Heliana
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, RSW
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1 Endorsed
Cleveland, OH 44114
Let's Connect (216) 677-6796
I am an anti-racist and LGBTQ-Affirming trauma therapist who has worked with veterans, military servicemembers, and civilians for 20+ years. I help clients living with depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief, and Ambiguous Losses like Layoffs, Infertility, and COVID-Cautious Life grief.
As a Queer, Xicana of Mexican, Indigenous, Spanish, Irish, and Czech ancestry raised by a gay parent, I know the importance of culturally-responsive care that addresses the harm of oppression and stigma.
I especially enjoy serving People of Color, LGBTQIA2S people, people who are neurodiverse, and people of diverse religious and spiritual faiths.
I specialize in workplace trauma, racial trauma, sexual trauma, suicide prevention, family scapegoat abuse, and institutional betrayal like workplace mobbing whistleblower retaliation.
I use neuroscience, clients' culture, and evidence-based practices like Written Exposure Therapy and Motivational Interviewing for posttraumatic growth in a hostile world.
Abuse in families, schools, and workplaces, often disorients targets with gaslighting, a psychological control tactic. With enough harassment and isolation, anyone can develop a mental injury. Self-loathing and suicidal thoughts are normal reactions to abuse. I help clients reject abusive thoughts, develop self-defense strategies, and find self-acceptance.
Call or Email Heliana Ramirez now for a free 15 minute consultation - (216) 677-6796
Let's Connect (216) 677-6796
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem EAP- Bank of America
- AnthemBlueCrossBlueShield Ohio
- BlueCrossBlueShield Massachuse
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- IndependenceBlueCrossPensylvan
- Medical Mutual
- Oscar (Optum)
- Oxford (Optum)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- United Healthcare (Optum)
- UnitedHealthcareMedicareAdvant
Heliana Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, RSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (216) 677-6796
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Ohio / I.0900216 Maria Heliana Ramirez
- In Practice for 17 years
- Attended University of California, Berkeley, PhD, Graduated 2017
- License: British Columbia College of Social Work 17374 / 2025
- License: Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & MFT Board I.0900216 / 2009
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Heliana Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, RSW
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (216) 677-6796
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Body Image
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infertility
- LGBTQ+
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Racial Identity
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
- Workplace Trauma
Heliana Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, RSW
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (216) 677-6796
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Biofeedback
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Heliana Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, RSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (216) 677-6796
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Heliana Ramirez
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, LISW, RSW
Call for a free consultation now - (216) 677-6796