Edgar Ruano, LPCC, MA, CA | Psychotherapist

About Edgar Ruano

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Depression

Anxiety

Childhood Trauma

Gender Affirming Counseling

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Compassion Focused

Christian Counseling

Dialectical (DBT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

EMDR

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Edgar Ruano

Eddie Ruano helps teens, adults, and seniors move toward emotional clarity, personal growth, and healthier relationships while serving patients throughout California. He provides compassionate, structured therapy for individuals, couples, and families who are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions, offering a supportive environment where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change. Eddie is especially passionate about life coaching, supporting individuals on the autism spectrum, and addressing faith-related concerns. He works with clients who are seeking purpose, direction, and alignment between their values and daily lives, helping them overcome internal barriers and build confidence in their personal and relational goals. His approach honors neurodiversity and integrates emotional, behavioral, and spiritual dimensions, supporting clients as they strengthen identity, resilience, and self-advocacy while navigating complex life experiences. Eddie treats teens, adults, and older adults using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and EMDR. His areas of focus include anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma, while offering additional support for a broad range of mental health concerns. He has experience serving LGBTQ+ individuals, Military/Veterans, and First Responders, among other populations, and provides individual therapy, couples therapy, and family therapy tailored to each client's unique needs. He also offers faith-integrated counseling when aligned with client preferences. Eddie practices at LifeStance Health. He also provides care in Spanish for clients who prefer to receive therapy in that language. Outside of his clinical work, Eddie enjoys reading, journaling, swimming, running, and traveling, and is deeply committed to inspiring others through counseling, coaching, and mentorship.

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Popular visit reasons

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Young Adult Issues

Depression

New Patient Visit

Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Pediatric Sexual Abuse Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2

Education and training

Hope International University (HIU), Master's in Counseling

NPI number

1205343282

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Edgar Ruano?

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Is Edgar Ruano accepting new patients?

Edgar Ruano generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Edgar Ruano's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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Can I make an appointment with Edgar Ruano online?

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What practice does Edgar Ruano work with?

Edgar Ruano works with LifeStance Health - Southern California- 2.

What are common reasons for patients to see Edgar Ruano?

Edgar Ruano frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Edgar Ruano on their profile.