Ramon Reina

Ramon Reina is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with a Master of Social Work from the University of Minnesota. He brings 30 years of experience to his practice and works with people facing anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship struggles. Ramon also helps those dealing with parenting stress, addictions, and the fallout of divorce.

He prefers a straightforward, personable style in sessions. Ramon aims to create a welcoming atmosphere and talks through practical ways to handle problems. He draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when trauma and abuse are part of the story, and uses Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to help people understand connection and choice.

Ramon describes his background in Reality Therapy and notes certification in Choice Theory, an approach that emphasizes personal responsibility and practical change. He uses these frameworks to help people set realistic goals and try small, manageable steps toward them. Sessions focus on what can be done now rather than long labels.

People who like clear guidance and an emphasis on workable solutions often find his approach useful. Ramon speaks English and Spanish and practices in Minnesota. He encourages clients to bring concrete concerns and specific goals to work on together.

His style balances practical problem solving with attention to relationship patterns and past experiences. Ramon invites people to explore changes that fit their daily life and values.

How Ramon’s approaches translate to online work

Ramon uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of traumatic events, helping people process memories and reduce the ways trauma interferes with daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy guides exploration of how early and current relationships shape behavior and emotions, useful for intimacy and family-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s goals and experience at the center, with the therapist offering empathic listening and support while the client leads the pace of change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Ramon will collaborate with each person to choose or combine methods based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He encourages open conversation about what feels useful and will adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also support consistent work on trauma, attachment, and relationship patterns while honoring each person’s schedule and comfort with the format.