Psychologist and Therapist in San Marcos, California Emilia Ramirez, Psychologist
License: PsyD
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Emilia Ramirez, PsyD
Dr. Emilia Ramirez is both from Texas and California, loves what she does and considers it her calling. She has worked in the field of social services for approximately 25 years and began her training as a therapist in 2005. Dr. Ramirez completed her Clinical Psychology doctorate in 2011 in Dallas, Texas. Prior to this, she obtained a Masters in Clinical Psychology in 2009 in Dallas Texas and graduated as a fourth-generation Longhorn from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in 2001, After completing graduate school, she moved back to California and is here to stay. Emilia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy/Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy in tandem with Narrative therapy to meet people where they are and help them get to where they want to be. She believes in the power of these treatment interventions to help people with landmark change. In addition, Emilia believes in the power of the story, and how the story the person shares is just as meaningful as the clinical interpretation. Dr. Ramirez teaches people how to re-write their narratives into more gentle and self-accepting ones so that they can can feel good about who they are, manage their world more efficiently and feel more capable of independently managing their mental health needs. For fun she enjoys playing guitar, tennis, painting, and watching documentaries. She loves her cat, all animals really, and wants to make the world a safer, more beautiful place for all the patients she serves. She considers it a privilege to get to do what she does and will do her best (every time) to help someone more clearly regulate their life, their emotional experience, their mental health, and feel agency and fulfillment about the life they lead.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (HealthNet)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
Populations
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- Head Injuries
- LGBTQIA+
- Men
- Women
Education
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Argosy University
Graduate School | 2011
Farmers Branch, TX, United States
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Argosy University
Graduate School | 2009
Dallas, TX, United States
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University of Texas
Undergraduate | 2001
Austin, TX, United States
Languages
- English
- Spanish
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Emilia Ramirez. You can also call 858-279-1223 to have someone assist you.
Emilia Ramirez generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 858-279-1223 to find out Emilia Ramirez's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Emilia Ramirez:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Elevance Health (Anthem BC)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (SoCal)
- Magellan
- Managed Health Network (HealthNet)
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Tricare West (HealthNet)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 858-279-1223 to see how we can help.
Emilia Ramirez is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Emilia Ramirez does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Emilia Ramirez is currently offering online telehealth only visits.
- English
- Spanish