Website
http://www.serenitycounselingmarietta.com
Jessica Ruiz
Board Certified-TeleMental Health Provider, Marriage and Premarital Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor
About
My Christian faith is an important part of who I am, both personally and professionally. As a licensed professional counselor, I believe that God has called me to walk alongside individuals during some of life’s most challenging seasons, offering compassion, encouragement, and a safe space for healing and growth.
One of the scriptures that guides both my personal life and my work is Proverbs 3:5–6, which reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and acknowledge Him as He directs our paths. I also find encouragement in Romans 12:2, which speaks about the renewing of our minds. This scripture closely aligns with my therapeutic approach, particularly Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps individuals recognize and challenge unhealthy thought patterns while developing healthier ways of thinking and responding.
I believe that emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being are interconnected. My goal is to integrate evidence-based clinical practices with Biblical wisdom in a way that honors each client’s individual needs, beliefs, and spiritual journey.
Above all, I want my clients to feel heard, valued, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges, discover their strengths, and move toward meaningful healing and lasting change.
Provider details
Clinician's Sex/Gender
Female
Handicap Accessible
No
Cities
- Marietta
- Orlando
- Kennesaw
- Miami
Counties
- Cobb County
- Paulding
- Cherokee County
- Orange County
- Miami-Dade County
ZIPs
- 30064
- 30152
- 32801
- 32830
- 33132
Teleheath
Yes
Which state(s) do you offer Telehealth
- GA
- FL
Individual Sessions
- 50-60 min
Psychological Testing
No
Ages
- Adult (18-70)
Special Populations
- Pastors/Missionaries and their spouse/children
Talk Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT),
- Eclectic
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Mindfulness
Strengths
- Anxiety
- Women’s issues
- Stress
- Spiritual struggles
- Cognitive Struggles
Agree with the AACC Doctrinal Statement
Yes
Do you agree with the AACC Ethical Position
Yes
Biblical Integration – Verbally integrating Biblical principles, passages, doctrines, stories, and information into your treatment session
Yes
Do you utilize homework’s assignments for patients to do in between sessions?
Yes
What type of treatment approach do you utilize most frequently?
- Solution focused approach
How direct is your approach with patients?
- I share my insights, opinions, views and expertise with the patient
Payment Methods Accepted
- Credit Card
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- UnitedHealthcare
Do you accept payment plans
No
Do you provide or work with an organization that provides loans for treatment
No
Educational History
- School:Richmont Graduate University
- Degree:Masters Degree
- School:Kennesaw State University
- Degree:Undergrad
Years In Practice
17
License Numbers
- Name:State License
- Number:LPC005647
- State:
- GA
- Name:State License
- Number: TPMC1763
- State:
- FL
- Name:Board Certifications
- Number:CPCS4376
- State:
- GA
Professional Associations
- AACC
Do you agree that counseling is not fully Christian if a counselor’s faith shapes their posture but not their methods?
Yes
Do you agree that the deepest personal help a person needs cannot be fully received apart from faith in Christ, even through counseling?
Yes
Do you agree that Scripture speaks authoritatively to the deepest roots of human problems?
Yes
Do you agree that it is not appropriate to support or affirm a client’s chosen course of action when it conflicts with Scripture, even in the name of autonomy?
Yes
Do you agree that people do not possess all the internal resources needed for truth and healing apart from God, regardless of insight, support, or time?
Yes
