Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Whittier, CA

Ruby Galarza, MFT

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (Spanish Speaking)

Ruby Galarza, MFT

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8826 Ocean View Ave    Whittier, CA 90605

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Practice Information

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.

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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.

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Payments Accepted

Cash, Check, MHN Insurance, Cigna

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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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