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Contessa Ruiz, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

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Contessa Ruiz

Individual therapy

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LMFT
14+ years

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

Contessa has a Master in Counseling (MC) from Azusa Pacific University.

Pasadena, CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Life Transitions
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Gentle
Affirming

Hi there, I'm Contessa!

I have such a firm belief in the power of change in each individual. I consider the job I do a privilege to walk alongside people in the journey of self-awareness.

My focus

I enjoy working with young adults and other adults who are struggling to find their groove in life. Identity work is one of my favorite parts of the work I do with people who are eager, able, and willing. I have quite a love for working with symptoms of anxiety, depression, and any history of trauma.

My approach

I enjoy approaching client work from the lens of attachment theory. I work to help clients learn to integrate all parts of themselves so as to live their most authentic lives. I use quite a bit of cognitive behavioral therapy in my work with clients.

Expertise

Focus populations

BIPOC
Educators
First Gen American/Immigrant Parents
LGBTQIA+
Non-Binary
Single Mother
+ 6 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna
  • All Savers
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Anthem

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master in Counseling (MC) from Azusa Pacific University.

Sessions

60 minutes
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions

595 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101

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Next appointmentWednesday, May 27th