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Perla Ruiz

VirtualHigh Satisfaction Rate

5 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 6 Insurance providers

Meet Perla

You deserve a space where you can be heard without judgment and supported through life's challenges. My name is Perla and as a bilingual LMFT, I help adults and adolescents navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and life transitions. With experience in hospitals, community mental health, and private practice, I provide culturally responsive, evidence-based care tailored to your unique needs. Together, we'll build practical tools, deepen self-understanding, and work toward meaningful, lasting healing so you can move forward with confidence and create the life you deserve.

I provide a safe space for clients to share their experiences and gain new perspectives to identify healthy coping skills for daily life.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Authentic
  • Direct
  • Engaging
  • Solution-oriented

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

  • Black community
  • Indigenous Americans
  • Parents
  • Veterans
  • First responders
  • Immigrants
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

I enjoy sports, reading, puzzles, cooking, and spending time with family.

Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT127079 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Pacific Oaks College

Perla Campos Ruiz, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT127079 (exp July 2027)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Perla Ruiz accepts Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, Prime Health, Centivo, and Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth. 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.

Perla Ruiz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Perla is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Perla’s California license number is LMFT127079, 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.

Perla Ruiz has been practicing therapy for 5 years. Perla’s education and training include MA - Marriage and Family Therapy, Pacific Oaks College. Over that time, Perla has worked closely with Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, and Students.

Perla Ruiz works with Black community, Indigenous Americans, Parents, Veterans, First responders, Immigrants, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anxiety, Burnout, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Life Transitions, Stress, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Perla spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Perla is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Perla Ruiz draws on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Perla’s style is action-oriented, authentic, direct, engaging, and solution-oriented. In Perla’s words: “I provide a safe space for clients to share their experiences and gain new perspectives to identify healthy coping skills for daily life.”

Perla Ruiz (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Perla identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Perla Ruiz offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Perla 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 Perla Ruiz is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Perla 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 Perla’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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