Vanessa Ruvalcaba, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.88

“Ness is able to explain things in a way that i understand. we work on relevant things that impact my overall mental health. Ness is an extremely effective therapist, especially for trauma.”

More than 1 year ago

About Vanessa Ruvalcaba

Focus areas

Anxiety

Depression

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Seniors (65+)

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Families

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Getting to know Vanessa Ruvalcaba

Hello! My name is Ness Ruvalcaba. I am a Spanish and English-speaking licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California. I earned my Master's in Mental Health Counseling from California State University, East Bay. I work with individuals who need extra support understanding or creating change in their lives. I specialize in trauma-informed care, PTSD, anxiety and depression, self-harm, and various other issues and needs. I also work with individuals around resolving conflict, improving communication, processing difficult experiences, and other challenges. I have very much enjoyed supporting parents individually to build better relationships with their children and identify the most effective ways to support them. I have worked in various settings, including virtual therapy, office or clinic-based services, school-based services with adolescents and their families, and community-based services with newcomer and immigrant youth, youth in foster care, adults, and their families maneuvering complex systems. At this time, I do not meet with couples seeking couples therapy.

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Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.

Popular visit reasons

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Therapy

Worry

Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy

Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Education and background

Practice names

Grow Therapy

Education and training

California State University. East Bay, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1821545807

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.88

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Me encanta estar con ella hablar decir lo que siento ella me hace sentir muy bien

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Ness is able to explain things in a way that i understand. we work on relevant things that impact my overall mental health. Ness is an extremely effective therapist, especially for trauma.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

First time to feel comfortable with a therapist.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Vanessa Ruvalcaba?

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Is Vanessa Ruvalcaba accepting new patients?

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

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What practice does Vanessa Ruvalcaba work with?

Vanessa Ruvalcaba works with Grow Therapy.

What are common reasons for patients to see Vanessa Ruvalcaba?

Vanessa Ruvalcaba frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Vanessa Ruvalcaba on their profile.