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Jose Torres-Ramirez

Licensed Marriage and family therapy First Step Family Therapy
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, BlueCross and BlueShield, ComPsych, Optum,

Introduction

My name is Jose Torres-Ramirez. I'm a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and President of First Step Family Therapy, specialized in trauma, couples, children's & adolescents. I have 5 years of experience and have been trained in multiple therapeutic modalities. For me, being a Therapist isn't a job, its a passion. My work plays and incredibly important role in the lives of couples, families and individuals. I take pride in leveraging my therapeutic and clinical skills to support patients in working through obstacles that hinder their interactions with others. Clinical Experience I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families. I have worked in an agency setting, as well as, private practice setting, which has given me the tools to provide trauma informed therapy for a diverse range of clients. I strive to continue to learn to ensure that my clients in New Jersey are given the best therapy that I can provide. Clinical Specialties My clinical interests are trauma, anxiety, depression, self-worth, life changes, mood disorders, relationship and marital concerns, and personality disorders. Education B.A; Psychology, University of Maryland Global Campus, Maryland M.A; Marriage and Family Therapy, Northcentral University, Arizona Post Masters Certificate, Children and Adolescent Therapy , Northcentral University, Arizona

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #37FI00197800 (NJ)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Communities

  • Military/Veterans

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Payment options

Pay with insurance

Jose Torres-Ramirez accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • ComPsych
  • Optum
  • Out of Network

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Initial Appoinment $175
  • Additional Appointments $150

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Jose Torres-Ramirez accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Jose Torres-Ramirez is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Jose Torres-Ramirez offer telehealth appointments? Jose Torres-Ramirez does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Jose Torres-Ramirez specialize in? Jose Torres-Ramirez specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anger Management, Anxiety, Career Counseling, Compulsive Behavior, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Military/Veteran's Issues, Oppositional Defiance, Parenting, PTSD, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Social Anxiety, Stress, Trauma, and Work Stress.

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