Yomaris Ramos Rivera, LPC

Yomaris Ramos Rivera is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Connecticut. She speaks Spanish and English and often prefers to hold sessions in Spanish. She has 11 years of clinical experience supporting people who face stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, mood concerns, and addiction-related issues.

She approaches therapy in a way that centers each person's story. She believes clients are the experts on their lives and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps the client can try between meetings to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Her work spans a range of concerns including relationship and family stress, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, and career difficulties. She also supports people coping with trauma and abuse, chronic pain or illness, and complex mood presentations such as bipolar disorder.

In sessions she draws from evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. She uses Client-Centered approaches and Motivational Interviewing to help clarify goals and increase motivation.

Yomaris aims to make the first steps feel manageable. She expects to hear about what matters most to the client, to set small goals together, and to adjust the work as needs change. If someone wants Spanish-language sessions, she can conduct therapy in Spanish as well as English.

Approaches that translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, low mood, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and the client's own goals to guide each session, which can help build confidence and motivation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and preferences, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust the plan as progress is made. The aim is to find what actually helps the individual in daily life rather than following one fixed method.

Confirm the specific online session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to meet without travel. Discuss scheduling and format preferences during the intake so sessions can be arranged to match routines and practical needs.