Ohio Social Work Supervision

with Gabrielle Ramirez, MSW, LISW-S

About Gabrielle

Gabrielle Ramirez, MSW, LISW-S, is an experienced clinical social worker and supervisor with a background in community health, medical social work, and correctional mental health services. She is an EMDR-trained therapist specializing in:

  • Trauma treatment

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Prenatal and perinatal mental health

Gabrielle’s supervision style is:

  • Collaborative: You are an active partner in identifying goals and growth areas.

  • Humanistic: Emphasizes empathy, self-reflection, and the therapeutic relationship.

  • Developmentally informed: Tailored to your experience level, from new MSWs to seasoned clinicians polishing advanced skills.

  • Trauma-informed: Grounded in safety, compassion, and clinical integrity.

Clinicians can expect:

  • Clear learning goals and ongoing progress review

  • Case consultation

  • Support with assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning

  • Practical resources, readings, and documentation guidance

  • Preparation for LISW documentation and application

Supervision Services Offered

Individual Supervision

Structured one-on-one supervision tailored to your caseload, learning goals, and areas of emerging expertise. Sessions may include:

  • Case consultation and treatment planning

  • Ethical decision-making and risk assessment

  • Documentation support

  • Skill-building for trauma-informed practice

  • Professional identity development

Available virtually statewide or in person in Westlake.

Group Supervision

Small-group supervision designed to encourage peer learning, case discussion, and cross-disciplinary perspectives. Group sessions often explore themes such as trauma-informed care, anxiety, EMDR integration, depression, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.

Available virtually statewide.

Ohio LISW Supervision Requirements

Per the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, and Marriage & Family Therapist Board:

“To work toward the LISW, you need an LSW and a master’s degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. You must complete 2 years (24 full months) of post-LSW, post-MSW supervised social work experience, including at least 3,000 hours of work in a social work setting and at least 150 hours of face-to-face training supervision with an LISW-S.”

Gabrielle provides:

  • Documented supervision hours

  • Verification forms required by the Board

  • Guidance on meeting all supervision and practice hour requirements

  • Clarification of what counts toward LISW supervision activities

Face-to-face supervision may be completed virtually through secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions or in person.

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