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Denise Ruiz

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Denise received both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Social Work from California State University of Fresno. While in the Master’s degree program, she earned her PPS Credential in School Social Work and Child Welfare and Attendance. Though she has experience in many areas of social work, she found her passion to be working in the medical realm.

My approach to therapy

Denise spent nearly six years working at a Level 1 trauma center in Fresno assisting and counseling patients and families through some of their most difficult times. Denise later accepted a position with a local hospice agency and has spent the last ten years counseling and working with families navigate end-of-life decisions while managing everyday stressors.

What you can expect from me

Denise has also facilitated grief support groups and provided one to one bereavement counseling. Denise believes in assisting clients in recognizing their own strengths while helping them discover a strategy that will successfully aid them in reaching their identified goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Fresno
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression
  • More specialties
    Stress management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English