Dr. Sonja M. Ramirez, PH.D.

Dr. Sonja M. Ramirez is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York and New Jersey. She has a mobile office under the business name Ramirez Behavioral Healthcare, LLC. Dr. Ramirez also works as a Contract Psychologist for both acute and sub-acute rehabilitation centers. Dr. Ramirez engages in sessions in client's homes, as needed if a client is unable to travel due to physical or mental health issues, such as agoraphobia, major depression, trauma, postpartum depression, or physical injury. Dr. Ramirez will also meet at a park and walk and talk to stimulate the brain, reduce stress and focus on moving forward, one step at a time.

Dr. Ramirez specializes in the treatment of mental health problems. She helps people to cope with their distress by identifying the underlying repetitive thoughts and behaviors leading to poor habits and negative emotions. Dr. Ramirez helps by reframing how the client thinks about him/herself, their future and the world, assisting the client in creating and practicing new behaviors, and focusing on solutions. She’s known for giving “homework” between sessions because “Practice makes progress...I write my weekly affirmations/goals in a dry erase marker on my bathroom mirror. As I get ready for my day, I read it until it sticks. I do something different and I start repeating the adaptive thoughts and behaviors habitually. Then, I erase the learned lessons and write new goals & affirmations. Today’s is, ‘I’m powerful and surround myself with supportive people.’ I practice what I preach, as best I can, with myself and my children.”