Dulce Ruatti
LCSW, 17 years of experience
About me
Hello, I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California. I received my Masters from Sacramento State University and have been practicing for 14 years. I have worked in various settings supporting individuals and families in the foster care system, residential facilities, psychiatric hospitals, hospitals, outpatient, nonprofit community agencies and crisis intervention. I've worked with adults from all backgrounds and I've worked with individuals struggling with individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD and those who are experiencing significant emotional distress due to stress, acute illness, domestic violence, homelessness and trauma.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session together, we'll start by getting to know each other. I will be asking questions about current symptoms, mental health history and will discuss specific challenges you're facing. We will mutually discuss whether we are a good fit.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe that you are the expect on your life and the therapeutic process should be a collaborative approach towards healing.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I love to work with individuals from all backgrounds. I am bilingual in Spanish and English. I've worked with adults from all backgrounds and I've worked with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD and those who are experiencing significant emotional distress due to stress, acute illness, domestic violence, homelessness and trauma.
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My treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I have been using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in my practice for the past 14 years. I've assisted my clients in developing practical skills to manage and overcome psychological challenges by empowering them. The focus is to understand how to manage unpleasant thoughts and feelings by learning new skills.
Parent-Child Interaction (PCIT)
I have worked with parents and children who experiencing behavioral and emotional difficulties.