Cristine Ruiz, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Cristine Ruiz

Focus areas

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Stress

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Stress Management

Bipolar Disorder

Personality Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Experiential Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

EMDR

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Cristine Ruiz

Hi there, I'm Cristine! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I work with thoughtful, self-aware adults who may understand their patterns intellectually but still feel stuck in them. My work combines warmth, curiosity, and depth to help clients better understand themselves, their relationships, and any barriers to meaningful change. My focus I especially enjoy working with adults who are introspective and capable but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected despite knowing themselves well. I support clients navigating anxiety, relationships, family dynamics, trauma, grief, perfectionism, and burnout. I also work with families who are trying to improve relationship and communication. My approach My approach is relational, CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, and trauma-informed. I look beyond symptoms to understand the experiences, relationships, beliefs, and protective patterns underneath them. Therapy with me is collaborative and individualized; we may explore attachment, family dynamics, defenses, trauma, perfectionism, or relationship patterns. My communication style My style is warm, thoughtful, curious, and direct. I aim to create an environment where you can be honest without feeling judged, while also being willing to gently challenge patterns when doing so may help you grow. I don't believe therapy should be about telling you what to do; I want us to understand your experience together. My journey to mental healthcare My path to becoming a therapist grew from a longstanding interest in people, relationships, and the ways our experiences shape who we become. My clinical experience has included working with trauma, foster care, substance use, depression, anxiety, and complex life transitions. I continue to deepen my training in various modalities. My goals for you We identify what you want to be different and explore both the external and internal factors that may be keeping you stuck. Goals may evolve as we gain a deeper understanding of what you need.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Alliant University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy

NPI number

1063032746

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What practice does Cristine Ruiz work with?

Cristine Ruiz works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Cristine Ruiz?

Cristine Ruiz frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cristine Ruiz on their profile.