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- Parenting support
- Anxiety and depression
- Grief and loss
About Perla
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with seven years of experience, Perla Campos Ruiz focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, and related concerns. She works directly with individuals and uses practical conversation to help people understand how life experiences shape feelings and choices.
Perla has provided individual therapy since 2017, including work with victims of crime and domestic violence and people involved with the Department of Children and Family Services. She has experience in correctional health care and hospital settings, supporting people with anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress, and substance use issues.
Her approach centers on listening to each person’s story and offering clear perspectives that make coping skills easier to use day to day. Sessions focus on recognizing patterns, naming emotions, and trying small changes that fit into real life. She describes therapy as a place to talk without judgment while learning practical ways to manage stress and strong emotions.
Perla also addresses relationship and family concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, career-related stress, ADHD-related challenges, and areas such as guilt, shame, emptiness, and life purpose. She pays attention to women’s issues and supports people working on self-love and rebuilding direction after loss or change.
People who choose her work can expect straightforward, conversational sessions that prioritize concrete coping strategies and clearer decision-making. She asks clients about goals and daily routines so suggested skills match each person’s circumstances.
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How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Perla draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. One approach emphasizes identifying emotional patterns and building small coping strategies to reduce anxiety and manage stress. Another approach works on understanding how past experiences influence current choices and feelings, which can help with grief, shame, or relationship concerns.Finding the best approach is collaborative. Perla asks about a person’s goals, daily life, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they choose which techniques to try and adjust them as needed so the work fits the client’s needs and preferences.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is difficult, and remove travel time so people can work on issues from home or between responsibilities. Licensed professionals can guide how to use the chosen format effectively and adapt exercises so they work well in remote sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Perla commonly address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationships, family issues, grief, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, coaching, and ADHD. Additional areas include emptiness, guilt and shame, life purpose, self-love, and women’s issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a conversational, practical style that emphasizes listening and offering perspectives. Sessions aim to identify patterns and build clear coping skills clients can use daily.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Perla has seven years of clinical experience providing individual therapy since 2017 across community, hospital, and correctional settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California.
Which languages are sessions available in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.