Cristina Plaza Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55125
Waitlist for new clients
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We all need to feel seen and heard, especially in difficult times. Accompanying my clients in their journey in the midst of life's challenges is an honor. I work from a strength-based position, incorporating family systems orientations to help obtain and use the tools necessary to cultivate change and growth. As a marriage and family therapist I love to see families and individuals thrive and live healthy lives. I am passionate about mental health with an integrative perspective that includes mindfulness and spirituality.
I am bilingual/bicultural with over two decades of experience providing support, family education, and counseling in culturally diverse settings with immigrant families, working through the adjustment and stress of displacement. I also provide psychological evaluations for immigration cases (U, T visas, Hardship, asylum, and VAWA). Licenses: MN, SD, and AZ.
I strive to offer a welcoming environment with hospitality and a sincere relational approach that is culturally attuned. I believe in the centrality of the therapeutic relationship, which is at the heart of healing. I am looking forward to meeting you!
Call or Email Cristina Plaza Ruiz now for a free 15 minute consultation - (651) 571-5904
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $150
- Couple Sessions $190
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 571-5904
Cristina Plaza Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Minnesota / 3178 Cristina Plaza Ruiz
- In Practice for 10 Years
- License: Arizona Board of Health Examiners LMFT-15832 / 2022
- Membership with AAMFT Clinical Fellow / 2014
- Attended Marriage and Family Therapy Bethel Seminary, Marriage and Family Therapy, Graduated 2015
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (651) 571-5904
Cristina Plaza Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Immigration adjustment, contextual stressors
- Infertility
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Social stress
- Spirituality
- Testing and Evaluation
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (651) 571-5904
Cristina Plaza Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
I also speak
Spanish
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Psychodynamic
- Psychological Testing and Evaluation
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
- Walk and Talk Therapy
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (651) 571-5904
Cristina Plaza Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (651) 571-5904
Cristina Plaza Ruiz
Marriage & Family Therapist, EdD, LMFT