Maria Ruelas, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Maria Ruelas

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Behavioral Problems

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Adults (25-64)

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Prolonged Exposure Therapy

Dialectical (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Maria Ruelas

*Note that prior to the first session with the provider, LifeStance requires a credit card on file. *LifeStance providers do not accept Medicare or Medicaid insurance. If booking with these, you will be unable to be seen. A calm and composed psychotherapist by profession, Ms. Maria Ruelas schedules consultations and patient visits at LifeStance Health in California. She provides cognitive and behavioral therapy, relationship counseling, post-traumatic stress disorder counseling, and treatment for stress, depression, worry, anxiety, and anger issues in patients between the ages of 6 and 25. Based in Pasadena, CA, Ms. Ruelas earned her bachelor’s degree from California State University, Fullerton, her master’s degree in social work from the University of Southern California, and her Doctor of Education (EdD) in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern California. Ms. Ruelas understands the uniqueness of every individual’s situation and offers genuine, specific advice tailored to their wellbeing. She is experienced in providing social, emotional, behavioral, academic, cognitive, and familial-based support.

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More information on payments and coverage

During the LifeStance onboarding process, we will contact you to collect your payment card information. It’s our policy to collect this information and confirm that it is valid prior to your first appointment so that we can simplify the payment process upon completion of your appointment, especially in the case of a telehealth appointment where the traditional “check-out” process doesn’t occur. Important Note: This provider is not currently bookable for new patients with Medicare or Medicaid coverage.

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

New Patient Visit

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Agoraphobia

Anxiety Disorder

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Office location

Maria Ruelas, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients

LifeStance Health - Southern California

13160 Mindanao Way, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

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Education and background

Practice names

LifeStance Health - Southern California

Education and training

University of Southern California, EdD in Educational Leadership
University of Southern California, Master’s in Social Work
California State University, Fullerton (Bachelor’s)

NPI number

1346505906

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Maria Ruelas?

Generally, Maria Ruelas has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Maria Ruelas's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Maria Ruelas accepting new patients?

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

Does Maria Ruelas accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Maria Ruelas online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Maria Ruelas using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Maria Ruelas work with?

Maria Ruelas works with LifeStance Health - Southern California.

Where is Maria Ruelas's office located?

Maria Ruelas has 2 office locations in Marina Del Rey, view full addresses on Maria Ruelas's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Maria Ruelas?

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