"We help couples and individuals who struggle with conflict, a recently discovered affair, problems in their intimacy, and/or anxiety and depression. We have extensive training and experience using a variety of research-based tools including Imago therapy, Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, EMDR, EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Mindfulness-based CBT and more. Our approach is caring, respectful, and focused on getting your concerns addressed. Rick's work is focused on Couples therapy, while Mina's is focused on treating anxiety, depression and self-esteem issues using Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing and EFT (Tapping)."

"A therapy relationship that is working well supports your curiosity about yourself, openness to possibilities, and capacity to transform vulnerabilities into areas of strength and growth. My approach to therapy involves using respectful, empathic listening to create a safe place where you can bring difficult and painful feelings and life situations - a place where you don't have to be alone with them. Through our work together, you experience yourself differently. In therapy, you can try out new ways of being who you are, and when you're ready, you can bring these into the rest of your life."

"Is your marriage or partnership showing signs of stress? Are you not sure if blending families is a good idea? Over 60% of blended families in the U.S. with children do not succeed and end with children facing depression or other mental health issues. I am working to change this! I help couples who are in conflict or have grown apart (especially parents or those considering starting a blended family), create a more loving home. Using evidence-based methods, including the Gottman Relationship Checkup and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I can help you improve your parenting AND your partnership at the same time!"

"I specialize in helping clients find freedom and become clean from the inside out; integrating and processing psychological pain/wounds by means of the love of Christ. Facilitation of change not merely from altering behavior but, instead finding freedom from the roots of fear, hopelessness, despair, lust and anger. Comprehending the freedom that comes from facing our essential brokenness, realizing the implications of God's redemption at the cross and it's impact in revealing and repairing the soul is comparable to nothing else in changing lives forever - changes that remain and lives and families that do not fail."

"I have many years of experience in the areas of marital/relationship issues, infidelity, divorce resolutions, spouse/partner in domestic violence/abuse situations, family conflicts and pre-marital counseling. My other specialities include anxiety, depression, anger, illness, grief/loss, mid-life crisis, emptiness, meaninglessness, and end of life issues. With teens, my experience encompasses delinquent behaviors (juvenile justice system involvement), substance abuse, depression and self-harming behaviors (suicidal/cutting), ADHD, OCD, and identity issues. I have a long history of working with immigrant, multi-cultural/multi-religion families facing conflicting values, or dealing with loss of one's place of origin and loved ones."

"Are you struggling with feeling fully present in your life and connecting to others? or is your child struggling to go to school or sleep in their own bed? I believe therapy is a place where answers to these problems can be found and the pain caused by them can be healed so that you can live a fuller and happier life. I focus on helping children and adults work through their anxiety, depression, and relationship issues. I am trained in Christian integration for those who want it."

"You might not believe it now, but YOU have the answers to your problems within you. Together we can discover your own inner resources to tackle ANY problem, create your health story, develop joyful and fulfilling relationships, turn family discord into harmony, and learn to deal with difficult people. I find results-focused therapy based on a client-centered philosophy to be truly effective and can help you achieve your life goals with the least resistance."

"I believe in the innate worth of all people. I am honored to regularly witness my clients strength and resilience in response to life's difficult seasons. By trusting in the therapeutic relationship, creating space for open communication and helping each voice to be heard, I partner with my clients to promote healing, hope and a return to the joy of living a fulfilling and connected life. I serve clients with a wide range of needs, including: Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem, Confidence Challenges, Parenting concerns, Work stress, Work/life balance, Sexuality, Faith congruence, Well-Aging and Life transitions."

"If you are looking for a therapist with over 30 years experience and that regularly conducts consultations for other therapists, you might want to take a look at my specialties. Most people are heading in the right direction, but it is like they are driving this road of life with two wheels off the road. They just can't get up to speed. I love helping people, like you, figure out what keeps you from getting up to speed and how to move past those issues like PTSD / TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES, ADDICTIONS, MARITAL DISCORD, ANXIETY and DEPRESSION. ( My Specialties)"

"Being a first generation Chinese-American immigrant, I am fluent in English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese, and I have passion, experience, and unique cultural understanding in resolving marriage and parenting issues. If you are considering filing for divorce or are wondering whether your marriage was the right choice, it is time to seek help. I will help you reevaluate your marriage, clarify your problems, release you from the constant quarreling wars, and guide you along the path of reconstruction and healing."

"When working with couples,I focus on opportunities for bonding and enjoying each other as well as interactional patterns that may be sabotoging real intentions for a happy marriage. If someone has decided that he/she definitely wants out, we work on the patterns and beliefs that led to this stage and what needs to be done so the pattern won't be repeated in a new relationship. When working with individuals, I have many tools for relieving anxiety, depression, and trauma. and also for finding parts of self that give pleasure and pride lost in everyday responsibilities."

"Are you feeling alone, overwhelmed & lacking hope in your life? Are you just making it through the day....staying in your marriage, tolerating your teens or hiding in your work and wondering "How did I get here?" Therapy2Thrive Ruby Hill Counseling Center is here to help. We provide clients with a therapeutic relationship that provides thoughtful, caring counseling that builds trust and hope for healing. We work with our clients with practical research based counseling skills and interventions to assist people in making choices that lead to more joy and less distress."

"You are the expert of your life! Utilizing an "eclectic" approach, I will draw from an array of psychological orientations to help you recognize and move past obstacles standing between you and your contentment; which will enable you to experience more fulfilling relationships. I'm a "compassionate soul" with great listening skills, although my style is "active" and I frequently utilize Cognitive Behavioral tools and techniques to help you challenge your thinking, reduce your anxiety, and to encourage you to take advantage of the full spectrum of thinking and being."

"I specialize in working with children (including play therapy), teens, families and adults. One of the best things about being a therapist is being a part of a person's growth and development. I work from a strength based model, building on your "best" self while also identifying barriers to change and working through them. I find that people learn differently, and adjust my approach based on what works best for you."

"Are you looking for a couples therapist? Are you and your partner living parallel lives, more like roommates? Are you trying to heal after an affair? Well, you are not alone. Most couples wait until their relationship is in serious trouble before seeking help. This is why it is so important to find the right therapist using proven techniques to give you the best chance of repairing your relationship."

"Talking honestly about your life with someone who can provide a calming perspective can make all the difference. I am a psychologist who works with adults, children, teens, and couples. My practice includes many people who are feeling depressed, discouraged, angry, anxious, or seem to be unable to make progress as they should. My approach is adapted to every client I see. I take a client-centered, individualized approach and will use a mix of techniques from psychodynamic approaches, family systems theory, and cognitive-behavioral therapy to provide you with the therapy that is best suited to your individual needs."

"I am most experienced in working with people with pain, illness, addictions, anxiety and depression. I use interpersonal and cognitive approaches to these issues, and believe that the client is best able to assist in selecting the types of approaches best suited to them."

"Healthy relationships are the basis for a fulfilling life. If you are looking for ways to relate positively with others, want to build a basis for lasting relationships, or want to find out what it takes to make your relationship work better, I can help. We will work together to improve conflict management; work on how to build shared meaning, and how to keep passion alive, among other things. I am a Gottman Certified Therapist and use research based methods in working with couples."

"We are all on our own journey in life, filled with experiences big and small that have shaped our present. At times we all have our own work to do to feel mentally healthy and balanced in our relationship with ourselves and others. Therapy is a courageous and powerful step for your journey, helping you grow and/or heal to reach the goals you desire. By meeting you where you are at emotionally/mentally we work for you to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, discover patterns in your life and learn skills for you to reach your goals."

"I view each person as an individual that requires a unique set of skills specifically altered to address your personal sources of distress. I believe it is important to create an environment free of judgment and criticism. Looking for some support or want to really work through some emotional pain? I am here to work with you to reach your goals. I believe you have the power within yourself to tackle any challenges life may bring. I am here to help you find and strengthen your skills so that you may be empowered to live a life that is fulfilling and meaningful to you."