Ruth Rodriguez, LMFT

  • Populations Served: teens (13+), adults, couples, families

  • Specialties: depression, anxiety, stress management, trauma, childhood trauma, PTSD, OCD, relationship challenges, intimacy issues, family dynamics, pre-marital counseling, couples counseling, identity development,

  • Education:

    • Masters in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy (Capella University)

    • Bachelor of Science in Counseling (Southwestern Assemblies of God University)

  • Languages: English, Spanish

  • Location: Richardson, TX (in person or telehealth)

  • Insurance: Aetna, Cigna

  • Self-pay cost: $150 per session

Getting to know Ruth

Ruth Rodriguez is an experienced and compassionate therapist who works with individuals, couples, and families to ensure a better quality of life. Ruth takes a thoughtful approach to mental health, emphasizing how family-of-origin and current relationships shape her clients' wellbeing.

Ruth specializes in all stages of couples counseling, from premarital counseling, which she believes is vital to the success of marriage and helps couples be prepared for the ups and downs, to teaching problem-solving and communication skills that help couples achieve a more satisfying relationship. In her approach with individual clients struggling with anxiety, OCD, stress, trauma, PTSD, or family conflict, Ruth uses techniques such as Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She is an approved facilitator of the Prepare & Enrich program and is trained in couples therapy interventions including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Intergenerational Family Therapy (IFT), and Gottman methods.

She is from Texas and has lived here all her life. As a young adult, Ruth started realizing many people were struggling with mental health issues and wanted to help. She was curious about what caused these problems and decided to go into counseling. Also, as a Christian who grew up in church, she became aware of the struggles and challenges that many Christians face in the ministry. Whether they are personal issues or faith issues brought on by the faith community, Ruth knew she could help others with these issues. Her faith in God is a priority in her life and she would not be where she is now without the grace of God.

Ruth earned her Masters in Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. She prioritizes a safe space and a no-judgment zone in her sessions. She believes that in order for there to be a change, people need to be heard and feel understood. She endeavors to provide a safe space to all her clients and help them get to where they want.

In her spare time, Ruth is a music enthusiast and likes to sing and play the piano. Ruth serves at her local church as the worship director, and she and her husband both enjoy volunteering at their church.