Licensed to practice in 13 states and accepts 60 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
(she/her)
Hello, my name is Cathy Ruffin and I am a licensed therapist specializing in trauma and trauma related issues. I also treat those with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transitions and loss. I use a biopsychosocial approach that recognizes the importance of addressing the interaction between physical, psychological, and social factors in both the prevent and management of symptoms. I have over 25 years of experience and will provide a nonjudgemental, warm and relational style of therapy. I am licensed in the following stated and jurisdictions. AZ, CA, DC, DE, FL, IL, MD, MI, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, VA, VT, AND WA.
In our first session, we will introduce ourselves as I provide a safe and supportive space to hear your story, explore difficulties, collaborate and guide with the understanding that you are the expert of your own life.
Having worked with a diverse population, I pride myself on being culturally competent, open and willing to learn more from you, the client as we work to meet your individual needs and goals.
I enjoy working with people who are ready to live their best lives and are willing to trust the process and "do their work" to assist in meeting their goals. I work well with people who are engaged, be willing to ask and answer questions and reflect on growth. My ideal client is someone who is a good fit for my services and is likely to benefit from therapy.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Anthem - Medicare
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Care Network
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Blue Shield
CareFirst
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Geisinger - Commercial
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Highmark
Horizon
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kaiser Permanente
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Regence Group Administrators
Scripps Health Plan
Sharp Health Plan
Surest (formerly Bind)
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
UPMC Health Plan
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to treat anxiety, depression and other mental health issues. CBT is good for anyone who needs support to challenge unhelpful thoughts that are preventing them from reaching their goals or living the life they want to live. It teaches people that while it is impossible to control all aspects of the world around them, they can take control of how they interpret and deal with things in their environment. I use CBT to treat depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders and severe mental illness.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I use ACT to teach people new ways of being with anxiety, and change the way they relate to their negative thoughts and emotions in order to prevent their negative thoughts from taking over. I use ACT to treat conditions of general anxiety disorders, chronic pain, depression, OCD, eating disorders and social anxiety.
Daialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT for people experiencing emotions very intensely. I normally use DBT for people struggling with borderline personality disorder to assist the person in accepting the reality of their lives and their behaviors.
1 rating with written reviews
February 1, 2026
She is amazing, the perfect balance of firm but warm. I'm excited to continue my therapy journey with her.