Ruben, Amy

My practice is Anti-Racist, Multi-cultural & Social Justice focused. The way that I work is non-discriminatory and inclusive to people of all identities. In our work together, I hold with intention and awareness how the intersections of race, ethnicity, culture, age, size, class, religion, spirituality, sexuality, and gender show up in your life and in our work together.

So you might be familiar with the idea that your mind and body are connected, but you don't really know much more than that. Let's take a look at what happens to our bodies under stress. When faced with an overwhelming event, the human body, like all mammals, must complete a primitive process: preparing for the event, reacting or responding to it, and then discharging the accumulated energy once the threat has passed.

Daily distress can create feelings of depletion, overwhelm, and never-ending anxiety. This often results in feeling stuck, disconnected from self, difficulty in creating satisfying connections with others, and a sense that things will never change. This is when therapy can help! Individual Therapy offers an incredible opportunity for growth, change and moving out of stuckness.

Virtual therapy (often referred to as telehealth, teletherapy, or online therapy) is an offering in which we meet remotely through video instead of in person. Frequent work travel, or an inconsistent work schedule, makes in-person therapy hard to maintain. Managing physical disability, chronic pain, chronic illness or any physical limitation makes travel difficult.

A thriving relationship needs consistent nourishment, just like a garden. When we tend to a garden, we first build the foundation: a nutrient dense soil. We then plant seeds, fertilize it, mulch it, water it, weed it, and make sure it has optimal sunlight. Similarly, in relationships, we must first build the foundation: trust and safety.