Emma Ruiz, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Emma!

I have 13 years of clinical experience in the areas of substance use, trauma, anxiety, and grief & loss.

My focus

I work with individuals managing anxiety, life transitions, and self-esteem struggles. Whether you're working through trauma, building coping skills, or exploring personal goals, I'll provide support as we create a plan for growth that feels empowering and achievable.

My approach

I offer a compassionate, strength-based approach that draws from diverse modalities to support your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. Together we'll explore what works best for you as you navigate life transitions, trauma, anxiety, adoption, and grief.

My communication style

I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you feel heard and understood.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have been licensed for 13 years. In this journey, I have 5 years of experience working with individuals navigating substance use, 22 years working with foster children, and I am a mommy to an angel baby.

My goals for you

Together, we will identify and set goals to reduce negative emotions, practice positive coping strategies to boost self-esteem.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll get to know one another and explore what brought you to therapy. We'll build a plan that supports your overall goals and empowers you to lead a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Trauma Focused

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

+ 6 more

Focus populations

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Immune-Disorders

Single Mother

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers

+ 63 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from University of Phoenix.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Emma Ruiz