Mariela Ramos, LCSW
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Bilingual Therapist in New Jersey
& Rutgers DSW Candidate
You may be holding everything together on the outside while feeling overwhelmed within. Perhaps anxiety is taking up too much space, past experiences keep surfacing, or familiar relationship patterns leave you feeling stuck. Therapy offers room to understand what’s happening—and begin choosing a different way forward.
I’m Mariela Ramos, a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Doctor of Social Work candidate at Rutgers University. I offer therapy in English and Spanish for adults, teens, children, and families in New Jersey. My approach makes space for both honest reflection and practical change, with care that respects your culture, identity, and lived experiences.
You don’t need to arrive with the right words or a clear plan. We’ll start with what matters to you.
about Me
As a Latina from Ecuador, I value the connections between culture, identity, belonging, and emotional well-being. I understand that our stories are shaped by family, community, and experiences that influence how we see ourselves and the world.
I earned my master’s degree in social work from Columbia University and am pursuing my Doctor of Social Work at Rutgers University, with a planned dissertation focused on immigration issues. This focus reflects my commitment to understanding immigrant communities and the barriers that affect their well-being.
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker, I help children, teens, adults, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I understand how emotional struggles can affect school, home, work, and daily life. Through therapy in English or Spanish, we’ll build practical coping skills, strengthen communication, and work toward greater confidence and connection.
My experience across school, home, and community settings helps me understand your concerns within the context of your life. I bring warmth, curiosity, and respect to our work together, creating space for you to feel heard, explore what matters to you, and move toward meaningful change.
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My Therapeutic Approach
Therapeutic Services
Anxiety and Depression Management
Helping clients understand and manage anxiety, stress, and mood changes through evidence-based interventions that foster calm, confidence, and clarity.Women’s Issues
Providing a compassionate and empowering space for women navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, motherhood, identity, and self-worth. My goal is to help women reconnect with their inner strength, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate balance and purpose in their lives.Youth Counseling
Supporting children and adolescents in managing academic pressure, social challenges, and emotional regulation. I focus on building self-esteem, problem-solving skills, and positive coping strategies for lasting growth.Trauma-Informed Care
Offering a safe, culturally sensitive environment for clients to process and heal from trauma. My approach promotes emotional safety, empowerment, and self-compassion throughout the healing journey.Parent Coaching
Guiding parents to create supportive, nurturing environments that strengthen connection, improve communication, and enhance their children’s emotional and academic development. -
Specialties
Anxiety, Depression, Grief & Life Transitions
Supporting individuals in navigating emotional challenges, loss, and major life changes. Through empathy and evidence-based interventions, I help clients manage symptoms, restore balance, and cultivate resilience—enhancing their overall quality of life and sense of purpose.
Women’s Issues
Providing a compassionate and supportive space for women navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, identity development, motherhood, and self-worth. My approach focuses on empowerment, emotional healing, and helping women reconnect with their strengths, set healthy boundaries, and cultivate balance in their personal and professional lives.
Youth Issues
Guiding teenagers and emerging adults through the social, emotional, and academic pressures of adolescence and early adulthood. My approach fosters self-esteem, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships, empowering young clients to develop confidence and direction.
Trauma Recovery
Providing a safe, trauma-informed space for clients to process and heal from painful experiences. Using compassionate, research-based methods, I support individuals in rebuilding trust, self-worth, and inner stability while moving toward recovery and renewal.
Educational Advocacy
Partnering with families to navigate the educational system, address learning and behavioral challenges, and ensure students receive the support they deserve. I empower parents and caregivers to advocate effectively for their children’s emotional and academic well-being.
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Educational Consulting Services
Certified School Social Worker, As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified School Social Worker, I help children, teens, adults, and families navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. I understand how emotional struggles can affect school, home, and daily life. In English or Spanish, we’ll work together to build coping skills, strengthen communication, and move forward with greater confidence.
Demystifying School Processes: Simplify complex school systems and access the right resources.
Organizational Skills Training: Equip students with tools to manage tasks, time, and responsibilities effectively.
Social Skills Training: Help your child build confidence and improve interpersonal interactions.
Securing the Right Support: Advocate for your child by providing information, guidance, and knowledge to access appropriate educational services.
Why Choose
Mariela?
Feel understood. Find your voice. Move forward with confidence.
You deserve a therapist who sees the whole you—your story, your culture, and your strengths. I offer therapy in English and Spanish, combining warmth with practical tools to help you navigate anxiety, heal from painful experiences, and build healthier relationships. Together, we’ll turn insight into steps toward the changes that matter to you.
Ready to unlock your child’s potential?
Contact Mariela today to get started.