Melissa Estrada-Ruiz, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Melissa Estrada-Ruiz

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Melissa Estrada-Ruiz

Hi there, I'm Melissa! Welcome, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been working in the field of mental health for over 8 years. I enjoy working with patience in achieving their mental health goals. Whether this is your first time in therapy or you are a seasoned client, I congratulate you on this next step of your journey. My approach Although I have an eclectic approach (meaning a culmination of evidence-based models), I often pull from dialectic behavior therapy (DBT), cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), solution-focused, and humanistic theories. I also integrate faith-based therapy principles (i.e., Christian therapy) for clients who find it of support. My focus I have had the pleasure of working with an array of populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. I enjoy assisting clients of all backgrounds in taking steps towards their mental health goals. However, I do have a special interest in supporting women battling with anxiety, stress, and depression. My communication style My goal is to create a safe space for clients to feel heard and understood as they navigate through their journey. I aim to cultivate a warm and inviting environment where they are met with empathy and support while recognizing necessary elements such as change, personal strengths, and radical acceptance. My journey to mental healthcare I have long felt that a career in serving others is something I wanted to dedicate my life to. I began my work in the field as a school mental health counselor and fell in love with the work of individual therapy. Since then, I have worked at rehab centers, medical clinics, and non-profits. My goals for you I strongly believe that this is a collateral approach. Goals need to be discussed and agreed upon together, where the client is ultimately in charge of the driver's seat. Providers are a support system, but clients are the ones who have to do the work outside of session.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Suicidal Tendencies

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Irrational Fears / Phobias

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

California State University, Stanislaus, Master's in Psychology

NPI number

1144926775

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What practice does Melissa Estrada-Ruiz work with?

Melissa Estrada-Ruiz works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Melissa Estrada-Ruiz?

Melissa Estrada-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 Melissa Estrada-Ruiz on their profile.