First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (856) 924-6993

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), I believe that healing begins with feeling understood. Life and relationships can be overwhelming, and sometimes we just need a safe space to slow down, reflect, and find our way forward. My role is to walk beside you with compassion, helping you make sense of what you’re experiencing and guiding you toward the changes you hope to see. My clinical focus includes relationship issues, anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and life transitions.
I specialize in supporting couples who want to reconnect, families navigating communication struggles, and individuals managing stress, anxiety, or major life transitions. In our work together, I’ll help you uncover patterns that may be keeping you stuck while giving you practical tools to move toward growth, confidence, and stronger connections.
Clients often describe me as approachable, calming, and easy to talk to. I want you to leave each session feeling heard, supported, and empowered with strategies you can use right away. Therapy is a brave step, and I’d be honored to be part of your journey toward healing and lasting change.
Call or Email First Step Family Therapy now for a free 15 minute consultation - (856) 924-6993
Let's Connect (856) 924-6993

Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $150
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- AmeriHealth
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield
- Optum
- Quest Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (856) 924-6993
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 37FI00197800 Jose A Torres-Ramirez
Marriage & Family Therapist: Jose A Torres-Ramirez
First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (856) 924-6993
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Family Conflict
- Relationship Issues
Expertise
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Marital and Premarital
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Stress
First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (856) 924-6993
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Energy Psychology
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (856) 924-6993
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
First Step Family Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (856) 924-6993