About
Hi there, I'm Stacey! My name is Stacey Ruiz and I am a bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Southern California. I work with children and adolescents to help navigate feelings of anxiety, stress, and grief and loss, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help them begin feeling better. My approach My approach to therapy starts with creating a safe and supportive space to identify each client's needs. I most frequently use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and play-based interventions to help my clients develop healthy thinking patterns and coping strategies. My focus I enjoy working with children and adolescents, as well as, collaborating with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Most often, I help my clients learn to effectively manage their stress and/or anxiety surrounding friendships, life transitions, grief and loss, and self-esteem. My communication style I strive to provide a warm and secure space where open communication is highly welcomed and encouraged. We will work as a team and actively collaborate to reach your goals by leaning on your strengths and social support to help sustain your ongoing progress. My journey to therapy My journey to becoming a therapist started 10 years ago when I found myself working with elementary-school-aged students who often sought someone who was a good listener and a supportive adult (i.e., their personal cheerleader). In some cases, my students found it difficult to have these types of adults in their lives due to many reasons (e.g., divorce, financial instability, poor family dynamics, etc.). As a result, I challenged myself to become a version of a supportive and non-judgmental adult by pursuing a career as a therapist. Today, my genuine motivation to help our current and future generations strive to be their best self fuels my daily work.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latinx
Client Focus
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
Therapy Specialties
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Depression
- Grief
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
Treatment Orientation
- Art Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
Insurance
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
Education
- California State University, Long Beach, Master's in Social Work
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 1041C0700X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Social Worker
- Specialization: Clinical
Credentials
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LCSW | 108172 Verify |
Practice Locations
2627 Crescent Ave
Anaheim, CA 92801
Phone Number: (323) 798-7413
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