he/him
Maximiliano Ruiz
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Health Net/MHN, Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Exploratory, Empowering, Direct
Focus areas
Anxiety, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, Grief, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, Panic, Substance Use
Years of Experience
16+
I strongly believe that all people have the ability, and deserve to, be well and happy.
License number
#51978
Therapy style
I have been providing psychotherapy since 2008 and I am very passionate about helping people get well. I strongly believe that all people have the ability, and deserve to, be well and happy. I also know through my work in this field, and through personal experience, that all of us as human beings will find ourselves stuck at various points in our lives and that's when we need some support and encouragement.
My approach to treatment is to assist patients to find their own strengths, skills, and accomplishments and use those strengths and skills to get themselves through their current challenges. Although collaboration tends to be the best way to work in treatment, I know when to take the lead and take on a more directive role if the patient's situation calls for it.
Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Harm Reduction
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-focused
Education
MA - Psychology, Phillips Graduate Institute
Interests
Friends, family, sports, and reading.