identity, your relationships, and the challenges you may be facing today.
As therapy progresses, we look more closely at emotional patterns and the situations that tend to bring up anxiety, conflict, or self-doubt. Together we explore how past experiences, family dynamics, and cultural expectations may be influencing the ways you respond to these moments.
Through this process, we work toward building greater emotional awareness and developing ways of responding that feel more grounded, intentional, and aligned with your values. For many clients, therapy becomes a space where their experiences are understood in their full context — not just individually, but also culturally and relationally.
My goal is to approach this work with humility, curiosity, and compassion, creating a space where your lived experiences are respected and meaningfully integrated into the therapeutic process.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
When we begin working together, we’ll start by understanding what has been weighing on you and what patterns may be contributing to the stress you’re experiencing.
For some people, this might mean looking at the anxiety that shows up in school, work, or relationships. For others, it may involve exploring family expectations, cultural pressures, or the feeling of being pulled in different directions in life. Many clients are also trying to make sense of identity questions, relationship dynamics, or the responsibilities that come with parenting and family roles.
In our sessions, we slow things down and look closely at the emotions and experiences that shape how you respond to these situations. Together we might explore what tends to trigger anxiety, the thoughts or expectations that keep you feeling stuck, or the patterns that show up repeatedly in relationships.
Together we work on developing greater emotional awareness and practical ways of responding differently — whether that means learning how to regulate intense emotions, setting healthier boundaries, communicating more clearly with family members, or building confidence in your own decisions.
Therapy is a collaborative process. My role is to help you better understand what you’re experiencing and support you in making changes that allow you to feel more grounded, more confident, and more connected in your life.
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Office location
Julia Ramirez, MS also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
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Education and training
- Hunter College, Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Alfred University, Master's in Counseling
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.50
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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March 23, 2026Ivanka C.Verified patientVideo visit
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What practice does Julia Ramirez work with?
Julia Ramirez works with illumina wellness.
Where is Julia Ramirez's office located?
Julia Ramirez has 3 office locations, including in New York and Roslyn, view full addresses on Julia Ramirez's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Julia Ramirez?
Julia Ramirez frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Julia Ramirez on their profile.
What languages does Julia Ramirez speak?
Julia Ramirez speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Julia Ramirez in reviews?
2 patients have reviewed Julia Ramirez. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.