About Taylin Ramirez: Virtual Therapist in Texas
LPC-Associate
Supervised by Carissa Cano, LPC-S
Why I Became a Therapist
For as long as I can remember, I have been the empathetic friend. I was the one who could see both sides of a story. I listened without judgment. I offered encouragement, comfort, and honest feedback.
In graduate school, we learned that this is called “the therapist's intuition.” Sometimes I refer to it as my “therapist Spidey-sense”! I could sense what someone was feeling, even when they struggled to say it out loud. That is when I knew I wanted to turn these natural traits into a profession. I wanted to use my empathy, insight, and warmth to help people heal.
I believe that when one person grows, families grow. Relationships improve. Communities become stronger. I can help one person become a healthier version of themselves and see the ripples expand to their community.
My Philosophy: Growth Is Lifelong
Before becoming a therapist, I worked in education with students from pre-kindergarten through college, and my background as an educator shaped how I see people. I believe we are always learning. We are always evolving. No matter your age or stage of life, you are still becoming the best version of yourself.
Because of that, I encourage grace — for yourself and for others. Healing is not about being perfect. It is about being willing to learn and grow.
My counseling philosophy mirrors my personal philosophy. I believe change is possible when we understand our patterns, learn new skills, and practice them in real life.
Experience With Trauma and Anxiety
Throughout my career, I have worked closely with children and young adults who have experienced trauma. I have seen firsthand how stress at a young age can shape anxiety, attachment, and behavior way into adulthood.
I primarily worked with at-risk youth who experienced early trauma. Later, I supported young adults in college struggling with friendships, dating, and new family dynamics. Many had anxiety, social fears, and questions about identity and belonging.
These experiences deepened my understanding of how childhood experiences shape attachment styles, self-esteem, and the nervous system. When we grow up in unpredictable or stressful environments, our bodies learn to stay on alert. That pattern can follow us into adulthood.
This is why I take a mind-body and attachment-based approach in therapy. We don’t just talk about what happened. We look at how those early experiences still show up in your relationships, your thoughts, and your stress response today.
What Makes My Practice Unique
I bring a unique outlook to my practice and therapy. I may not be able to change the whole world, but I can help one person become a healthier version of themselves — for the betterment of their world.
I focus on problem-solving while maintaining a mind-body connection. We look at what is happening now. We identify patterns. We build skills. We practice real tools that help you feel more secure, more confident, and more connected.
Friends and family often tell me I am charismatic and warm. They say I have a giving spirit and a way of helping people feel accepted and loved. I gently offer new perspectives without making someone feel wrong or judged.
That is the environment I create in therapy. A place where you feel seen. A place where growth feels possible. A place where healing becomes real.
My Personal Story
The tools I teach and the compassion I offer are not just professional — they are personal. I also have anxiety and use the same tools I teach my clients. I understand what it feels like when your mind won’t slow down — and how empowering it is to learn skills that help.
I live with psoriatic arthritis, an autoimmune condition. So, I have gone through medical procedures that left both physical and emotional marks. Chronic illness carries its own kind of trauma. It changes your relationship with your body. It forces you to adapt.
Additionally, I come from a blended family. It took time to create a smooth texture of cohesion, but even over 30 years later, we are still working through ever-changing dynamics. Relationships are living, breathing systems. They require care and patience.
These parts of my life give me compassion and insight. When you sit with me, you are not talking to someone who only studied this in books. I understand the weight of diagnoses, the complexities of family dynamics, and the heaviness of anxiety.
In my free time, I love to take walks with my endearingly co-dependent Schnoodle, Alex Lee. I go camping in my trusty camper, Kermit, a green teardrop trailer. I also enjoy traveling abroad to visit friends, and I dream of owning a home in Normandy, France. My favorite hobbies include cooking, listening to true crime podcasts, photography, and reading. Some of my best days are spent with my family. Finally, I am a firm believer that piñatas are appropriate at any age, and my parents still get me one on my birthday.
Education & Certifications
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Certification - 2025
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling 2023 (Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center)
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies: Higher Education Administration 2011 (University of Texas at San Antonio)
B.A. in Sociology 2006 (Purdue University)
Minor in Human Development & Family Studies