Works in Progress

Works in Progress: Asian Americans with Problematic Relationships with Work, Career, Time, & Money
Facilitated by Senior Psychotherapist Dr. Noel B. Ramirez, DBH, LCSW
Starting Sunday, March 30th, 2025 at 1:30 PM EST
AANHPI mental health and problematic relationships with work and career. Burnout, Workaholicism, Under-earning, Debting, or feeling stuck.
Do you feel stuck in a cycle of overwork, anxiety, or unhealthy relationships with time, money, or career? "Works in Progress" is a 6-week psychotherapy group designed to provide a supportive space for Asian Americans grappling with these challenges. Led by Dr. Noel B. Ramirez, LCSW, a senior clinician with years of experience, this group dives into the cultural and emotional complexities that fuel workaholism, compulsion, and anxiety, helping participants explore their connection to identity and mental health.
- A deeper understanding of how cultural values shape your views on work, success, and productivity.
- Strategies to address anxiety and compulsive behaviors related to career and financial goals.
- Insight into the emotional toll of workaholism and its impact on mental health and relationships.
- Tools to cultivate a healthier balance between work, time, and personal well-being.
- A supportive environment to share experiences and learn from others navigating similar struggles.
- The roots of compulsion and anxiety around work and achievement.
- How societal and familial expectations influence our relationship with time and money.
- The cultural narratives that perpetuate workaholism and burnout.
- Strategies to redefine success in ways that align with personal values and mental health.
- Ways to break the cycle of guilt and perfectionism tied to productivity.
Start Date: March 30, 2025
Duration: 6 weeks
Led by: Dr. Noel B. Ramirez, LCSW
If you’re ready to face the Sunday Scaries and reclaim balance, join us for "Works in Progress." Together, let’s explore a path toward a healthier, more fulfilling life. Spaces are limited—reserve yours today!
Existing patients
If you are an existing patient, no additional steps are required. Please sign up via the sign up button above, we will be in touch with additional details near the time of the group's start date.
New Patients
All new patients must undergo a free 30-minute consultation and have an intake session with us to ensure you are properly onboarded to successfully participate in the group. Patients must complete this process prior to the start of the group. Additional fees will apply. These fees will include the cost for the required intake session that is required to attend groups. We will be in touch with additional details near the time of the group's start date. If you have any questions please email associate@mangotreecc.com.
Medical Insurance - Behavioral Health Benefit - Responsible for Co-Pay
Patients have the option to utilize their insurance plan to cover sessions. You will be obligated to cover any copayment/coinsurance/deductible obligations if your plan has any. If you are new to using your insurance, please be sure to check in with your insurance company prior to committing to utilizing your insurance to cover sessions. Our group NPI is: 1154913325, providing this to your insurance company will help them locate benefits for tele behavioral health services. Please email associate@mangotreecc.com with any questions or concerns regarding insurance usage.
New patients only: Insurance companies require patients to have an intake session before starting sessions. Please note that after your consultation, you are required to have an intake session with the clinician running the group as an introduction session. This session will be billed to your insurance company as well as the additional 6 sessions that included in the 6 week program.
Self Pay (Sliding Scale)
Patients have the option to pay for this group on a sliding scale rate. All payments will be made via Therapy Notes. All patient are required to have a Therapy Notes account set up with us prior to the start of the group. Please review the options for sliding scale payments:
Individual Sessions (pay for a specified number of sessions) : $45 - $65 per session
1 payment for all 6 sessions (save over 15%) : $225 - $350
Feel free to email us with any questions or concerns that you may have! Just email associate@mangotreecc.com with your questions and concerns!