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Maria Ruiz

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Maria

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.

I am a strengths-centered therapist that focuses on a person as a whole.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Affirming
  • Calming
  • Engaging
  • Mindful

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Experienced with

  • BIPOC
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

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Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy volunteer work with various organizations that support people's overall wellbeing!

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#81189 • California • LCSW

Education

MSW - Social Work, California State University, Fresno

Maria Ruiz, Licensed Clinical Social Worker License #81189 (exp June 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

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Frequently asked questions

Maria Ruiz accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Centivo, Health Net, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, and Blue Shield of California. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Maria Ruiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Maria is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Maria’s California license number is 81189, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Maria Ruiz has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Maria’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, California State University, Fresno. Over that time, Maria has worked closely with BIPOC, Immigrants, and Students.

Maria Ruiz works with BIPOC, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Chronic Illness, Couples Therapy, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Immigration, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, and Premarital Counseling, among other areas. These are the areas where Maria spends most of their clinical time. Maria also sees couples together in joint sessions. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Maria is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Maria Ruiz draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Maria’s style is action-oriented, affirming, calming, engaging, and mindful. In Maria’s words: “I am a strengths-centered therapist that focuses on a person as a whole.”

Maria Ruiz (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Maria identifies as Hispanic/Latinx. Maria provides LGBTQIA+ affirming care.

Maria Ruiz offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Maria is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Maria Ruiz is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Maria will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Maria’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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