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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Ruth Saenz

Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC (she, her)

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3 Endorsed
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Available online only
Austin, TX 78758
At PAZ Behavioral Health, PLLC, our mission is to establish a secure and supportive environment where clients can explore their experiences, develop coping mechanisms, and ultimately attain personal growth and well-being. We are committed to providing trauma-focused therapy, specifically Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), to facilitate the healing of individuals from past traumas and facilitate their journey towards a state of healing.
By integrating evidence-based techniques such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Gottman Therapy skills, I assist clients in effectively managing life challenges, enhancing communication abilities, and fostering deeper interpersonal connections. Clients acquire practical tools and strategies to successfully navigate through various obstacles.
Should you seek guidance or support in addressing a particular situation or achieving your objectives, we cordially invite you to contact PAZ Behavioral Health, PLLC. We are dedicated to assisting you in taking the next steps towards a healthier and more fulfilling life.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78758

My website
Only meeting with clients via Telehealth.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Chronic Pain 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Connect with Ruth Saenz
Photo of Ruth Saenz, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78758

My website
Only meeting with clients via Telehealth.
I specialize in Trauma and PTSD, Depression and Chronic Pain 
I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Payment Methods

Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 74887 Ruth Saenz
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 11 years
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience.

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Depression
  • Chronic Pain

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Obesity
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sleep or Insomnia
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Weight Loss
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs?
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Do these issues align with your needs?

3 Endorsements

Janet Leese
Janet Leese
Clinical Social Work/TherapistLCSW
Ruth is passionate about helping clients work through their trauma. I have great confidence in sending people to her for EMDR.
Brittany Nicole Hall-Clark
Brittany Nicole Hall-Clark
PsychologistPhD
Ruth Saenz is a caring and effective provider. I am glad to know her personally and appreciate our professional connection as well.

Client Focus

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Black and African American

Age

Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Asian
Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Family Systems
  • Gottman Method
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like.

Location

Primary Location

Austin, TX 78758

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Only meeting with clients via Telehealth.
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Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
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Only meeting with clients via Telehealth.
Photo of Ruth Saenz, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC
Ruth Saenz
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC