Meet your therapist
Nice to meet you!
I’m Ruth Tsai
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
⭐ About Ruth
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker originally from the Bay Area but currently soaking up the sunnier days in Orange County. I have worked in school and community settings for over six years with kids and adolescents addressing ADHD, trauma, anxiety, and depression. My passions are meeting families where they are and approaching issues with a trauma-focused, cultural lens.
🙂 Style
Compassionate, Patient, Creative.
💬 Why did you become a therapist for kids and families?
I knew I always wanted to work with kids and families since my summers volunteering with indigenous communities in Costa Rica. I believe in partnering with families, harnessing and developing strengths they have to overcome barriers for change. The most magical moments as a therapist are providing the tools and space for children to grow and watching them thrive.
👍 Fun facts about Ruth
Proudest moment ❤️
Standing up for my older sister with Down Syndrome at school.Superpower 🦸
Unconditional Positive Regard
📚 Specialities
Adjustment, Anxiety, Inattention, Defiance, Grief & Loss, School Issues, Trauma.
👥 Approach
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP), Trauma-Focused CBT, Play Therapy, Art Therapy.
🤝 Works with
Children 4-9 and late teens.
🎓 Credentials
Human Development, BA from UCSD and Master's in Social Work from SDSU.
Received my certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and extensively trained in play and art therapy.
Licensed in California.
🌎 Languages
English, Spanish.
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What families are saying about Ruth
"Meeting with someone to give us suggestions has been helpful to guiding us toward a better relationship with our son.”
— Manatee mom
“I’m learning to be calm and trust my parenting skills and to have a better relationship with my kids.”
— Manatee dad