Ramon Ruiz IV - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

10 years experience | Counselor of Color

About Ramon Ruiz IV

I am a licensed therapist in Texas with over 10 years of professional work experience in providing therapy services. I have experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, stress, coping with addictions (alcohol, drugs, pornography, video games), lack of motivation, confidence, self-esteem issues, shame, trauma, abuse, relationship issues, and personality disorders. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to take the first steps in seeking a more fulfilling life. I am here to support and empower you in your journey.

Licenses

LCSW

59296

Professional experience

Addictions
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

12 Reviews

“My experience has been that of being positive and effective. Sessions have been positive and has helped my progression in getting the help I need.”

“Great communication!”

“He is a very good therapist and very kind and patient.”

“Mr. Ruiz provides a safe environment to share my concerns and provides support by inquiring further and supplying information for me to navigate my well being in a healthier manner.”

“I feel so lucky to have been matched with Ramon, who listens extremely well and gently encourages me to push my boundaries in healthy ways while supporting my needs to protect boundaries in other areas. He always makes me feel like my concerns are valid and that my experiences are legitimate. He helped me see the real nature of the toxic situation that was making me believe I was lacking in ways I couldn’t understand. That perspective has changed my entire life.”

“My therapist, Ramon, just truly gets it. I whole heartedly believe I can benefit from our sessions tremendously while also applying my learnings and insight to my daily life. 10/10! Better Help paired me with a therapist that aligns just right!”

“10 out of 10”

“Extremely knowledgeable and patient”

“I like the guy. Easy to talk with”

“Not only is Ramon a great listener he gives great feedback on the topic at hand and makes it easy to talk to about subjects that aren’t easy to talk about”

“Ramon is 10/10”

“So thoughtful and patient, thank you.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.