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Areas of Focus:
• Depression and anxiety
• PTSD
• OCD
• Substance Use
• Schizophrenia and Schizoaffective Disorders
• Children, adolescents, adults, families
• Languages: English and Spanish

Approach & Style:
• Psychoeducation
• Client-Centered
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Exposure Therapy

Credentials:
• Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #139396
• Associated Professional Clinical Counselor #13748
• Supervised by Jenna Lesondak, LCSW ##108251
• B.A. in Psychology from California State University, Monterey Bay
• M.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling from UMass Global

Eddie Ruiz

MA, AMFT, APCC

I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families, treating depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use. I provide therapy in English and Spanish.

Pain weighs heavy when we feel like we are drowning in our own minds—exhausted yet unable to sleep, surrounded yet feeling unseen, trapped in the past or terrified of the future. We hold shame for things we cannot change, guilt for things we wish we had done differently, resentment for wounds that still bleed beneath the surface. The noise in our heads never stops, the worry, the self-doubt, the feeling of being lost with no clear direction. Sometimes, we push people away, or we cling too tightly. We struggle with trust, boundaries, impulsive choices that leave us feeling even more broken. The weight of trauma lingers in our bodies, showing up in ways we don’t always understand—aches, exhaustion, numbness. It is exhausting to carry so much alone.

Psychology gave me the answers I had once been desperately searching for, the understanding I had craved when nothing made sense. Becoming a therapist was never just a career—it was a calling. I have had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life, each carrying their own story, their own pain. In our work together, I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions. Instead, I meet you where you are, shaping our sessions to fit your unique needs. I integrate different approaches because healing is not linear, and sometimes, what works today may not work tomorrow. My passion is helping those who have experienced adversity understand how their past has shaped them—not to stay stuck in it, but to reclaim their power and find their way forward.

Our connection is the foundation of our work. This space is yours—to cry, to be angry, to be honest, to be yourself without fear or shame. You are not broken. You don’t need fixing. You need understanding, safety, and the right support to uncover the strength that’s already inside of you. My role is to help you see that. Whether we speak in English or Spanish, my goal is to create a space where you feel heard, seen, and accepted. Healing isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about coming home to yourself. And I would be honored to walk that path with you.

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