Paola Soto-Ruiz , LCSW

Paola Soto-Ruiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She works with people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, motivation challenges, and struggles with self-esteem and confidence. Her practice also includes support for trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, grief, and attachment-related concerns. Paola approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each client’s unique needs and life context.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Paola integrates evidence-informed methods to help clients build understanding, resilience, and healthier patterns of relating to themselves and others. She emphasizes empowerment and collaborative work, recognizing the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life. Through a tailored therapeutic relationship, Paola offers support and guidance as clients take the first steps toward meaningful change and sustained well-being.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Paola Soto-Ruiz draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns of connection and trust that shape relationships. This approach helps people understand early caregiving influences and build stronger, more secure ways of relating to partners, family members, and themselves. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - a practical method for addressing anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching specific skills for day-to-day coping. For those affected by trauma and post-traumatic stress, Paola incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate to help process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Paola works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor techniques that fit their circumstances. She guides decisions about which methods to try and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Paola is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other commitments and allow clients to engage in care from their own environments while working with licensed professionals to pursue personal growth.