Perla Campos Ruiz, LMFT

Perla Campos Ruiz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who has offered therapeutic services to individuals aged 4 and older since 2017. She has experience providing individual therapy to people impacted by crime, domestic violence, and cases involving the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Her background also includes work in correctional health care and hospital settings, supporting clients who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress, and substance use concerns.

Perla emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space where clients can share their stories and explore how past and present experiences shape feelings and choices. She works with clients to identify practical, healthy coping skills that can be applied in daily life, helping them move toward clearer decision making and improved emotional regulation. A collaborative and empathetic listener, Perla acknowledges that beginning therapy can feel intimidating and aims to support clients through that process with patience and respect.

Clients can expect an approach that honors their perspective while offering new ways to understand challenges and build resilience. As an LMFT, Perla brings training in family-centered care to help individuals navigate relationships, parenting concerns, grief, life transitions, and other personal goals.

Evidence-based approaches and online care for families and individuals

Perla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on building practical coping skills to manage stress, anxiety, and mood concerns. These skills-oriented strategies teach concrete tools clients can use day to day to reduce overwhelm and improve emotional regulation.

She also applies a family-centered perspective that explores relationship patterns and parenting dynamics. This approach helps clients understand how family roles and interactions influence feelings and choices, and it supports healthier communication and problem solving within relationships.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Perla collaborates with each client to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online therapy with Perla is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules or when in-person sessions are not feasible. These options make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, access consistent support, and maintain momentum between sessions with licensed professionals.