Paola Soto-Ruiz, LCSW

Therapist in Florida

Paola Soto-Ruiz is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.

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Licensed inFlorida
LicenseSW19646
NPI 1609356641
Experience8+ years
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

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About Paola

Paola Soto-Ruiz is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks English and Spanish and works with adults navigating family strain, grief, and life transitions. Her approach is warm and respectful, focused on understanding each person's story and building practical steps forward.

Paola uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. She combines that with client-centered listening and practical cognitive-behavioral techniques to help people change unhelpful thoughts and reactions.

Background and approach

For trauma-related concerns she can include trauma-focused work and EMDR as part of a plan when appropriate. Sessions start by hearing what matters most to the client and setting small, achievable goals. Conversations are tailored to each person so therapy fits their schedule, culture, and values.

Paola emphasizes collaboration and supports clients in noticing progress between sessions. She brings eight years of practice in behavioral health settings across Florida and works with multicultural concerns and young adult issues. Her goal is to help people build self-love, confidence, and better coping skills for everyday stresses and major life changes.

Paola frames therapy as a process of learning new patterns and practicing them in real life. She aims to empower clients to make steady changes while recognizing that healing takes time. People looking for bilingual support and a gentle, practical approach often find this style helpful.

Credentials

LCSW (Florida): License SW19646 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1609356641 · national provider identifier

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Focus areas and approaches

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Online support

How attachment-informed and practical therapies work online

Paola combines attachment-based ideas with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people make changes. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationship patterns influence present reactions and helps build safer ways of relating. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and reflecting back what matters to the client so they feel heard and understood. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and replaces them with more useful ways of thinking.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Paola works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's goals and situation, and she adjusts plans as progress unfolds. Clients are invited to weigh in on what feels most helpful during sessions and between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, homework check-ins, or when someone prefers typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules while maintaining continuity of care.

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Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Paola address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family strain, and issues around self-esteem. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, post-traumatic stress, multicultural concerns, self-love, women's issues, and young adult matters.

How would she describe her therapy style?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical tools. Paola uses attachment-based ideas and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients notice patterns and try new ways of coping.

What is her professional background?

Paola has eight years of experience working in behavioral health settings and supporting people through life changes and trauma-related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She also accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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