Ruth Rodriguez

I recognize that taking a step to talk to someone and getting the help you are needing can be very hard and daunting. I believe in creating a safe place and a no-judgment zone where clients can come and be their authentic selves. I am aware that life’s challenges and difficulties can cause strain on day-to-day life, our relationships, and our sense of self. I strive to provide a custom-fit approach for individuals, couples, and families. As a marriage and family therapist, I aim to help relationships get stronger, restore, and heal. I am committed to working with you during this unsettling time and helping you and your family find a better quality of life.

My approach in therapy is mostly strength-based, meaning that I believe in drawing out the strengths that are already in you to help you manage through any difficult situation. I use Solution-focused therapy and Narrative therapy to help in this process of identifying strengths. For individuals who are struggling with depression or anxiety I use these same models of therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral therapy. I believe that the systems around us (family, friends, and our culture) have a significant influence on how individuals view themselves and view others. I use systemic approaches to explore any relational patterns that are factoring in your relationship’s issues and help you create new patterns that will serve you better.

Ruth Rodriguez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate in Texas (#203896) under the supervision of Kenneth Bateman (#415). She graduated from Southwestern Assemblies of God University with a BS in Counseling and earned her Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling from Capella University. She has experience working with individuals, couples, and families with an emphasis on coping strategies, depression and anxiety, adolescents and their families, pre-marital therapy, and couples’ issues. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists.