Elizabeth Ramirez-Weaver
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Staff Psychotherapist at the School of Engineering and Applied Science
Department
Counseling and Psychological Services
Bio
Education
- Master of Social Work, Syracuse University, 2002
- Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, Syracuse University, 1996.
Licenses and Certifications
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Clinical and Research Interests
- Adjustment Issues (Transition to College, Graduate School, Cultural Adjustment, etc.)
- Anxiety Disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, etc.)
- Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorders
- Eating Disorders and Body Image Concerns
- First Generation College Students
- Identity Development (Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Racial/Ethnic Identity, etc.)
- Mind-Body Interventions (Biofeedback, Yoga, Somatic Therapies, etc.)
- Neurodiversity and Neurodevelopmental Disorders
- Multicultural Counseling and Diversity Issues
- Psychoeducation
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Esteem and Self-Compassion
- Stress Management and Coping Skills
- Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention
- Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Mindfulness and Meditation
Theoretical Orientation
- Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)
- Emotion-Focused
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Family Systems
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
- Relational
- Psychodynamic
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Informed
Professional Activities, Awards, Memberships
- 2023 UVA Exemplary Service to Engineering Students: In Grateful Recognition of Support Provided to the Engineering Student Community During Crisis.
- 2002 and 2023 UVA Career Center Appreciation, named by 4th year students as "Most Impact on Career Development."
- 2019 Society of PRI-Recognition of Contribution of Wellness and Mental Health Services to Students at the UVA School of Engineering.
- National Association of Social Workers
CAPS
Psychotherapists
Address
550 Brandon Avenue Charlottesville, VA 22908
Email
Phone
(434) 243-5150