- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Fatherhood concerns
About Pedro
Pedro Ruiz is a licensed mental health counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He works with men on issues like self-esteem, anger, panic, and the pressures of fatherhood. He speaks English and Spanish to support a wider range of clients.
Pedro keeps sessions direct and compassionate. He focuses on real problems such as communication breakdowns, codependency, infidelity, and family tensions. In practical terms he helps people reduce panic attacks, manage phobias, and cope with traumatic memories.
His style centers on listening first, then building small, achievable steps. That can mean practicing new ways to talk with a partner, setting boundaries, or learning tools to calm anxiety. He pays attention to how guilt, shame, and abandonment fears shape behavior and relationships.
Pedro draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide change over time. He aims to help people grow self-love, repair relationships, and move beyond old patterns that keep them stuck. Sessions are paced to match each person's needs and goals.
With five years of experience and a Washington LMHC credential, Pedro blends practical strategies with steady support. He works with clients who want clear tools and honest conversation about the challenges they face. To begin, readers can follow the site’s steps to match and schedule a session.
Approaches and online therapy that fit your life
Pedro uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide change. One common approach focuses on practical skills to manage anxiety and panic - teaching breathing and grounding exercises, identifying triggers, and practicing responses to reduce acute symptoms. This helps people who experience panic attacks, social anxiety, or daily worry.Another approach centers on relationship and communication work, where sessions target patterns like codependency, anger, and trouble saying no. That work includes role-playing conversations, learning clearer ways to express needs, and repairing communication habits damaged by infidelity or family conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust over time based on what feels most helpful. Clients take an active role in choosing which techniques to keep and which to change.
If you want online therapy, please confirm the available session options before booking. The main practical benefits are flexibility and easier scheduling - online sessions can fit into a lunch break, avoid travel time, or make it simpler to maintain regular appointments. Depending on the format offered, some options may be better for quick check-ins while others allow longer, face-to-face style conversations with a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Pedro help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, and low self-esteem, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is direct and compassionate, focusing on listening first and then using practical steps to reduce symptoms and improve relationships.
What background does he bring to sessions?
Pedro has five years of clinical experience working with trauma, panic, phobias, and relationship struggles, including men's issues and fatherhood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Washington LMHC credential and practices in Washington state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.