Paola Soto-Ruiz, LCSW

Paola Soto-Ruiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with eight years of professional experience. As an LCSW she has advanced training in clinical social work and works directly with individuals and families to address emotional and relational challenges. She provides services in both English and Spanish and supports clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, as well as difficulties with self-esteem and coping with life changes.

Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each person's unique circumstances. Paola works with families and young adults and gives particular attention to attachment issues, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, women's issues, and cultivating self-love. She believes the decision to seek change requires courage and views therapy as a collaborative process that empowers clients to build greater confidence and well-being.

Paola accepts international clients and offers flexible options for connecting. She aims to create a supportive environment where practical strategies and personal insight come together to help clients move toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Approaches Offered Online and What They Address

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of connection and emotional response. It helps clients who struggle with trust, closeness, or repeated relationship difficulties by exploring how past attachments influence present behavior and feelings.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and reflection. This approach is useful for building self-awareness, improving self-esteem, and navigating life transitions by supporting the client’s own goals and pace.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches practical skills to shift them. CBT is often used for stress, anxiety, depression, and problem solving by providing tools to change thoughts and actions that maintain distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Paola collaborates with clients to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and varied locations. Paola provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that works best for them. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate time constraints, and access licensed professionals from different places.