Melissa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
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Pleasanton, CA 94566
Let's Connect (925) 403-4742
I am a licensed marriage & family therapist with a genuine desire to help others.My approach to therapy begins with deep compassion toward each person's unique circumstances and story. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, self-love, being a highly sensitive person or having difficulty adjusting to change or life events, I strive to provide a non-judgmental environment where you can feel safe and comfortable to express yourself in an honest way. I also believe in a holistic, mind-body approach to treatment and often encourage integrating nutrition, functional medicine and natural approaches in order to optimally heal.
I collaborate with you to reach the goals you choose to set for yourself by providing support and insight so you can gain a better understanding of yourself, improve your relationship with yourself and others, while also gaining helpful tools to address life's challenges.
I aim to help you recognize your strengths and learn effective, research-based skills proven to help manage stress and deal with overwhelming emotions. We face many hurdles in life that don't have to be faced alone.Take the opportunity to reach out for support, to heal, to learn, to grow-it can significantly improve your quality of life and you deserve that!
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Let's Connect (925) 403-4742
Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Melissa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / LMFT118688 Melissa Ruiz
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Melissa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Child
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Thinking Disorders
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (925) 403-4742
Melissa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Gottman Method
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Somatic
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (925) 403-4742
Melissa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Location
Nearby Areas
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Melissa Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, LMFT
Last Modified: 14 Apr 2024