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Ramata Adebawo, LCSW

Oregon LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
  • Trauma and abuse support
  • Culturally informed care
  • English and Lingala

About Ramata Adebawo

Ramata Adebawo is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with 7 years of clinical experience supporting people from diverse backgrounds. Her life journey of growing up and later moving to the United States shaped a deep awareness of cultural differences and common human experiences, and that perspective informs how she approaches therapy. She values and respects people of varied cultural backgrounds, religions, and life stories, and she is committed to partnering with those who feel unheard or marginalized.

Ramata blends client-centered care with strengths-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused methods to build treatment plans tailored to each person’s needs. Her style is empathetic, mindful, and compassionate, aimed at helping clients address concerns such as relationship challenges, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, discrimination, caregiver stress, immigration-related issues, post-traumatic stress, and midlife transitions. She also has experience working with immigrant and refugee populations, international adoptees, and those involved in adoption and foster care.

Known for advocacy and collaboration, Ramata seeks to work alongside clients as a partner in the healing process. She approaches each case with sensitivity and a commitment to demonstrate compassion while helping clients identify practical paths forward.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficulties

Also Specializes In

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressForgivenessImmigration issuesMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Ramata Adebawo have?

Ramata Adebawo has 7 years of experience providing therapy in diverse community settings.

Is Ramata Adebawo a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her Oregon license is listed as OR LCSW L10747.

In which languages does Ramata Adebawo provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Lingala.

Where is Ramata Adebawo located?

Ramata is located in Oregon.

How can I work with Ramata Adebawo as my therapist?

You can work with Ramata through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Ramata Adebawo work with international clients?

No. Ramata Adebawo does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ramata Adebawo cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns in connection and trust. It helps clients explore relational wounds and build more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist supports the client’s own capacity for growth. This approach is useful for people seeking a collaborative space to explore values, identity, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is practical for addressing symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Ramata, as a licensed professional, collaborates with clients to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, needs, and preferences, and she tailors the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit care into busy lives and to access support from different locations. These formats increase flexibility and can help clients maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

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