Dr. Samantha Ramos
Dr. Samantha Ramos DHS LCPC
Ramos and Associates Behavioral Health Clinic
About Dr. Samantha Ramos
“I believe therapy works best when people feel understood, supported, and able to be themselves. My goal is to meet each person where they are, help them build practical skills, and create space for meaningful growth at every stage of life.” – Dr. Samantha Ramos
Dr. Samantha Ramos, DHS, LCPC, is a licensed professional counselor with nearly a decade of experience providing compassionate mental health care across the lifespan. She earned her Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Roosevelt University in 2017 and completed her Doctorate in Health Science with a concentration in Mental Health in 2026.
Her clinical background includes work with children and adolescents, adults, and older adults. Early in her career, Samantha gained experience at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, where she observed the therapeutic use of play and art in the Hematology and Oncology outpatient setting. She later continued her work with children and adolescents through clinical training at the Family Behavioral Health Clinic in Des Plaines, Illinois.
Samantha also has experience working with older adults, including individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She approaches care through a trauma-informed lens and has experience supporting clients with concerns that include trauma, depression, ADHD, anxiety, grief, and physical and mental disabilities.
Her therapeutic approach incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, with an emphasis on emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and practical coping skills. Samantha also provides clinical supervision to therapists and licensed clinicians.
Outside of her clinical work, Samantha enjoys comic books, Disney, spending time outdoors, traveling, and searching for great pizza.