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Ruben Gonzalez

Therapist
3 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Hey I'm Ruben and I believe taking a more holistic approach rather than focusing on one aspect of your life is key. Before becoming a therapist, I spent 32 years as an actor, director, and writer in the performing arts. This experience has allowed me a unique understanding of human beings and how personalities are formed and expressed through relationships. Most importantly, I have learned to build rapport with others which is a vital aspect of therapy.

My approach to therapy

I help guide patients challenged by depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues through a curious, compassionate, collaborative and integrative approach using cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy, attachment-based therapy, evidence based trauma therapies and other proven modalities.

What you can expect from me

In session, patients will learn to use their strengths and gain the knowledge and skills to identify and modify the negative beliefs they hold about themselves and learn to thrive rather than survive. Let’s explore your challenges together so that you can take flight!

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Latinx, Hispanic, Man
  • My style is
    Holistic, Empowering, Creative

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    3 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at UMass Global, Masters in Clinical Psychology
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Virginia), LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Languages
    English, Spanish