- LGBTQ related issues
- Guilt and shame work
- Depression support
About Margarita
Margarita Ruiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with nine years of professional experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and depression. She also attends to issues like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety.
She keeps sessions straightforward and conversational. She asks about what feels most pressing and what the person hopes to change. Conversations focus on concrete thoughts, unhelpful patterns, and steps that can be tried between meetings. Margarita prefers plain language over clinical terms so people can use what they talk about right away.
Her approach is steady and practical. She encourages people to name painful feelings and look at how those feelings affect choices. She works at a pace the person can handle, helping them sort through complicated emotions without forcing quick answers. She pays attention to identity and relationships as they relate to stress and shame.
Margarita speaks English and Spanish. Her practice operates from Florida and follows the expectations of a Florida LCSW. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location. If someone wants to begin, the first step is to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
She views the first appointment as a chance to clarify goals and set practical steps. From there she and the person decide how often to meet and what to focus on next.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques used in her work are cognitive-based methods and skills-focused strategies. Cognitive-based methods look at unhelpful thoughts and beliefs and teach ways to test and shift those thoughts; this helps with anxiety, negative self-talk, and guilt. Skills-focused strategies teach practical tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing avoidance behaviors that can come from shame.The right approach is figured out together. In the first sessions she reviews what feels most urgent, asks about goals and preferences, and then recommends techniques to try. That recommendation is not fixed - it changes as the person and therapist learn what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is offering care. The profile notes a subscription billing model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, require less travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. If someone prefers phone over video because of bandwidth or wants a brief follow-up between full sessions, those practical options can be discussed during the matching and scheduling steps.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression, plus related topics like communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and loneliness.
How does she approach therapy sessions?
She uses plain, conversational sessions that focus on naming difficult feelings and trying practical steps between meetings. The work centers on thoughts and patterns that affect daily decisions.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of professional experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact cost varies with the client location.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.