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Licensed Therapist & Wellness Coach

Therapy that moves you forward — not just through the past.

Doctoral-level, integrative care for adults ready to build real resilience, emotional clarity, and lasting internal stability. Serving 7 states in-person and virtually.

Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla

DSW · LCSW · CCM · BCD · CLWC

  • DSW Doctor of Social Work
  • LCSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • CCM Certified Case Manager
  • BCD Board Certified Diplomate
  • CLWC Certified Life & Wellness Coach

Licensed in

California Colorado Florida Nevada New Mexico Texas Wyoming
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Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla, DSW LCSW
DSW · LCSW · CCM · BCD · CLWC

Two decades of clinical excellence.

Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla's path to becoming a clinician began at age 13 with the sudden loss of her father — an experience that planted the seed of her life's purpose: to be the kind of support she needed during her own darkest moments.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Law and Society from UC Santa Barbara, her Master of Social Work from the University of Southern California, and her Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from USC — completing it during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over two decades, she has served as a Medical Social Worker, Case Manager, and Behavioral Health Therapist — bringing doctoral-level depth, board-certified credentials, and genuine compassion to every client she works with.

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As Seen In
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Oct 2025
Featured Article
"Exploring Life & Business with Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla"
"Every challenge has the potential to become a victory, and my purpose is to walk alongside people until they believe that too."
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Accepting most major insurance plans.

Dr. Cindy is credentialed with a wide range of insurance providers across all 7 licensed states — making high-quality doctoral-level therapy accessible to more clients.

Aetna
Cigna
United Healthcare (Optum)
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Blue Shield of California
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of New Mexico
Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Anthem EAP
Oscar (Optum)
Oxford (Optum)
Carelon Behavioral Health
Quest Behavioral Health
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield NJ
Independence Blue Cross PA
Ascension (SmartHealth)
Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts
Military OneSource (Evernorth)
Providence Health Plan
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Clinical depth meets high-level growth.

"You don't have to keep paying for what you've already survived. This work is about breaking the cycle — so the wounds of your past stop making decisions in your present."

Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla is a doctoral-level licensed clinical social worker and certified life and wellness coach who offers something most practitioners can't — the rigor of an elite clinician combined with the forward-moving clarity of a mindset coach.

With advanced training and board-level credentials, Dr. Cindy works at the intersection of clinical therapy and high-performance personal development. Clients come in feeling reactive, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed — and leave with a clearer sense of themselves, stronger emotional regulation, and the internal tools to navigate whatever life brings next.

Her practice is integrative by design — drawing from somatic body-based therapy, cognitive behavioral frameworks, and trauma-informed clinical practice. Rather than cataloguing what went wrong, sessions build what you need going forward: resilience, clarity, and genuine internal stability.

Dr. Cindy holds a Doctor of Social Work (DSW) and is licensed across seven states, making high-quality doctoral-level care accessible to adults nationwide through both in-person and virtual sessions.

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Three pillars of integrative care.

No single modality fits every person. Dr. Cindy draws from all three to work with the whole person — mind, body, nervous system, and belief patterns.

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Somatic & Body-Based

Healing isn't only cognitive. Body-awareness practices help regulate your nervous system and release deeply held patterns — addressing what talk therapy alone can't reach.

02

Cognitive & Mindset-Focused

Identify and shift the belief systems, thought patterns, and inner narratives that quietly run your decisions, limit your potential, and keep you stuck in familiar cycles.

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Trauma-Informed Care

All work is grounded in trauma-informed principles — your history is honored, your pace is respected, and your safety is always the foundation of every session.

Adults who are ready for real change.

  • High-achievers navigating burnout or identity shifts
  • Individuals rebuilding after difficult seasons or trauma
  • People experiencing anxiety, stress, or emotional reactivity
  • Those navigating major life transitions — career, relationships, loss
  • Adults who know they're capable of more and are ready to act
  • Anyone seeking therapy that moves, not just processes
"Clients come in feeling reactive, disconnected, or quietly overwhelmed — and leave with the internal tools to navigate whatever comes next."
— Dr. Cindy Ruelas-Tafolla, DSW, LCSW

Accessible across 7 states, in-person & virtually.

Dr. Cindy is fully licensed to practice in seven states — providing the same doctoral-level, integrative care whether you're across town or across the country.

CA
California
Los Angeles · San Diego · San Francisco
Accepting New Clients
CO
Colorado
Denver · Colorado Springs · Boulder
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FL
Florida
Miami · Orlando · Tampa
Accepting New Clients
NV
Nevada
Las Vegas · Reno · Henderson
Accepting New Clients
NM
New Mexico
Albuquerque · Santa Fe · Las Cruces
Accepting New Clients
TX
Texas
Dallas · Houston · Austin · San Antonio
Accepting New Clients
WY
Wyoming
Cheyenne · Casper · Jackson
Accepting New Clients

Everything you need to know.

Do you accept insurance?

Yes! Dr. Cindy is credentialed with most major insurance providers including Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem, Oscar, Carelon, and many more across all 7 licensed states.

How much does therapy cost without insurance?

Self-pay sessions start at $165 for a 50-minute session. A free 15-minute consultation is available to discuss your needs before committing to any sessions.

Do you offer virtual therapy sessions?

Yes. Dr. Cindy offers both in-person and secure virtual sessions — making high-quality doctoral-level care accessible to clients across all 7 licensed states.

What is your therapeutic approach?

Dr. Cindy uses an integrative approach combining somatic (body-based) therapy, cognitive behavioral frameworks, and trauma-informed practice — tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals.

How long does therapy take?

Every person's journey is different. Some clients experience significant shifts in a few months while others benefit from longer-term support. Dr. Cindy works collaboratively with you to set goals and track progress throughout.

How do I get started?

Schedule a Consultation via the booking link. This is a no-pressure conversation to see if Dr. Cindy is the right fit for you — no commitment required.

Real results from real people.

Clients across 7 states have experienced meaningful, lasting change through Dr. Cindy's integrative approach to therapy and wellness coaching.

★★★★★

"Working with Dr. Cindy has been life-changing. For the first time I feel like I'm actually moving forward instead of just surviving. She has a gift for helping you see yourself clearly without judgment."

— Client, Texas
★★★★★

"I came in burnt out and disconnected from myself. Dr. Cindy helped me rebuild from the inside out. Her approach is unlike any therapy I've tried — it actually addresses the root, not just the symptoms."

— Client, California
★★★★★

"The combination of therapy and coaching is exactly what I needed. I didn't just feel better — I gained real tools to handle life differently. Dr. Cindy genuinely cares about your growth."

— Client, Colorado

Transparent, accessible pricing.

Dr. Cindy accepts most major insurance plans and offers competitive self-pay rates for those without coverage or who prefer private pay.

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Individual Therapy

$165

Per 50-minute session — self-pay rate

  • 50-minute individual session
  • In-person or virtual
  • Integrative, evidence-based care
  • Somatic & cognitive approaches
  • Trauma-informed framework
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Free Consultation

$0

15-minute introductory call

  • No commitment required
  • Discuss your goals
  • Ask questions freely
  • Find the right fit
  • Schedule within 24 hours
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Tools & support for your healing journey.

Dr. Cindy has curated these resources to support your mental health, wellness, and personal growth between sessions and beyond.

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Mental Health Articles & Blogs

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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Wellness Guide
Foundations of Wellness: A Practical Guide to Thriving in All Eight Dimensions of Life
A comprehensive, clinician-curated guide to building lasting wellness across every area of life — emotional, physical, financial, spiritual, social, occupational, environmental, and intellectual.
⬇ Download Free PDF →
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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Body & Anxiety Guide
Anxiety Lives in the Body: Understanding Physical Anxiety and How to Interrupt It
Discover how anxiety manifests in the nervous system, recognize the physical signals your body sends, and learn five clinically grounded strategies to break the cycle and build genuine resilience.
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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Rumination Guide
Quiet the Mental Spiral: Six Strategies to Break Free from Chronic Rumination
Discover six practical, evidence-based skills to recognize overthinking patterns, quiet the mental noise, and redirect your energy toward what truly matters.
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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Burnout & Recovery Guide
When Survival Becomes Exhaustion: Breaking the Stress–Depletion–Withdrawal Cycle for Good
Understand how chronic stress leads to depletion and withdrawal — and discover six clinically grounded strategies to identify, interrupt, and step out of the spiral for good.
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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Daily Habits Guide
One Percent Better, Every Day: Small Daily Habits That Transform Mental Health
A clinician's menu of 30+ small, sustainable daily habits — organized by category — that compound over time into genuine emotional resilience and lasting wellbeing.
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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Trauma & Culture Guide
When the Body Keeps the Score of a Wounded Culture
Explore how trauma, disconnection, and cultural forces shape illness — and discover what genuine healing actually requires. Includes six personal reflection questions.
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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Grief Journal Guide
Writing Through Loss: 25 Grief Journal Prompts & a Clinician's Guide to Getting Started
25 original journal prompts across 5 dimensions of grief — with clinician notes for each — plus a practical guide to starting your grief journaling practice.
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FREE
Dr. Cindy's Grief Guide
Losing a Parent: What Grief Really Looks Like — and How to Move Through It
An integrated clinical guide covering grief in the body, 5 things no one warned you about, and 7 evidence-based strategies for moving through the loss of a parent.
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Ready to begin? Let's talk.

Schedule a Consultation to see if Dr. Cindy is the right fit for you. No pressure — just a real conversation about where you are and where you want to go.

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