Mental Health Counselor/Therapist
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Ruby Galarza, MFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Spanish Speaking)
Ruby Galarza, MFT
8826 Ocean View Ave
Whittier, CA 90605
I have had experience treating people of all ages and walks of life. The one thing I have found that ties each of us together is the innate desire to progress and better ourselves. In life there will be specific circumstances, life transitions, relationship dynamics and/or traumas that may require us to seek out support and understanding. I have dedicated my professional career in trying to do just that for my clients and their families. Therapy can be an intimidating venture, therefor I have built my profession in creating an environment that makes my clients feel comfortable and safe. I use an eclectic approach in deciding techniques and/or therapy styles to utilize in session. I have learned that therapy has to be as unique as the individuals/couples/families I treat.
Licenses/Certifications
 Certified Marriage, Family, and Child Counselor (MFCC)
License Info
MFC 46907 California
Education
In my training I decided to explore and work with a variety of populations and age groups. My work experience began as a community based therapist delivering mental health services to adults ranging from 18-80 years of age. In the last 5 years I have had the opportunity to provide services to children, adolescents, couples and families with a wide range of situations/issues. Currently I am also pursuing becoming certified in Gottman couples therapy and have taken 2 of the 3 trainings necessary to become certified. I believe that my work experience has helped me in my treating individuals in my Private Practice.
Bio
Thank you for taking the time to get to know me. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 9 years of experience in the field.

What Is a Licensed marriage and Family Therapist?

LMFT’s obtains a master’s degree and are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat: children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. In my educational training I was required to complete 3,000 hours of supervised clinical experience . After my 3,000 hours were collected, I successfully passed 2 State Board Competency Examinations administered by the Board of Behavioral Sciences in order to obtain my licensure status.

What Is the difference between a LMFT and other mental health professionals?

• Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT) have a master’s degree and are relationship specialists that are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat: children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups.

Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) have a master’s degree in social work and help people to achieve more adequate, satisfying, and productive social adjustments

• Psychologists (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) have doctoral degrees in psychology. In addition to being trained in therapy, some do psychological testing to assist with diagnosis and treatment planning when needed.

• Psychiatrists are medical doctors with specialty training in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, which often includes prescribing medication and working closely with the therapist of the patient.
Memberships
California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT)
Other Languages
Spanish
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Payments Accepted
Cash, Check, MHN Insurance, Cigna
Practice Areas/Issues Treated
 Therapy
 Adolescents
 Anger Management
 Anxiety and Panic
 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
 Body Image Issues
 Caregiver Issues
 Children's Counseling
 Chronic Illness
 Couples
 Depression
 Divorce
 Domestic Violence
 Eating Disorders
 Gay or Lesbian Issues
 Grief and Loss
 Life and Wellness Coaching
 Life Transitions
 Loneliness
 Marriage & Family Therapy
 Marriage Counseling
 Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
 Online / Teletherapy
 Pre and Postpartum Mental Health
 Psychoanalysis
 Relationship Issues
 Self-Esteem Issues
 Seniors and Elder Care Issues
 Stress Management
 Trauma and PTSD
 Women's Issues
 Work and Career Issues
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