Hello, I’m Kristina (she/her), a Registered Clinical Social Work Intern at Harlowe Counseling. As someone who experiences and understands the world deeply, I bring a thoughtful and attuned perspective to my work. I am passionate about supporting neurodivergent adolescents, adults, and couples in recognizing and embracing their sensitivity as a meaningful source of insight, resilience, and strength.
Kristina Ramos, MSW, RCSWI
For the woman you are — and the one you’re becoming.
Associate Therapist
My approach to therapy is integrative, collaborative, and encourages a mind/body/spiritual connection.
I utilize a personalized combination of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), to build distress tolerance and regulate your emotions; Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), to increase your awareness of old patterns and free you from relationship cycles that keep you stuck; and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), for working through trauma-related issues such as safety, trust, power/control, esteem, and intimacy.
Whether it's through laughter or deep reflective conversations, I aim to bring a sense of calm and control back into your life.
My Approach To Therapy
- Highly sensitive adolescents and adults with Mood and Anxiety Disorders (e.g., Anxiety, Depression, OCD, PTSD)
- Adolescents/Adults with ADHD
- Couples who want to repair their relationship, or Discernment counseling for those who want to focus on decision making
- Grief/Loss and infertility support
I love working with:
Sessions with me are judgement-free. At our first session, you can expect a full assessment of your presenting concerns and history, with an emphasis on crafting meaningful goals for future sessions. As we explore further, we will collaborate and tailor our sessions to meet your needs.
Whether you’d like validation, accountability, or a soft landing to explore difficult emotions, know that this is your space to gain understanding of self, feel seen and heard, and learn new skills to reduce distress.
What a session with me looks like:
Empathy
Deeply understanding and attuning to a client’s lived experience.
My theraputic Values:
Authenticity
Showing up as genuine, transparent, and human in the therapeutic relationship.
Advocacy
Supporting clients’ rights, dignity, and access to needed resources.
Humor
Using lightness thoughtfully to foster connection and perspective.
Compassion
Responding to pain with warmth, care, and a desire to alleviate suffering.
Nature
Honoring the healing power of the natural world and our connection to it.
Listening - Tonight Alive
song that gets YOU going
Working in Rep. Dr. Anna V. Eskamani’s first class of interns
moment you'll never forget
Anything with Sir David Attenborough
Comfort tv show
Cuddles with my two dogs, Pepper and Poppy.
your night in looks like...
Therapy in a Nutshell
Favorite Podcast
"When we work with nature instead of trying to impose our will, the solution is often found within the problem."
— David Holmgren, permaculture designer/educator
Words I live by
License & Education
the credentials
Our Lady of the Lake University - Master of Social Work (2019)
Registered Clinical Social Work Intern (Florida)- ISW20098
We know taking the first step toward therapy can feel overwhelming — that’s why we’ve made it simple. When you schedule your free consultation, you’ll connect directly with Alison, our Practice Admin. She’ll take the time to understand what’s bringing you to therapy, answer your questions, and match you with the therapist best suited to support your needs.
Alison will also walk you through insurance details and next steps so you can feel informed, confident, and cared for from the very start.
