- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
About Evelyn
Evelyn Ruiz is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with nine years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. She also helps people who are coping with major life changes and who are looking for clearer direction or purpose.
Her style centers on listening and practical conversation. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps that can change day-to-day life. Evelyn uses approaches that emphasize relationships, thoughts and body awareness to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
In therapy she often draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships affect current connections. She blends that with cognitive-behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different actions. Somatic methods are used when bodily experiences contribute to stress or when people benefit from grounding practices.
Evelyn has spent much of her career in California settings where adults sought help after job changes, family transitions, caregiving demands, or losses related to aging and end of life. She also addresses issues such as blended family concerns, communication problems, guilt and forgiveness, and feelings of isolation.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Before a first meeting, she asks for a short questionnaire so the first session can focus on immediate priorities and next steps.
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on patterns of relating. Online sessions can track how people connect, react, and express needs in real time, and then practice new ways of relating during check-ins. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors; online sessions often use short worksheets, real-time thought records, and between-session experiments to test what helps. Somatic therapy attends to bodily sensations and regulation; in virtual sessions Evelyn can guide simple grounding exercises and breath-based practices that reduce physical tension.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Evelyn works collaboratively to find which methods fit a person's goals and daily life. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what the person notices and prefers.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, provide access from different locations, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain continuity of care while balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes including aging and caregiving issues.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses a conversational, action-focused approach that combines attachment-based ideas, cognitive work, and somatic practices to notice patterns and try small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience as a clinician working with adults on relationship and life transition concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMFT licensed in California and practices with a focus on adult clients in that state.
Can I see her if I speak Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.