Ruth has over 15 years of experience and holds a Masters of Science in Counseling and Education from Florida International University (FIU). Having graduated as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) she is dual credentialed in mental health as a Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (RMHCI) for the State of Florida.
She has worked in a variety of community mental health settings to include outpatient programs and facilities with a focus on substance abuse and recovery, at-risk youth, survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault/sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and Court mandated clientele.
Ruth is experienced in working with complex trauma, Ketamine assisted therapy, and anger management, as well as individuals with bipolar disorders, borderline personality disorders, and schizophrenia. She practices an array of treatment modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, grief counseling, and psychodynamic therapy. As a solution focused, client centered, trauma informed therapist, Ruth’s passion is assisting others with unresolved trauma.
Our reintegration team keeps clients focused on a successful path once they return home. We firmly believe that follow-up, accountability and aftercare are all pivotal pieces to the recovery process. Our program is designed to guide and lift-up clients once they leave our mental health facility, exemplified through our support coaches who partner with clients on their recovery.
