Ruby Galarza

Sometimes life can leave you feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or unsure of how to move forward. You may be struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship or family concerns, low self-esteem, or a major life transition. Therapy can provide a safe place to slow down, understand what you are experiencing, and begin making changes that feel manageable.

I am a Licensed Social Worker with seven years of experience in the social work field. Throughout my career, I have worked with individuals and families from diverse backgrounds and have experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities. My experiences have taught me that each person comes to therapy with a unique story, set of strengths, challenges, and goals. Because of this, I believe therapy should be individualized rather than one-size-fits-all.

My therapy style is:

• Friendly 

• Compassionate 

• Person-Centered 

• Strengths-Based 

• Warm 

• Collaborative 

• Culturally Responsive 

• Goal-Oriented

I approach therapy with kindness, understanding, curiosity, and an open mind. I want you to feel that therapy is a place where you can speak honestly without worrying about being judged. I believe one of the most important parts of therapy is developing a relationship where you feel heard and understood. We will begin by getting to know you—your experiences, concerns, strengths, relationships, and what you hope will be different in your life.

Areas of Focus

I support clients experiencing concerns such as:

·  Anxiety and excessive worry

·  Depression and mood changes

·  Stress and emotional overwhelm

·  Anger management

·  ADHD-related challenges

·  Low self-esteem and confidence

·  Grief and loss

·  Family conflict

·  Boundary-setting

·  School-related concerns

·  Peer and social challenges

·  Behavioral concerns

·  Emotional regulation

·  Coping skills

·  Education and learning challenges

·  Impulse-control difficulties

·  Personal growth and self-discovery

What Can Therapy Help Me Accomplish?

Depending on your individual needs and goals, therapy may help you:

·  Better understand your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

·  Reduce anxiety, worry, stress, and emotional overwhelm

·  Develop healthier ways of coping with difficult emotions

·  Improve your mood and emotional well-being

·  Challenge negative or unhelpful thought patterns

·  Strengthen your self-esteem and confidence

·  Improve communication with family members and others

·  Establish and maintain healthier boundaries

·  Navigate family and relationship challenges

·  Process grief, loss, or difficult life experiences

·  Develop stronger emotional-regulation skills

·  Improve problem-solving and decision-making

·  Navigate school, work, or life transitions

·  Recognize patterns that may be keeping you feeling stuck

·  Identify and build upon your existing strengths

·  Develop strategies that can be used outside of therapy

·  Create greater clarity and balance in your everyday life

Turn insight into action. Take what you learn about yourself in therapy and translate that insight into realistic changes in your everyday life. My goal is for therapy to be a place where you feel heard, supported, and empowered. We will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you while developing the insight, confidence, and practical tools needed to create meaningful and lasting change.