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Rachel

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Therapist | Consultant | mama

Welcome to my universe, where parenting advice is practical, encouraging, and easy to implement.

I'm Rachel Ruiz: a developmental expert with over ten years under my belt guiding families from all walks of life through the great parenting conundrums of the digital age.

When I'm not playing detective with youth and families, I'm deep-diving into the wonders of the nervous system, developmental psychology, and the intersection of technology and mental health.

No parenting topic is off limits in my book. I'm here to bring freedom for all to fully embody the joy of being a modern parent.

Let's journey together and discover the inner magic of nailing those teachable moments.

hey i'm rachel

my journey

this is how i got here...

I began practicing school-based therapy in 2014, discovering how to relate to young people's emotions, neurobiology, and culture. I wanted to intervene proactively on key issues for children and youth, such as access to arts and enrichment, suicide prevention, and digital citizenship. I became an administrator and consultant for nonprofits, building programs from the ground up.

Upon launching my private mental health practice in 2021, it became clear the need for compassionate, judgement-free parenting support was lacking and lagging behind the times.