Yvette Ruiz is a National Certified Counselor , Licensed Professional Counselor and published author of the workbook titled Renaissance Program: Empowering Abused Women One Step At a Time. She specializes in therapy with individuals, couples, children, adolescents and teens and maintains a private practice in Lancaster, PA.
With over 6 years experience as a psychotherapist, 2 1/2 years as the Outpatient Coordinator of the Mental Health Outpatient Program at T.W. Ponessa & Associates Counseling Services, Inc and as a graduate of Lancaster Bible College specializing in Elementary School Counseling she is currently serving as a private practitioner working with a broad spectrum of clients. Among her areas of expertise are Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), working with female victims of Domestic violence and Mental Health disorders.
Yvette is also an interactive, bi-lingual Spanish, client centered therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support, teach and provide practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates evidenced based methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing.
Education:
| Master of Education, Elementary School Counseling Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA |
2007-2011 |
| Bachelor of Arts, Economics Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY |
1986-1996 |
License, Certifications & Awards:
Graduated with High Honors from the Masters of Education Elementary School Counseling Program
Licensed Professional Counselor
PA Certified School Counselor
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Mental Health First Aid USA Certification
Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist for Traumatized Children and Families
Certified Facilitator, Prepare/Enrich marriage and premarital counseling program
Additional Training: (This is not a complete list)
Psychopharmacology
Treatment Interventions with Trauma
Personality Disorders and DSM 5 Training
Mind and Mental Health
Identifying ASD in Young Children
Resiliency in Clinical Practice
The Intersection of Multicultural Competence and Emotional Intelligence in Supervisory Relationship Concepts
Typical vs. Atypical Development ins ASD Children
Counseling Couples
Understanding and Treating OCD
Evidenced Based ABA Practice
The Nature of Hope
Transcendental Motivation
Understanding Themes in Play Therapy
Prepare/ Enrich couple’s training
Mandated Reporter Training
Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) Part II
Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) Part I
Clinical Supervision: Proven Tools and Techniques for Success
The Happy Couple
Caring for the Caregivers
Complex Cases, Multiple Co-morbidities, Health
Writing Circles and Mental Health
Revolutionizing Diagnosis & Treatment Using the DSM-V
Extraordinary Relationships
Trauma and Play Therapy
Professional Activities and Memberships: Member of the American Psychological Association