Meet Your Therapist
Ruben Lima
MS, LMHC-QS, BA
he, him · Licensed Mental Health Counselor
10+
Years in Practice
MS, LMHC-QS
Credentials
English & Español
Languages
In-Person & Online
Availability
"You are not broken. You do not have to carry this by yourself."
About Ruben
A Decade of Compassionate Care
I provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and emotions openly. Together, we work to develop effective coping strategies, increase self-awareness, and build the resilience needed to navigate life's challenges. I invite you to take this important step toward healing.
My approach integrates evidence-based practices with authentic compassion to support you in creating a more balanced and fulfilling life.
With nearly ten years of experience in clinical practice within the behavioral health profession, I am an integrative, holistic, and behaviorist therapist with a strong educational background in human development and behavioral modification. I'm licensed in the State of Florida.
Who I Help
I help adults, teens, and children who struggle with anxiety, depression, trauma, and life changes. Together we set clear goals, build coping and emotion regulation skills, and strengthen relationships in a structured, warm, and straightforward therapeutic space.
Credentials
- License: Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) — MH18989.
- Certifications:
- LMHC Qualified Supervisor
- Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
- Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS)
- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider (ADHD-CCSP)
- Behavioral Lead Analyst
- Cognitive-Behavioral & Integrative Therapist
- Professional Affiliations:
- American Counseling Association (ACA)
- American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA)
- Florida Mental Health Counselors Association (FMHCA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
- Florida Department of Health (FDH)
- Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling (FBCSWMFTMHC)
- Languages: English & Español
Areas of Focus
Specialties & Expertise
Top Specialties
Additional Expertise
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
"I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including Adlerian, CBT, DBT, Emotionally Focused, Family Systems, Humanistic, Mindfulness-Based, and Trauma-Focused therapy. Your experience will be a compassionate, tailored journey to heal childhood wounds, build resilience, and foster self-awareness. Together, we'll create lasting emotional well-being and stronger, healthier relationships."
Client Focus
- Ages: Children (6–10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)
- Participants: Individuals, Couples, Family
- Communities: Gay Allied, Single Parent
- Ethnicities: Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino
Investment in Your Wellbeing
Session Fees
Individual Session
$175
per session
Couples Session
$200
per session
Group Therapy
$50 – $70 per session
per session
Sliding scale available — apply if you may be eligible
Group Therapy Program
Healing Journey
A trauma-focused group therapy designed to provide a safe, supportive space for individuals who experience anxiety, emotional distress, or unresolved trauma. Through guided discussion, evidence-based techniques, and mindfulness practices, participants explore the connection between past experiences and current emotional patterns.
Ready to Take the First Step?
Reaching out is the hardest part. Call or email for a free 15-minute consultation — I'm here to make the rest feel manageable.