I am licensed in New York with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Hello, my name is Dr. Luis D. Ramirez, Ph.D., DSW, LCSW, and I am the founder of Rising Potential Counseling LCSW, PLLC. As a dedicated diagnostic and trauma doctor, I am based in the Central New York region and offer my services to clients throughout New York. My professional and personal journey has exposed me to various forms of adversity and hardship, shaping my deep understanding of the healing process. I recognize how crucial it is to have compassionate support while navigating the complexities of trauma, and I am committed to providing that support to my clients. One of the most fulfilling aspects of my vocation is being actively involved in others' healing journeys. I have experienced my transformations through challenging circumstances, and this personal journey fuels my passion to help others uncover their strength and resilience. I aim to empower my clients to emerge from their struggles and realize their potential. I maintain a flexible and adaptable approach to therapy. This allows me to incorporate diverse therapeutic styles and techniques specifically tailored to meet each individual's unique needs. Effective healing cannot be confined to rigid methodologies; instead, it must be guided by the specific context and requirements of the person seeking help. My primary focus is facilitating your healing process in a safe, judgment-free environment. I strive to create a space where you can be open and honest about your feelings and experiences, free from the fear of criticism. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, tapping into your inherent potential. My goal is to support you in living a more fulfilling and happier life, guiding you to unlock the possibilities that await you. Together, we can cultivate the resilience and strengths you possess to help you rise to new heights.

If you are looking for a therapist who is easy to talk to, a straight-shooter, and a creative problem-solver, then I'm your man. I know that effective therapy has room for laughter AND tears. I'll help you identify and put new strategies and tools in place that will allow you to relieve whatever issue(s) you are currently struggling with, including relationship stress and strain, overwhelming anxiety and/or depression, life transitions, grief, and more. I'm especially skilled with couples, tough cases, and families managing conflict/crisis. I will be your active, engaged ally. I'm not full of clinical or therapeutic jargon; I'm a real person dedicated to connecting with you in a real way. The truth is, it all comes down to chemistry: the most effective therapy comes from feeling deeply understood and safe with your therapist. Working together, I know you can discover the clarity, peace and empowerment you're looking for. Call me and let's talk and see if I'm the right fit for you.

I am an individual and couples therapist licensed in New York, with over 20 years of clinical experience. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have also helped clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety and relationship issues. I have also helped those who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse. I am considered to be warm and compassionate, and my style is working interactively with clients. My approach combines humanistic, psychodynamic and goal-oriented therapy with a wide range of client issues, and a diverse client base. I have worked with chronic mental illness, including anxiety, depression, personality and eating disorders. In addition to self-esteem issues, life transitions and chronic illness. My goal is to establish a meaningful alliance, and collaborate wih you to develop better coping skills and more satisfying relaionships. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in New York with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, trauma, abuse, intimacy related issues, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years experience in the social work field. I believe that the most important aspect of therapy is building a strong foundation and rapport before anything can be accomplished. I utilize Motivational Interviewing, Client Centered Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I am a great listener, empathic and caring. I provide a non-judgemental environment for my clients. I chose this field because I genuinely want to help people. So just tell me: what's on your mind?

I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, couple's therapy, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. Being positive is not always easy and takes effort for changing our negative programmed way of thinking, which we inherited from culture, family and others. I am here to support you in that process. I work with couples to repair trust, improve communication, and strengthen their emotional intimacy with each other. Couples also learn their love language, and the value of making the choice to Love, commitment, monogamy, and financial growth. It takes courage to seek out a more WE centered vs. EGO centered life and to take the necessary steps towards change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with 10 years of professional work experience. I also have Doctoral Degree (PhD) in Pastoral Psychology. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Counseling can be scary, we often fear what we don’t know and understand, we fight against vulnerability, and working toward change of any kind is difficult. A lot of the things that we want to avoid are inevitable and it helps to have someone who can help you sort through all of things life throws at us. Counseling is collaborative and should be a partnership, one driven by you, the client ,in an open, safe, judgement-free environment. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of New York with 20 years of professional experience working with individuals, ages four and older, providing individual, group, couples and family counseling. I’m trained as a co-occurring clinician and can work with individuals with both mental health and substance use disorders. I am trained in trauma work, with a specialization in childhood trauma and specialize in co-occurring disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma related disorders, child therapy, behavioral disorders and autism spectrum disorders, with a background in disorders of sexual development and sexuality issues.

I am licensed in New York with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, teen counseling and support, parenting issues, & coping with life changes. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in Florida. Virginia, Washington DC, Oregon, and New York with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping adult clients cope with and manage stress and anxiety, and a range of many other co-occurring disorders. I have helped clients coping with addictions, grief and loss, improving motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I have a good working and interactive experience with my clients to create an open and safe environment where their thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

I am licensed in New York with over 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and self confidence, self compassion, career difficulties, learning disabilities, ADHD, caregiver concerns with an elderly parent, midlife hormonal changes . I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in New York with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Do strong emotions, anxiety, or stress feel hard to manage? I offer DBT-informed telehealth therapy for adults who want practical tools to feel more grounded, steady, and in control. My work is supportive and structured, focusing on skills that help in everyday life. Please reach out if this feels like a good fit.