Ruth McKnight, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Ruth!

I approach individuals living with chronic stress and anxiety integrate a deeper mind-body connection through self-compassion and science based tools. I support motivated clients in gaining insight into their patterns, regulating emotions, and creating lasting change.

My focus

I work with highly motivated adults ready to make meaningful change. Whether you're struggling with overthinking or self-doubt, I hold space to explore your challenges openly while learning practical tools to move you forward.

My approach

I take an eclectic approach to therapy to help individuals identify address stress and anxiety in their lives. I believe it's important for individuals to understand how their life experiences have shaped their ways of surviving day to day. I help you change your thoughts, calm your anxiety and make peace with yourself.

My communication style

I foster a positive environment where clients feel validated. Clients often describe me as warm, authentic and funny. Together, we create a space where you feel safe to cry or laugh, allowing insight and understanding to emerge naturally.

My journey to mental healthcare

This is your therapy, and you are the expert on your life. I'm here to help you clarify what success looks like for you and to support you in taking the steps to get there. If progress stalls or goals feel out of reach, we revisit them together.

My goals for you

I became a therapist to helping people reimagine what's possible. I understand what it's like to feel ill-equipped to navigate life's challenges and change. Whether clients face internal struggles and/or the impacts of racism, sexism, ableism, or homophobia, I believe in the human capacity to heal.

Our first session

In our first session, I ask questions to understand what brings you to therapy and how I can best support you. I also answer any questions you have about the process, so we can explore together whether we're a good fit.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Biracial or Multiracial
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Somatic

Trauma Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

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Focus populations

BIPOC

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University Los Angeles.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Ruth McKnight