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Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted

Bicultural/Bilingual Marriage and Family Therapist Hortensia Halsted-Ruelas Bilingual/Bicultural Mental Health Clinician
In-person In-person
Telehealth Telehealth
Specializes in: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Academic stress, ADD/ADHD,
In network with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Magellan, Carelon Behavioral Health,

Introduction

I am a therapist who provides culturally responsive care to individuals, adolescents, and their families. I bring twenty-five years of experience in special education, supporting students with learning challenges and students with neurodivergent needs, and six years of clinical experience helping adolescents and adults navigate trauma, abandonment, PTSD, depression, anxiety, stress, social anxiety, parent–teen relationship challenges, ADHD, and immigration-related stressors. My approach is trauma-informed, warm, and culturally sensitive—always centered on you, your strengths, and your unique story. I lead with curiosity, warmth, and compassion. I know it can be scary to meet someone new, but taking that first step can be the start of healing. ¡Estoy aquí para acompañarte en tu proceso!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Hispanic/Latinx, Biracial/Multiracial

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts insurance
  • Offers flexible fees

Licenses

  • LMFT #154668 (CA)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Payment options Offers flexible fees

Pay with insurance

Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Anthem
  • Magellan
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • BlueCross and BlueShield

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Offer slide scale $200 - $250

Locations

Video Office

FAQ

Is Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted offer telehealth appointments? Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted specialize in? Hortensia Ruelas-Halsted specializes in the following areas: Abandonment, ADD/ADHD, Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Child or Adolescent, Cultural Adjustment, Depression, Life Transitions, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, PTSD, Relationship Issues, School Issues, Social Anxiety, Trauma, and Cultural and Systemic Oppression.
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