About Me

I’m Jennifer I. Ramirez, LCSW, a first-generation Puerto Rican and Mexican Latina, bilingual and bicultural therapist based in Illinois. I work with adults who seem strong on the outside but often feel overwhelmed inside—the dependable ones carrying more than they can hold. I help clients build inner calm, self-compassion, and a deeper understanding of themselves.

I use a relational, brain-and body-informed approach, integrating techniques such as CBT, mindfulness, grounding, inner child work, somatic and nervous system regulation, and attachment-focused interventions. I work with enmeshment, relational patterns, CPTSD, and other complex trauma, tailoring therapy to your needs in a safe, supportive space where you can explore, experiment, and grow at your own pace.

I work with clients of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and cultural identities, including BIPOC individuals, neurodivergent clients, highly sensitive people, perfectionists, first-and second-generation immigrants, LGBTQIA+ clients, and anyone navigating family, cultural, or generational pressures.

Areas of Specialty:

  • Anxiety, Depression, Stress, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder

  • Complex Trauma & CPTSD, Attachment & Relational Work (including enmeshment)

  • Grief & Loss, Inner Child Healing

  • Mindfulness, Grounding, and Nervous System Regulation (Fight/Flight/Freeze/Fawn)

  • CBT & Evidence-Based Strategies

  • Identity & Cultural Exploration

  • Life Transitions, Boundary Setting, Highly Sensitive Individuals

Therapeutic Approaches & Experience:

I draw on over 10 years of experience using relational therapy, trauma-informed care, somatic approaches, attachment-focused interventions, grief work, CBT, and culturally responsive therapy to support clients in building insight, resilience, and meaningful change.

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