Marissa Ruiz
My name is Marissa Ruiz, Licensed Marriage and Family therapist in California. Some of my other titles include mother, wife, sister, daughter, niece, grandmother and friend. Sharing these titles are important to me because they represent current relationships and past relationships. My past relationships include grief, trauma and growth.
I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles.
I survived obstacles in my life with the help of a therapist. My counseling style is pretty laid back. I have been described as supportive, caring, empathetic, supportive, and good listener. We will be working together with to make a goal. I like to focus on identifying your strengths and helping you to maximize them to overcome your obstacles.
First session
Many of us our exposed or dealing with grief and loss but unable to talk about it. Sometimes we are in relationships that need help with communication or help with regulating our emotions. Clients can expect I will support, listen and guide them to a treatment plan that works for them. Please also feel free to ask questions. Online counseling is fairly new, and I've found it to be really effective.
Strengths
I'm here to help you sort through the things that are difficult right now, and offer you a safe place to be open and honest without fear of judgment. You have taken the first and most important step by reaching out for help. I'd like to help you work on the struggles you are facing; and offer you a safe place to explore your thoughts and feelings.
Ideal clients
I believe in therapy and have worked with couples to overcome obstacles in communication and improve regulating their emotions. I have the desire to help clients with loss, grief, depression, impulsivity and anxiety. I do not have one specific approach because every situation is different. My approach is solely designed for the individual client.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT is used to change or modify behaviors. I have used in my practice and will continue to use to help set goals. Some goals require changing behavior but any behavior change needs gradual change to stick. I plan to use resources like homework to place accountability on the clients and check in on progress.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Couples Counseling
Depression
Other specialties
Addiction / Substance Use
Anger Management
Codependency
Domestic Violence
Grief
Life Transitions
Sexual Abuse
Substance Misuse
Trauma and PTSD
Serves
Adults (18 to 64)
Doesn't specialize in
Eating Disorders
Fertility & Reproduction Issues
LGBTQ
Personality Disorders
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 128733