- CBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
- Values based work
About Bertha
Bertha Ruvalcaba is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and aim to help people manage strong emotions and day-to-day challenges.
Bertha uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people notice what keeps them stuck. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and next steps. Mindfulness exercises and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when they fit the situation.
Her style focuses on clear steps rather than long explanations. People practice small changes in the moment and try them between sessions. Bertha helps clients break big problems into manageable tasks and track progress over time.
She has worked across a range of concerns including family problems, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care issues, postpartum depression, grief after separation, and recovery from sexual assault and domestic violence. Bertha also supports people struggling with feelings of guilt, shame, isolation, and low self-esteem.
Sessions begin by outlining practical goals and simple strategies to try. Over time the work moves toward building skills to handle intense feelings and to make choices that fit what matters most to the client. To get started, users follow the site steps to match and schedule an initial appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Bertha uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often involve setting concrete tasks to try between meetings and reviewing results together. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values while tolerating difficult feelings that arise.These approaches are explained and chosen collaboratively. The therapist will help the client decide which methods to try based on current struggles, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative selection is part of the early sessions so clients understand what to expect and what to practice.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy life. It can also let clients use brief check-ins, practice mindfulness exercises together, and complete behavioral experiments without traveling to an office.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Bertha works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and anger among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses a mix of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods and mindfulness practices in a practical, skills-focused way.
How much experience does she have?
Bertha has 20 years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific fees are provided during the matching and scheduling steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.