- Blended family issues
- Reality Therapy approach
- English and Spanish
About Ramon
Ramon Reina is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, credentialed in Minnesota with a Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota. He brings 30 years of experience working with individuals on depression, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, and life changes. Ramon also lists blended family issues among his focus areas and works with concerns that overlap family transitions and parenting challenges.
He approaches sessions in a plain, practical way. Ramon draws on Reality Therapy and Choice Theory to help people identify what matters to them and make concrete changes. He uses ideas from attachment-based, psychodynamic, and solution-focused work when they fit the problem at hand.
Meetings are centered on clear goals and doable steps. Ramon helps people examine patterns, strengthen communication, and test small changes between sessions. He also addresses legacy issues such as family of origin, abandonment, and forgiveness when those themes come up.
Ramon works with a broad range of concerns that include addictions, bipolar and mood issues, intimacy and sexual concerns, and work-related stress and career transitions. He can offer support around fatherhood issues and first responder stress as well as challenges tied to autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Ramon does not accept international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches used online and how they fit blended family challenges
Ramon combines approaches that focus on current choices and underlying relationship patterns. Reality Therapy and Choice Theory focus on identifying present behaviors, clarifying personal priorities, and creating practical steps to change what is not working. These approaches are often used for stress, relationship conflicts, and adjustment to new household routines.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape expectations and reactions in adult relationships. Working with attachment ideas can help people in stepfamilies notice patterns of mistrust, distance, or overprotection and practice different ways of connecting.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ramon will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. He aims to match techniques to the client’s situation rather than sticking to one method, and decisions about approach are made collaboratively.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose remote sessions to fit therapy into a busy week, keep sessions shorter for quick check-ins, avoid travel time, or prefer audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Ramon offers sessions in English and Spanish and will help arrange a format that fits everyday life and scheduling needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Ramon address?
He works with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship and family problems, and a range of other issues including addictions, bipolar concerns, and parenting challenges.
How would he describe his therapy style?
Ramon uses Reality Therapy and Choice Theory with pragmatic steps and goal-setting. He also draws on attachment, psychodynamic, and solution-focused ideas when useful.
How long has he worked in the field?
He has three decades of clinical experience, including work on divorce, blended family concerns, and life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Minnesota Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and holds an MSW from the University of Minnesota. His practice is located in Minnesota.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.