Ruth Clavelo

I am a Latin X Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. My therapeutic approach will help you gain agency over your life and empower you to optimize your physical and mental well-being through intentional, compassionate care. My approach is eclectic and strength-based, drawing from Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness and use the principles of harm reduction and SMART Recovery to meet the unique needs of each client.

I strive to create a safe, supportive space where healing begins with hope and intention. Grounded in the principles of Whole Person Care, I integrate lived experience with evidence-based practices to guide clients on their path to self-discovery and resiliency. Together, we cultivate self-agency and build sustainable strategies for lasting personal growth and emotional wellness.

During our first session, we will discuss motivations for seeking care, explore goals and create a plan of treatment that meets your needs. The framework of each session will build on the following principles: 1. Heal through intention: Clients will cultivate hope by using their innate resilience to improve their mental health well-being. 2. Build self-awareness: Thought and behavior patterns that are no longer serving the client will be identified, reframed and understood. 3. Embrace authenticity: Clients will learn to challenge their inner critic with courage and use gratitude to reconnect with their true self. 4. Develop practical skills: Clients will gain tangible coping strategies to manage mental health ailments that impair daily functioning and quality of life. 5. Integrate identity and experience: Client will explore how social and systemic issues have shaped who they are and integrate this understanding into their healing process.