Pedro Ruiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHC (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
5920 100th St SW, Unit 33, Lakewood, WA 98499
Let's Connect (253) 600-2293

Spanish and English Speaking. Accepting New Patients In Person and via Teleheath for couples, families, SUD groups, and individuals. Have therapists in my practice who also accept couples counseling with evening time slots still available for those who work as well as morning and day times. Pedro Ruiz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Washington who has been practicing since 2017. Outside of work, Pedro is an advanced chess player who enjoys the art of solving problems, singing (Salsa music), spending time with family, trying new food, and traveling. He enjoys working with adults, families, and couples.
He has a Master’s of Science in Professional Counseling, with 17+ years of experience with addiction counseling, and depression, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. He likes working on couples issues using EFT and Gottman approach. Pedro is fluent in Spanish and English language.
Pedro strives to listen actively, gain understanding of the underlying issues and problems, and provide guidance to overcome, find relief, and experience healing from emotional/psychological pain.
Call or Email Pedro Ruiz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (253) 600-2293
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Couple Sessions $225
Payment Methods
ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Coordinated Care
- First Choice Health | FCH
- First Health
- Healthcare Management Administrators
- Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
- LifeWise
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Optum
- Premera Blue Cross
- Providence
- Regence
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- Out of Network
Pedro Ruiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHC
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (253) 600-2293
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Washington / MC61229268 Pedro Ruiz
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended Brandon University, Ms in Psychology, Graduated 2020
- License: Substance Use Disorder Professional Certification CP60467503 / 2023
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Pedro Ruiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (253) 600-2293
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Management
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Coping Skills
- Drug Abuse
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- First Responders
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Veterans
Pedro Ruiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (253) 600-2293
Endorsement
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Adlerian
- Attachment-based
- Christian Counseling
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Gestalt
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Pedro Ruiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (253) 600-2293
Location
Primary Location
Thoughtful Counseling Group PLLC
5920 100th St SW
Unit 33
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 600-2293Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Pedro Ruiz
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHC
Call for a free consultation now - (253) 600-2293