Margarita Ruiz, LCSW — Therapist in Florida

Hi there, I'm Margarita!

I help individuals navigate life's challenges and achieve emotional well-being. I offer a warm, empathetic, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences as we work together toward healing and growth.

My focus

I work with adults, teens, and couples navigating anxiety, stress, perfectionism, depression, low moods, lack of motivation, trauma, relationship conflict, communication challenges, self-worth, identity questions, and life transitions. I'm particularly skilled at working with individuals seeking lasting change but unsure where to start.

My approach

My approach is collaborative. I work alongside you to identify your unique needs, set meaningful goals, and develop practical tools to foster personal growth and healing. Whether you're struggling with everyday stress or deeper issues that feel overwhelming, therapy can offer a path to greater self-awareness, resilience, and peace of mind.

My communication style

My communication style is rooted in emotional attunement, flexibility, and deep respect for your unique experience. I meet you where you are—whether that means holding space with calm presence, offering reflective insight, or providing direct, compassionate feedback. I adapt my approach to match your emotional state and personality.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a mental health provider was shaped by deep curiosity about the human experience and a commitment to helping others navigate life's most challenging moments. I recognized early on the power of genuine connection, emotional safety, and self-awareness in creating lasting change.

My goals for you

I help you reach your goals by first building a strong, trusting relationship that honors your pace, voice, and lived experience. Together, we identify what meaningful change looks like and work collaboratively, offering structure when needed and space when it's time to reflect.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx
Spiritual

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

BIPOC

LGBTQIA+

Single Mother

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Ambetter

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Simmons College.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Margarita Ruiz