Paula Ruiz, Registered
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
6 Endorsed
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On the outside, things may look steady — maybe even successful — but inside your mind feels busy, restless, or full of doubt. Sometimes the strongest, most capable people are the ones quietly carrying the most wondering why it feels so hard to trust themselves despite everything they’ve accomplished. I work with individuals who have experienced trauma, are navigating life transitions, managing anxiety or burnout, or carrying multiple responsibilities. I also provide support to individuals affected by cancer—including those who have received a diagnosis, are in treatment or survivorship, or are supporting a loved one through it.
My approach brings together psychodynamic psychotherapy and EMDR. We gently explore the patterns and past experiences that may still be shaping how you feel and relate today, while also helping your nervous system process difficult or overwhelming memories so they don’t carry the same emotional charge or intensity anymore.
Your mental health doesn’t exist in a vacuum—it’s shaped by culture, family, identity, and life circumstances. With a PhD in Anthropology, I bring a culturally informed lens to therapy. Together, we’ll make sense of what you’re carrying and move toward greater clarity, ease, and self-trust. Free consult.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Canada Life | Great-West Life
- Great-West Life
- Green Shield Canada
- Manulife
- Medavie Blue Cross
- Pacific Blue Cross
- SunLife
Paula Ruiz, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, PhD
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 559-3051
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by Province of Ontario / 008198 Paula Ruiz
- In Practice for 9 years
- Attended Ontario Psychotherapy & Counselling College, Psychotherapy (5 year program), Graduated 2019
- Membership with EMDR Canada
- Membership with Canadian Association of Psychodynamic Therapy
Registered Psychotherapist: Paula Ruiz
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Paula Ruiz, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, PhD
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 559-3051
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Bisexual
- Cancer
- Caregivers
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Health Anxiety
- High Achievers & Stress
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Women's Issues
Paula Ruiz, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, PhD
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 559-3051
6 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Anti-oppressive
- Client-led
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Paula Ruiz, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, PhD
Call or Email us for a free 15 minute consultation now - (647) 559-3051
Location
Nearby Areas
Paula Ruiz, Registered Psychotherapist
Registered Psychotherapist, RP, MA, PhD
Call for a free consultation now - (647) 559-3051