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Ruth Clavelo

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Are you feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or caught in patterns that are hard to change? I’m a bilingual English and Spanish Licensed Clinical Social Worker supporting adults through burnout, chronic stress, addiction recovery, and emotional wellness. My work is holistic and personalized, helping you understand what is driving your struggles while reconnecting with your strengths. Together, we’ll create practical, sustainable changes that support your whole well-being and the life you want to lead.

My approach to therapy

Sessions are a calm, welcoming space where you can show up as you are, without pressure or judgment. We’ll take time to understand your story, name what matters to you, and work together at a pace that feels safe. You are always invited to share in your own way, with care, respect, and genuine collaboration.

What you can expect from me

With greater insight and self-trust, you can begin responding to life with more steadiness and choice. Our work can help you build emotional resilience, create healthier patterns, and move through burnout or recovery with renewed hope. Step by step, we’ll strengthen the foundation you need to feel more grounded and keep moving toward your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Panic disorders, End of life care, Physical health issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Diabetes
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Seeking Safety, Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavior Management, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish