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Ruby Aparicio-Pagan

Therapist
~1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m an open-minded, trauma-informed therapist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore your experiences without judgment. My approach is grounded in curiosity, compassion, and collaboration—I believe that you are the expert on your own life, and my role is to help you uncover clarity, healing, and confidence at your own pace.

My approach to therapy

I work from a holistic, client-centered perspective, integrating evidence-based practices with an understanding of how past experiences and nervous-system responses shape how we move through the world. Whether you’re navigating trauma, anxiety, relationship challenges, or life transitions, I focus on helping you build self-awareness, strengthen emotional resilience, and reconnect with your inner sense of safety and agency.

What you can expect from me

Clients often describe me as warm, grounding, and empowering. I strive to meet you exactly where you are and walk beside you as you move toward the life you want to create. If you’re looking for a therapist who listens deeply, honors your unique story, and supports you in meaningful change, I’m here to help.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Latinx, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    ~1 year of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Rutgers University College, New Brunswick
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Strength-Based, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Narrative Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Spanish