Bertha Ruvalcaba
Compassionate, experienced social worker focused on practical change
LCSW California
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English, Spanish
About Bertha
Bertha Ruvalcaba is a California-licensed LCSW who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related life challenges. She brings twenty years of clinical experience to each case, working alongside clients to clarify goals and develop practical strategies for coping and growth.
Background and approach
Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with acceptance-based and mindfulness practices, adapting interventions to the needs and preferences of the person in therapy. Sessions prioritize respectful listening and collaborative problem solving so clients can explore difficult feelings, rebuild self-esteem, and address relationship or family concerns.
Fluent in English and Spanish, she has supported individuals through a wide range of concerns including bipolar mood issues, grief and caregiving stress, postpartum depression, and recovery from sexual assault or domestic violence.
Bertha describes the decision to begin therapy as a courageous step and emphasizes a nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and emotions can be named and worked through together.
Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Access
Bertha integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into online work, using practical strategies and values-guided methods to support change. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and developing concrete skills for managing anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult emotions and committing to actions that align with personal values to build a meaningful life.She also draws from client-centered principles to create a collaborative and empathetic space during remote sessions, prioritizing the client’s preferences and lived experience when selecting tools and strategies. Finding the right blend of approaches is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist and client work together to determine which methods suit the client’s goals, needs, and comfort level over time.
Online therapy with Bertha is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication preferences. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access consistent support during life transitions, and practice skills between sessions in everyday contexts.
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Experience
20+ years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish