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Brian Ruiz, LCSW

Therapist
South Amboy New Jersey 08879

732-857-9939

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Name
Brian Ruiz, LCSW
Position
Clinical Counselor | Telehealth Therapist
Profession
Therapist
Phone Number
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Location
Offering Online Teletherapy Services
South Amboy, New Jersey, 08879
United States
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Feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety? You’re not alone. Life’s challenges can sometimes feel like too much to handle, but therapy can help you turn things around. Imagine us working together to pinpoint your goals and create a clear, actionable path to achieve them. We’ll also work towards aligning your values with your actions. Therapy can help you confront tough thoughts and emotions, build resilience, and guide you towards a more balanced, satisfying life. Your well-being will be our top priority.

I use a Solution-Focused approach tailored to your unique needs. Together, we’ll identify your desired outcomes and envision your ideal future, while also incorporating effective techniques from models like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Therapy provides a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings, offering new perspectives and strategies to manage life’s challenges.

You are welcome to integrate your faith and/or traditional values into our work, creating a supportive environment that respects and enhances your core principles. This personalized approach fosters peace and resilience on your mental health journey, ensuring our work is meaningful and aligned with your beliefs.

Contact me for a free 15-minute phone consultation to get started. You can also use view my Headway site below to verify your insurance and schedule the phone consult.

Practice Info

Bio:
My name is Brian Ruiz. I am a practicing Catholic, a devoted husband and father, and a dedicated psychotherapist. From a young age, I have felt a profound calling to help and serve others. This passion inspired me to join the military, mentor youth, and ultimately pursue a Master’s in Social Work (MSW).

Since earning my MSW, I have embraced various roles, including working with immigrant youth and families, child protection, assisting men in overcoming addiction, and providing intensive in-home counseling for youth and families. Each of these experiences has been incredibly rewarding and has honed my skills, enabling me to continue serving individuals facing stress, anxiety, and other life challenges.
Hours of Operation
I offer virtual sessions through Simple Practice, which is HIPAA compliant.
My availability is on weekdays, evenings from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Some weekends can be considered.

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I also provide In-home psychotherapeutic counseling to youth and families through the NJ Children System of Care.
For those services: you would have to be linked to a Mobile Response or Care Management Organization in your county and cannot be over 21 years of age.
Call Perform Care to learn more: (877) 652-7624
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Accepted Forms of Payments
Zelle if Self-Pay
Price range for Self-Pay is between $120 - $150 per session.
Credentials, Training, Qualifications:
Master of Social Work (MSW) - with concentration in clinical mental health, Rutgers Graduate School of Social Work

* Certificate in Solution Focused Brief Therapy - from BRIEF International

Over a decade of extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families within the NJ Children System of Care.
What licenses do you currently hold?:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - New Jersey
License number:
44SC05849400
Are you in private practice?:
Yes
Are you available to provide supervision services?:
Yes
If you do provide supervision, what are your qualifications, as required by your country, state or discipline?:
NJ requires 3+ Years experience with LCSW in order to provide clinical supervision as well as a certificate indicating completion of a clinical supervision course. Both of which I possess.
Do you participate in any insurance plans?:
Yes
If yes, please list:
For billing, I utilize Headway and accept various insurances including Aetna, Cigna, Oscar Health, United Healthcare, Oxford, and Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. You're welcome to verify your insurance through my Headway webpage.

Link: https://headway.co/providers/brian-ruiz?state=NEW_JERSEY
Telephone/Video counseling:
Yes
Please list all languages that you speak:
English and Spanish
I treat the following:
Individuals Adolescents Depressive Disorders Anxiety Disorders ADD/ADHD
Other Specialties:
Anger Management
Life Transitions
Parenting Issues
Interpersonal Relationships
I use the following methods:
Behavior Techniques Cognitive Techniques Brief Solution Focused Therapy
Please describe other treatment methods
Strength-Based
Are You A Practicing Catholic?
Yes

More About Brian Ruiz, LCSW

I am dedicated to helping you overcome stress and anxiety. Through my professional and personal experiences, I’ve seen the incredible resilience of the human spirit. With the right support, perseverance, and a reframe on life’s challenges, I believe anyone can face and conquer obstacles, emerging stronger, more courageous, and resilient.

Brian Ruiz, LCSW Specialties


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