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Overall rating
5.00
About Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla
Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla, DSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and certified wellness coach who blends therapy and coaching to help clients achieve meaningful, lasting change. With licenses in Texas, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, Florida, and Wyoming, she brings a culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens to her work. Cindy specializes in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and burnout using evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, ACT, and solution-focused therapy. Her clinical foundation is complemented by a Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California and years of experience across hospital, corporate, and private practice settings.
Cindy’s therapeutic style is warm, holistic, and empowering. She creates a safe space for clients to process life’s challenges, reconnect with themselves, and move toward personal growth and healing. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she enjoys working with adults from diverse cultural, spiritual, and professional backgrounds—including first responders, caregivers, and individuals navigating chronic stress or major transitions. Outside of work, Cindy loves spending quality time with her husband and children, and she brings that same grounded, relational energy into every session. Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others. After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.<br><br>During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.
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Education and background
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Education and training
- University of Southern California, Doctor of Social Work
- University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work
- University of California, Santa Barbara (Bachelor's)
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1720274723
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What practice does Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla work with?
Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla works with Brightside Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla?
Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla on their profile.
What languages does Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla speak?
Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla speaks English and Spanish.