Karina Sandoval Ramirez, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Karina Sandoval Ramirez

Focus areas

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Mood Disorders

Stress Management

Dual Diagnosis

Self Esteem Issues

Work-Related Counseling

Emotional Disturbance

Sexual Abuse Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Families

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Gestalt

Motivational Interviewing

Gottman Method

Compassion Focused

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Karina Sandoval Ramirez

Hi there, I'm Karina! Welcome! I’m here to provide a direct yet compassionate space where you feel motivated and truly understood. My practice focuses on evidence-based support and goal-oriented progress within a professional environment. I also offer services in Spanish to ensure you can express yourself comfortably. My focus I specialize in supporting adults, couples, and families navigating relational issues, low self-esteem, and life transitions. By addressing stress, anxiety, and low motivation, I help you identify core barriers and develop actionable strategies. My goal is to guide you toward lasting stability and personal growth. My approach I offer a "tough love" approach that balances direct, honest feedback with a deep understanding of your unique needs. By getting to know your underlying story, I adapt my methods to challenge and support you exactly where you are. Together, we’ll turn clinical goals into real progress. My communication style I provide a compassionate, caring space while maintaining the clinical accountability necessary to help you identify and disrupt self-limiting patterns My journey to mental healthcare As a first-generation Latina, therapy wasn’t part of my world, but I saw the toll of "sweeping things under the rug." I became a therapist to break that cycle. I help you release suppressed thoughts and feelings to improve your relationships, building the confidence and happiness you deserve through authentic, professional support. My goals for you Together, we’ll define clear goals that evolve as you do. To see the positive changes you’re looking for, I’m going to ask you to actively apply the skills we discuss in your daily life. This ensures we’re actually rewire negative habits together. Our first session Our first session is a relaxed space to discuss your goals and history at your own pace. It’s normal to feel nervous; opening up takes immense courage. We’ll focus on building trust and ensuring we're a great fit.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Diego

NPI number

1861038374

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What practice does Karina Sandoval Ramirez work with?

Karina Sandoval Ramirez works with Rula Health - San Diego.

What are common reasons for patients to see Karina Sandoval Ramirez?

Karina Sandoval Ramirez frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Karina Sandoval Ramirez on their profile.