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Eric Ruffing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
9 Endorsed
Ladera Ranch, CA 92694
Let's Connect (949) 997-2291
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Is your life controlled by anxiety, stress, overwhelm, fear, worry, low self-esteem, or lost confidence? I help young adults, adults & relationships break apart problematic habits, beliefs, patterns & systems. Helping you achieve your desired life, purpose, & goals. Our sessions are about possibilities, empowerment, confidence, & trust in yourself. I work using a very positive and targeted conversational approach that can help you gain confidence, perspective, and freedom to move forward. I'm here to help you stop blaming yourself, experience change, increase your coping skills, and live life as you deserve.
I'll never judge you, your past, or your desires. Respect for your life and choices are critical in my working with you. My training & experience are in helping people in various states of personal and professional transition and development. I have a particular expertise in working with students, entrepreneurs, artists, designers, athletes, and executives.
I'm inclusive, collaborative, affirming, an ally to marginalized groups, and supportive of all lifestyle preferences, and spiritual choices. Call me for a 15 min. chat to see if I'm right for you. - If you found me via your insurance that is my work at Shanti OC (949-452-0888). This page is for my private practice, which doesn't take insurance.
Call or Email Eric Ruffing now for a free 15 minute consultation - (949) 997-2291
Let's Connect (949) 997-2291
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (949) 997-2291
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Eric Ruffing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 127256 Eric Ruffing
- In Practice for 8 Years
- Certificate from 200hr/100 day Meditation Teacher / The Veda Center/Charlie Knoles 2018
- Certificate from Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology 22063514 / 2016
- Attended Pepperdine, Master of Art Clinical Psychology, Graduated 2016
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Stress
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Bisexual
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Low self-confidence and self-esteem.
- Marital and Premarital
- Mood Disorders
- Negative self talk
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Spirituality
- Thinking Disorders
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
9 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Relational
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (949) 997-2291
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Eric Ruffing
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT