
Norma Bernardez-Ruiz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Bethesda, MD 20814
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Let's Connect (443) 381-6860

Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
I am a bilingual therapist who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive space for growth and healing. My approach is person-centered, focusing on your unique needs while incorporating techniques from other evidence-based practices to help you achieve your goals. Together, we’ll work to uncover your strengths and navigate challenges at a pace that feels right for you. I’m here to support you every step of the way.
My approach to therapy is grounded in creating a collaborative and supportive environment where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences. I tailor my work to each individual, understanding that every person is unique and requires a personalized approach.
In my sessions, I strive to create a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel comfortable being their true selves. I balance professionalism with a genuine, relatable approach—like having a heartfelt, “sister-girl” conversation when working with women who need that space to feel heard and understood.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Norma Bernardez-Ruiz now - (443) 381-6860
Let's Connect (443) 381-6860

Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- Coventry
- First Health
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic
- Meritain Health
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Oxford
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Norma Bernardez-Ruiz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC12791 Norma Bernardez-Ruiz
- Licensed by State of Maryland / LC12791
Additional Credentials
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Infertility
- Infidelity
- Intellectual Disability
- Internet Addiction
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Client Centered Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Compassion Focused
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Feminist
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Location
Additional Location
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
(443) 381-6860Nearby Areas

Norma Bernardez-Ruiz
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (443) 381-6860