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Micah Ruiz

Therapist(she/her)
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

I help individuals and children heal, grow, and overcome life's challenges. As an African American therapist, I bring both cultural understanding and clinical expertise to create a safe, supportive space for my clients.

My approach to therapy

Clients often describe my communication style as warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel genuinely heard and respected, so I strive to create an open, judgment-free space where you can speak freely.

I specialize in trauma, OCD, and child-parent attachment, offering a compassionate, evidence-based approach tailored to each person's unique journey. I'm trained in EMDR, EXRP, and CPP, which allows me to work effectively with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What you can expect from me

Together, we'll identify what meaningful change looks like for you—whether that's finding relief from anxiety, building healthier relationships, or processing past trauma—and create a plan to help you get there. I break goals down into manageable steps, celebrate progress along the way, and adjust our path as needed.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Direct, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at University of La Verne, Bachelor of Science at University of La Verne
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Exposure Response Prevention, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Behavioral Activation (BA), Seeking Safety, Play, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavioral
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Children, Infants / Toddlers, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
Next available: Jun 22