Welcome, I am glad you are taking this step to make a positive change in your life! My name is Ruth Araujo, I am a bilingual English/Spanish Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Texas with twelve years of experience in the mental health field. In my years of experience, I have worked with people in different stages of the lifespan ranging from adolescents to late adulthood. I have worked in settings such as the Juvenile Justice System, a Community-Based Agency, an Inpatient Psychiatric facility and currently in a non-profit organization as a mental health provider. I have assisted people with depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, and a wide variety of mental health diagnoses.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session together, we will briefly introduce ourselves and talk about specific challenges you are experiencing. Having a clear understanding of your challenges will help me create a treatment plan specific for you.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
Examples of approaches I will incorporate in our sessions include Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I strongly believe in nurturing my client’s growth by offering unconditional positive regard. I am here to be supportive and accepting throughout your mental health journey. I look forward to working with you, do not hesitate to reach out!
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I love working with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges. Whether it's workplace stress, relationship grief, feeling overwhelmed and anxious. I'm here to assist you in learning new tools to help you on your day to day.