Jessica Ruiz

I’m the owner of Veritas Pathway Counseling, PLLC, a solo practice offering virtual therapy (English & Spanish) for adults in Virginia and North Carolina. I bring more than eight years of counseling experience and a 19-year background in medical education. I support adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and PTSD, grief, and life transitions.

As a Puerto Rican, Spanish-speaking counselor from a military-connected family, I have a particular passion for supporting veterans, military-connected adults, and the Latino/a community. I offer sessions in English and Spanish and value understanding how your identity, relationships, health, and life experiences shape what you’re going through. My goal is to help you feel understood while we work together toward changes that matter to you.

My approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and DBT. I help you understand patterns, manage difficult emotions, and build practical skills. We set goals together and adjust our work to your needs and pace.

Our first session is about getting to know each other and understanding what brings you to therapy. There’s no pressure to share your entire life story in an hour. We’ll discuss what’s happening in your life, relevant background, what you’d like help with, and what you hope will change.

You’ll have space to ask questions, share what helps you feel comfortable, and consider whether my approach feels right for you. Together, we’ll begin identifying priorities and possible next steps. My goal is for you to leave feeling heard and respected, with a clearer understanding of how we might work together.