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Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor

Ruben Garza

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC (he, him)

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
8700 Menchaca Road, Suite 605, Austin, TX 78748
Let's Connect (512) 543-2373
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“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” As an experienced therapist, it is my honor to assist you in exploring your core issues and move toward a healthy, fulfilling life. Utilizing a variety of approaches to work a treatment plan customized to meet your unique circumstances. With honesty and compassion I will work to create an open channel of communication. The goal of our therapy sessions together, will be to help you develop the mental fortitude needed to lead a successful life. The more support you gain, the better equipped you will be to live life.
Psychotherapy can be an effective tool in providing you with the necessary support and training to overcome the challenges you face. By seeking therapy, you are taking responsibility and action to change what no longer works in your life. Finding an effective form of treating and managing mental illnesses and other emotional disorder to reach happiness.
I believe that we must find a balance in our mental, emotional, physical, psychological and spiritual part of our selves. To take inventory in these areas and be in a healthy, emotional place in our daily lives. Sometimes we find an unhealthy distraction in life to avoid coping with the daily struggles and not allowing ourselves to grow.
Call or Ruben Garza now for a free 15 minute consultation - (512) 543-2373

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Better Vida Therapy

8700 Menchaca Road

Suite 605

Austin, TX 78748

(512) 543-2373
I am currently offering tele-health sessions and in-person sessions from a South Austin location.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Addiction 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Better Vida Therapy

8700 Menchaca Road

Suite 605

Austin, TX 78748

(512) 543-2373
I am currently offering tele-health sessions and in-person sessions from a South Austin location.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Addiction 
$140 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $140
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
  • Pay by ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am currently accepting the above insurances.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC
"
I am currently accepting the above insurances.
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 84345 Ruben Garza
  • License: Texas 14885 / 2019
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Addiction

Expertise

  • Alcohol Use
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Borderline Personality (BPD)
  • Chronic Relapse
  • Dissociative Disorders (DID)
  • Drug Abuse
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Personality Disorders
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
Do these issues align with your needs? or (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Do these issues align with your needs? or (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino

I also speak

Spanish

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused
  • Forensic Psychology
  • Humanistic
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Reality Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC

Location

Primary Location

Better Vida Therapy

8700 Menchaca Road

Suite 605

Austin, TX 78748

(512) 543-2373
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I am currently offering tele-health sessions and in-person sessions from a South Austin location.
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC
"
I am currently offering tele-health sessions and in-person sessions from a South Austin location.
Call for a free consultation now - (512) 543-2373
Photo of Ruben Garza, LPC, LCDC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Ruben Garza
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, LCDC, NCC