Lester Ramirez

Lester Ramirez accepts Prime Health, Blue Shield of California, Centivo, Aetna, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Lester Ramirez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Lester is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Lester’s California license number is 79971, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Lester Ramirez has been practicing therapy for 11 years. Lester’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, East Bay. Over that time, Lester has worked closely with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, LGBTQ+, and Latine Community. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Lester is part of that group.

Lester Ramirez works with BIPOC, Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Indigenous Americans, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, Blended families, Students, LGBTQ+, and Latine Community and specializes in Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Panic, Relationship Concerns, Stress, and Trauma. These are the areas where Lester spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Lester is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Lester Ramirez draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Lester’s style is affirming, casual, humorous, mindful, and solution-oriented. In Lester’s words: “My style in therapy is welcoming, direct, and strength-based.”

Lester Ramirez (he/him) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Lester identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Lester provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Lester Ramirez offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Lester is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Lester Ramirez is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Lester will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Lester’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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