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Micah Ruiz

Therapist(she/her)
8 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 am currently accepting new clients. Healing and growth are possible, even when life feels heavy. I support children and individuals working through trauma, OCD, anxiety, and relationship challenges, and I bring both cultural understanding and compassionate care into the therapy space. My goal is to create a safe, supportive environment where you feel seen, heard, and able to move forward.

My approach to therapy

Clients often describe my style as warm, grounded, and collaborative. I believe therapy works best when you feel respected and free to be yourself, so our work together will be tailored to your unique needs. Whether you are helping your child through a difficult season or working on your own healing, we will focus on steady, meaningful progress.

What you can expect from me

Together, we’ll identify what real change looks like for you, whether that means easing anxiety, processing trauma, building stronger relationships, or feeling more confident day to day. I break goals into manageable steps, celebrate progress along the way, and adjust as needed. Clients describe me as thoughtful, supportive, and easy to talk to. If this feels like a fit, I’d love to connect for a 15 minute consult.

About me

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

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    8 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