Ruben Zurita

Ruben Zurita is a licensed clinical professional counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and relationship concerns. He also supports those facing LGBT issues, mood regulation difficulties, and related struggles like isolation or communication problems. Ruben works in both English and Spanish and offers counseling through audio-visual channels only.

Ruben draws on practical, straightforward methods in sessions. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Client-centered and mindfulness approaches shape a respectful, nonjudgmental space for conversation.

Sessions focus on building skills for day-to-day life. That can mean learning ways to calm intense anger, improving communication, or managing persistent anxiety. Ruben aims to tailor each plan so it fits the person in front of him rather than relying on one fixed method.

With 21 years as an independent LPCC, Ruben has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, HIV/AIDS, and immigration-related stress. He emphasizes sensitivity to multicultural and LGBTQ realities and supports people navigating non-monogamous relationships and complex sexual identity questions.

Ruben asks clients to start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on his availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time, and formats are provided via audio-visual channels rather than phone or text.

How Ruben's Approaches Work Online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people get clearer about what matters to them and take small steps toward those values even when feelings are strong. It can be useful for anger, anxiety, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and change patterns that keep problems going.

Ruben also brings client-centered and mindfulness elements into online sessions, keeping the focus on listening, validation, and simple practices to calm the body and mind. Figuring out which mix of approaches fits best is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps in real life.

Ruben provides counseling through audio-visual channels only, so confirm the exact session options when you book. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins if needed, and remove the need to travel. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills between meetings where they live and work, and the therapist will help adapt exercises so they work in the client's everyday routine.