Ruben Zurita

Ruben Zurita is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico with 21 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship concerns. He also supports clients with LGBT-related issues and isolation or loneliness. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Ruben focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. He listens with respect and adapts sessions to each person's needs. He pays attention to mood regulation and builds plans to manage sadness, anxiety, and anger in daily life. His work draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based approaches to help people notice unhelpful thinking and choose actions that match their values. He also uses client-centered methods to create a steady, listening environment. Where relationships are a concern, elements of the Gottman Method inform how he addresses communication and connection. Ruben has a long history of helping people who have experienced trauma, abuse, immigration stress, and issues related to HIV or gender identity. He also addresses challenges such as communication problems, forgiveness, infidelity, and non-monogamous relationship dynamics. He aims to keep language clear and practical so people can try small changes between sessions. Ruben provides counseling through audio-visual channels only and does not offer phone or text message counseling. To begin, follow the Start Therapy process, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule a time that works with the clinician's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Ruben uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can help when worry, avoidance, or low mood gets in the way of meaningful activities. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and try practical behavior changes that reduce anxiety and improve mood. CBT is helpful for stress, social anxiety, and mood regulation. In addition, client-centered work guides sessions toward what matters most to the person and creates a steady, listening space for exploring concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Ruben will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and choose methods together. He adjusts techniques over time so the work fits what the person needs and what feels useful in daily life.

Ruben provides counseling through audio-visual channels only and does not offer phone or text message counseling. If you want online sessions, confirm the specific session options and scheduling during the Start Therapy process. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow steady continuity of care even when routines change.