I am licensed in California with over 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Adoption and foster care, Caregiver issues and stress, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Emptiness, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
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We are still getting to know each other, but so far she has a great energy. I felt very listened to and very understood. I’m feeling very positive that she’ll be able to help me in the ways I’m looking for.
Written on Mar 02, 2026 after therapy with Bertha for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and adhd
It has been a pleasure working with Bertha, I feel validated by her
Written on Feb 26, 2026 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Bertha Ruvalcaba makes you feel understood, and heard. She accept your experiences without judgment. And provides
effective techniques and tools to help with the situation your are dealing with. Amazing therapist!!
Written on Jan 15, 2026 after therapy with Bertha for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Best therapist hands down.
Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Bertha for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Bertha is very knowledgeable and with a well rounded breadth of knowledge. Very personable and empathetic, meeting me where I am at in my journey in life.
Written on Dec 05, 2025 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Bertha helps me with practical suggestions.
Written on Oct 22, 2025 after therapy with Bertha for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s very responsive and attentive!
Written on Oct 17, 2025 after therapy with Bertha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
I liked her faith based approach
Written on Oct 09, 2025 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Bertha is compassionate and listens to my concerns with a nonjudgmental response. She was calm and gentle to begin with which helped me feel comfortable right away. She has given me a lot of thoughtful questions and tools to help me think through a lot of my stuff and handle stress. I appreciate her support! I would highly recommend her!!
Written on Sep 24, 2025 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Peeling an onion can make one’s eyes water but Bertha greets each layer with a smile. I tend to share with a self proclaimed wit but as each layer is removed the deeper my trauma is revealed. The getting to know you period will turn into sleeves rolled up to let the healing begin.
Written on Aug 14, 2025 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing
Written on Dec 09, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Ms. Ruvalcaba is an excellent listener and has a sympathetic ear. I personally tend to talk out what is bothering me until the solution comes to me and Ms. Ruvalcaba respects my process.
Written on Oct 12, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, and career difficulties
Bertha takes time to understand your situation and doesn't make you feel judged. She's encouraging and insightful. Would definitely recommend.
Written on Sep 16, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She helped open my eyes to some big things and I have felt good ever since our first video visit
Written on Sep 01, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Bertha is an angel on Earth, she keeps the dialogue active constantly, keeps us focused on the point of the conversation and allows me to dig and connect internally to understand where many things are stemming from ! She’s great in so many ways
Written on Aug 29, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Bertha listens intently and helps me process through my emotions in a healthy manner.
Written on Aug 24, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety
After 1 session I already am feeling better
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Bertha really helped me to find ways to cope in the most difficult traumas in my life. She is an Angel of GOD to me. Highly recommended!
Written on Aug 18, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She listens to my unique problems and was able to offer suggestions for how to think about things without telling me what to do. Excellent.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Bertha for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
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