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Barbara Ramos-Cryer, LCSW
Founder
Barbara is an experienced therapist who works with clients of all ages, using an integrative approach that includes CBT, DBT, trauma-focused therapy, and EMDR. Her style is both caring and direct—providing a supportive space while also encouraging accountability and meaningful change.
She believes therapy should be both impactful and human, incorporating humor alongside deeper work to help clients feel at ease while addressing difficult challenges. Barbara focuses on helping clients build practical skills, process trauma, and create lasting, real-life change.
In addition to therapy, she has specialized training in conflict resolution and forensic social work, and provides services such as custody evaluations and parent coordination.
Professional Experience >University of Utah, Adjunct Professor, 2025-Current > Utah Partners For Health, Mental Health Therapist, 2018-2021 >Multicultural Counseling Center, Mental Health Therapist-Administrative Director, 2016-2018 >Division of Child and Family Services, Child protective services caseworker, 2015-2018 >Copper Hills Youth Center, Mental Health Staff, 2012-2015 >Family Support Center, Parent Advocate, 2011-2012
Education >Master of Legal Studies, University of Utah, 2025 >Master of Social Work, Boise State University, 2018 >Bachelor of Social Work, University of Utah, 2015
Continued Education >AFCC training on Custody Evaluation >AFCC yearly training conferences >Basic Mediator Training >EMDR – Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing >TFCBT – Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy >ACT – Acceptance and Commitment Therapy >PCIT – Parent Child Interaction Therapy >Ketamine Provider Training
Volunteer Work >Pro Bono Custody Evaluations >Mediation Day Volunteer >Pro Bono Therapy
Hobbies >Barbara’s greatest joy comes from spending time with her family. She has always had a passion for working on project cars, a hobby she has enjoyed throughout her life. While not religious, she considers herself spiritual and finds peace connecting with nature through hiking and camping.