Christine Ruiz, LISW-CP
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Christine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in South Carolina
More about Christine
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LISW-CP
I have a passion for helping individuals and families by inspiring hope in each person to reach their full potential through an array of culturally sensitive and adapted modalities and techniques. My passion lies with survivors of violence and individual who have experienced traumatic experiences. I have been working with youth and adults for over 10 years. I am certified in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have quickly adapted to provide competent services via telehealth. I enjoy working with children and adolescents by utilizing interactive activities that keep them engaged and excited about their therapeutic experience. I have several years of experience working with adults and parents with a variety of issues that include and are not limited to adjustments to change, relationship conflict, depression, self esteem, anger management, and parenting or co-parenting conflict. I am currently seeing clients on Thursdays and Fridays.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Christine Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134697550.
- LISW-CP · South Carolina · 14787 · Expires December 2024
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Christine Ruiz offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Christine Ruiz works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Christine Ruiz speak?
Christine Ruiz speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Christine Ruiz have?
Christine Ruiz has 7 years of experience.
Where is Christine Ruiz licensed to practice?
Christine Ruiz is licensed to practice in South Carolina.
Does Christine Ruiz accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Christine Ruiz accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Christine Ruiz offer?
Christine Ruiz offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Christine Ruiz?
Christine Ruiz can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Christine Ruiz?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.