Licensed to practice in California and accepts 14 insurances. Specializes in Grief, Life Transitions, Women's Issues and 10 more.
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I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over a decade of experience helping individuals navigate life complexities, anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and many other mental health challenges. My goal is to help you reclaim agency over your life and empower you to optimize your physical and mental well-being through intentional, compassionate care. Together, we will create a safe, supportive space where healing begins with hope and tangible intention.My therapeutic approach is eclectic, strength-based, and grounded in the principles of whole person care. Because your path is entirely unique, I integrate lived experience with evidence-based practices to build sustainable strategies for lasting personal growth. I draw from a wide range of modalities—including psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness—while utilizing the practical principles of harm reduction and SMART Recovery to guide you on your journey of self-discovery and resiliency. I am bilingual and speak English and Spanish.
Our first session is a gentle, low-pressure space focused entirely on getting to know you. We will explore what brings you to therapy, what you hope to achieve, and how we can best work together to build your self-agency. There is no right or wrong way to share your story; we will go at a pace that feels completely comfortable and safe for you.
Grounded in over a decade of clinical experience, my greatest strength lies in my ability to seamlessly blend deep clinical expertise with a warm, non-judgmental approach tailored to the unique needs of each individual. By integrating evidence-based modalities like psychoanalysis, CBT, and DBT with compassionate, real-world frameworks, I provide highly adaptable treatment for every client's journey. At the heart of my practice is a careful balance of rigorous clinical training and personal lived experience, creating a deeply validating environment that guides clients to rediscover their inner strengths, unlock lasting resilience, and safely step into a life of purpose and personal ownership. I am bilingual and speak English and Spanish .
My ideal clients are adults and high-functioning professionals who feel overwhelmed by chronic stress, trauma, or major life transitions and are ready to reclaim ownership of their lives. They are often navigating deep-rooted relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, imposter syndrome, or the complexities of recovery, and are seeking an alternative to rigid, shame-based treatment. They thrive in a collaborative partnership that pairs clinical expertise with real-world practicality, and they are looking for a warm, non-judgmental space where they can build tangible tools to optimize both their physical and mental well-being
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Eclectic
Because no two people experience suffering or healing in the exact same way, I utilize an eclectic therapeutic approach. This means I draw dynamically from a diverse clinical toolkit to meet your specific needs in real time. For instance, we might use psychoanalysis to explore the deep-rooted origins of your relational patterns, apply Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to give you practical, day-to-day coping strategies for anxiety, and integrate mindfulness to help you stay grounded through stress. By blending these distinct modalities with the non-judgmental principles of harm reduction and SMART Recovery, your therapy is entirely customized to support your unique path to self-agency and lasting wellness.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
When we work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we look at the powerful connection between your thoughts, your feelings, and your actions. Life complexities and stress often trap us in automatic, negative thinking loops that fuel anxiety and depression. Together, we will gently examine these thoughts, test their accuracy, and reshape them into perspectives that serve you better. CBT is incredibly practical; it provides you with tangible, day-to-day tools—such as mindfulness grounding techniques, behavioral activation, and cognitive restructuring—so you can actively manage distress outside of our sessions and build immediate relief
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
I integrate mindfulness into our work to help you step out of overwhelming survival loops and find solid ground in the present moment. When we experience trauma, anxiety, or deep stress, our minds tend to get trapped in painful past memories or future worries. Through simple, accessible mindfulness practices—such as breath awareness, somatic grounding, and mindful observation—I help you pause and steady your nervous system. This practice teaches you how to observe your thoughts and emotions with compassion and curiosity, rather than instantly reacting to them. By slowing things down, we create the clarity you need to make intentional choices and reclaim control over your life
7 ratings with written reviews
May 12, 2026
this is the first meeting i have done with someone that I actually enjoyed talking to immediately, amazing aura, kind, definitely understanding
April 23, 2026
I was searching for another therapist after the last one did not pan out well. I am beyond lucky to have found Ruth. She is very compassionate, direct/brutally honest, sympathetic, genuine, and challenges me every session to prioritize myself for the better. I am very thankful to have a practitioner as well-rounded and kind as Ruth. I always feel validated after our sessions. I truly think she is a gem in the field of therapy and would definitely recommend her to anyone. Thank you for reading!
March 1, 2026
Ruth is a wonderful, warm human being. I really enjoyed our first session together and I appreciate her willingness to listen to me and work with me through my issues. I’m genuinely excited for our future sessions and I’m happy to have found her.