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Paola Soto-Ruiz, LCSW

Florida LCSW specializing in anxiety and trauma
  • Bilingual English and Spanish
  • Trauma and grief expertise
  • Client-centered approach

About Paola Soto-Ruiz

Paola Soto-Ruiz is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, family conflicts, grief, and the challenges of life transitions. She also focuses on attachment issues, multicultural concerns, post-traumatic stress, self-love, women's issues, and young adult concerns.

She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to match individual needs and goals. Paola emphasizes a collaborative relationship that supports clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life. Her style centers on empowering clients through tailored strategies and compassionate guidance.

Whether someone seeks help for immediate coping skills, deeper trauma work, or support through significant life changes, Paola aims to create a therapeutic process that honors each person’s unique background and priorities. Her training as an LCSW reflects specialized clinical preparation to assess, diagnose, and provide evidence-informed interventions while attending to cultural and relational factors that shape healing.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGrief

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Paola Soto-Ruiz have?

Paola Soto-Ruiz has eight years of professional experience providing mental health care.

Is Paola Soto-Ruiz a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are FL LCSW SW19646.

In which languages does Paola Soto-Ruiz provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Paola Soto-Ruiz located?

Paola Soto-Ruiz practices in Florida.

How can I work with Paola Soto-Ruiz as my therapist?

You can work with Paola Soto-Ruiz through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Paola Soto-Ruiz work with international clients?

Yes, Paola Soto-Ruiz works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Paola Soto-Ruiz cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic approaches for online care



Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes relationships and how early bonds shape current patterns. It helps people understand how their connections with others influence emotions and behaviors, and it can be useful for issues like attachment concerns, family conflict, and relational stress.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's pace. This approach supports self-exploration, increased self-esteem, and personal growth by honoring the client's perspective and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used to treat anxiety, depression, and stress by teaching concrete strategies for coping and problem solving.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Paola works with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with a licensed professional brings flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to integrate care into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access therapy across distances while working toward meaningful change.

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