- Focus on sleep
- Practical coping skills
- Empathic listening
About Perla
Perla Campos Ruiz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who focuses on helping people manage stress, sleep difficulties, anxiety, and life changes. She presents a calm, nonjudgmental presence and aims to create a space where individuals can talk through hard things and find practical ways to feel better. Perla writes plainly and listens closely to each person’s story.
She has provided therapy since 2017 and works with people who have faced a range of challenges. That work includes supporting victims of crime and domestic violence and helping clients involved with the Department of Children and Family Services. Perla has also worked in correctional health care and hospitals with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, post-traumatic stress, and substance use concerns.
Perla focuses on clear connections between life experience and daily choices. In sessions she helps clients notice patterns, learn coping skills, and try new behaviors that fit their goals. She emphasizes practical steps that can be used between meetings to improve sleep, mood, and stress management.
Her approach is compassionate and straightforward. She encourages people to name what they are feeling and to test small changes. Perla supports work on relationships, parenting concerns, career stress, self-esteem, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose.
People who value direct feedback and a caring listener may find her style helpful. She provides services in California and offers therapy in English.
Evidence-based approaches that help with sleep and stress
Perla uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people make small, useful changes. One approach focuses on identifying patterns that interfere with sleep and daily routines, then testing simple adjustments to improve rest and daytime functioning. Another approach centers on building coping skills for anxiety and stress, teaching practical strategies to manage racing thoughts and lower tension in the body.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to understand symptoms, daily habits, and goals, then try methods that fit those needs. If something doesn't help, adjustments are made together so the plan matches real-life priorities.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep continuity of care during life transitions and coordinate work on sleep, stress, and coping skills around everyday commitments.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns are addressed here?
Common topics include stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, parenting strains, grief, anger, relationship and family issues, career questions, and ADHD-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapist's approach?
The therapist offers a direct, empathetic style that focuses on understanding life experiences and building practical coping skills people can use day to day.
What relevant experience does the therapist bring?
Perla has worked since 2017 with victims of crime and domestic violence, people involved with DCFS, and in correctional and hospital settings supporting anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, and substance use concerns.
What credentials and where is the therapist licensed?
The therapist holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients be seen?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.