Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Pedro works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Pedro
Pedro Ruiz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and struggles with self-esteem. He speaks English and Spanish and works from Washington. His style aims to make difficult issues feel more manageable so people can take clearer next steps.
Pedro focuses on practical, down-to-earth conversations. He listens for patterns that keep problems recurring and helps people try new ways of responding. Sessions often include talking through emotions, identifying unhelpful thoughts, and practicing small behavioral changes that can reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
Background and approach
He pays particular attention to problems that feed into anger and addiction. That can mean addressing past trauma, communication breakdowns, or cycles of guilt and shame that make change harder. He also supports people dealing with abandonment fears, codependency, and family tensions tied to infidelity or parenting roles.
Pedro brings five years of clinical experience to his work and uses methods drawn from evidence-based therapeutic techniques. He keeps the work collaborative and paced to each person's comfort level. For many clients this means short-term goals at first, followed by deeper exploration as trust grows.
People choosing Pedro can expect direct, respectful feedback and practical strategies to try between meetings. He helps clients set realistic steps toward better emotional balance, improved communication, and clearer decision making.
What Pedro works with
Everything Pedro lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Pedro's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Men's issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches that guide online work and progress
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques emphasize practical steps clients can try between sessions. One approach focuses on skills to manage strong emotions and reactivity, teaching breathing, grounding, and moment-to-moment tools that reduce anger and panic. These techniques help when feelings escalate and when someone wants clearer ways to respond.Another approach helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking. This can lower anxiety, reduce rumination, and make it easier to change behaviors related to addiction or avoidance. A trauma-informed perspective is often used when past hurts or PTSD symptoms are present, helping to pace work so people feel steady while addressing painful memories.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, pace, and preferences. That might start with skills training and move toward deeper processing as comfort grows.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it simpler to fit meetings into busy lives, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from different locations. It also makes it easier to maintain continuity when schedules are unpredictable, helping people keep momentum toward their goals.
Questions people ask about Pedro
What kinds of problems does Pedro help with?
He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on related issues such as communication problems, codependency, family tensions, and men's issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is practical and collaborative. He listens closely, offers direct feedback, and suggests small behavior changes to test between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with people on anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship-related concerns.
What credentials and location apply to his practice?
He is a Washington LMHC and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.