Maria Ruiz, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Maria is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Maria is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California
More about Maria
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I am passionate about serving people in my community who identify as Latinx being I am bilingual and bicultural. I am a strengths-centered therapist that focuses on a person as a whole. I enjoy working with people via Telehealth with the ease of technology. I have worked with the use of Telehealth since July 2020. I understand the importance of maintaining a healthy mind and body to better function in life; I began my journey with a therapist as a teen and saw the benefits. My present goal is to provide mental health services to people in my community. Mi primer idioma es el Español y me gusta apoyar a gente monolingua en mi comunidad en necesidad de consejería.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Licenses
Maria Ruiz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104225226.
- LCSW · California · 81189 · Renews June 2027
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Maria Ruiz offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Maria 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 Maria Ruiz speak?
Maria Ruiz speaks Spanish.
How many years of experience does Maria Ruiz have?
Maria Ruiz has 7 years of experience.
Where is Maria Ruiz licensed to practice?
Maria Ruiz is licensed to practice in California.
Does Maria Ruiz accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Maria Ruiz does not accept 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 [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Maria Ruiz offer?
Maria Ruiz offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
How can I communicate with Maria Ruiz?
Maria 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 Maria 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.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to Octave's website to start your therapy journey. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.