You can call me Rubí and my pronouns are She/Her. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, #143214. I work with couples and adults. Sessions are available in Spanish. I received my AA in music, Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Family Studies, and a Master of Science degree in counseling psychology, option Marriage and Family Therapy at Califonia State University, Northridge. I have been trained in TF-CBT, Nurturing Parenting, DBT, and have completed level 1 and level 2 of the Gottman Method (hopefully I will be certified in the future). I have worked with a variety of couples going through issues that are not limited to: intimacy, infidelity, co-parenting, lack of trust, divorce, lack of emotional connection, and miscarriage. I have also worked with individuals who have experienced grief, intimate partner violence/domestic violence, as well as anxiety, depression, family estrangement, and chronic stress.My approach is client-centered and strength-based. I look into your strengths and meet you where you are at in your healing process. My approach encompasses the importance of developing coping skills and creating a strong collaborative experience so that you express the hurt and the baggage you came with.My commitment to you would be to support you in identifying effective coping techniques, digging into your strengths and unique attributes, talents, and creativity to create a safer environment for yourself, and your partner, as well as the people you love. I honor the bravery that takes to come forward and open up to a stranger about your life! I also realize that it is important that, if you decide to work with me, you know I am as human as you, and that you are always the expert on yourself!
In working with individual clients and couples, first I look at the whole picture of the issue that brought you to therapy, I will identify what the best practice and interventions that meet your needs are. I am constantly updating my knowledge on the up to date research about interventions that often work! I primarily utilize a systemic and humanistic view which allow me to better understand your world from the inside out and help us create a balance within. Remember, our behaviors are learned! And I am here to help you break the unhelpful cycles and make history for yourself, your family, and future generations!In my work with couples, I help partners to replace negative conflict patterns with positive interactions and attempt to repair what hurt the relationship in the past. I also help with increasing the friendship between partners as well as their shared meaning to decrease conflict. The ultimate goal is to teach you how to resolve your conflict at home on your own!Here is a list of my trainings and Evidence-Based Treatments: Trained in:· Sexual Assault Counseling– Advocate Certification· Domestic Violence Counseling AdvocacyTrained in the following evidence-based Treatments:· Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)· Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)· Nurturing Parenting Facilitator TrainingThis program is a family-centered trauma-informed initiative designed to build nurturing parenting skills as an alternative to inappropriate child-rearing practices and parenting. · The Gottman Method Level 1 & 2. · The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader Training.The Gottman Method is a research-based approach for couples therapy.