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Cristine Ruiz, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Cristine Ruiz

Individual therapy

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LMFT
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6+ years

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), like Cristine Ruiz, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Cristine has a Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
First Responders
Mood Disorders
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Warm
Curious

Hi there, I'm Cristine!

I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who may understand their patterns intellectually but still feel stuck in them. My work combines warmth, curiosity, and depth to help clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and any barriers to meaningful change.

My focus

I especially enjoy working with adults who are introspective and capable but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite knowing themselves well. I support clients navigating anxiety, relationships, family dynamics, trauma, grief, perfectionism, and burnout. I also work with families who are trying to improve relationship and communication.

My approach

My approach is relational, CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, and trauma-informed. I look beyond symptoms to understand the experiences, relationships, beliefs, and protective patterns underneath them. Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized; we may explore attachment, family dynamics, defenses, trauma, perfectionism, or relationship patterns.

Expertise

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
Police/Fire/First Responders
+ 2 more

Therapy types

  • Family Therapy
  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo (Cigna)
  • Centivo

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy from Alliant International University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions

Cristine isn't currently accepting new patients.