About
Therapy for Individuals and Couples Who Want More Than Insight
Ruben Velazquez is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in San Francisco, CA. His practice is built on the belief that every client brings a different story, which is why he draws from several evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create a personalized experience. His work integrates the Gottman Method, Attachment Theory, Emotion Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
These approaches are tailored to your specific needs to help clients and couples better understand their relationship patterns, develop effective coping skills, improve emotional awareness, and create healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy
Pepperdine University
License
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT156397), California
Approach
CBT, IFS, EFT, Gottman Method, Attachment Theory
Specializations
Neurodiverse relationships, couples, ADHD, Autism, identity, trauma, burnout, anxiety, stress management
Location
San Francisco, CA — via telehealth
Philosophy
Therapy as a process, not a formula.
Good therapy is not about being told what to do. It is about developing the clarity, self-awareness, and tools to make better decisions — in your relationships, your career, and your relationship with yourself. Ruben approaches each client as a whole person, taking the time to understand their unique experiences, needs, and goals, and tailoring the work accordingly.
He is particularly attuned to the ways social expectations can pull us away from our own needs, values, and natural rhythms. His work supports clients in looking beyond the roles they’ve learned to perform and developing a deeper relationship with what feels authentic, meaningful, and sustainable. The goal is not to fit more successfully into an expected life, but to build one that feels genuinely your own.
Ruben also brings deep commitment to culturally humble, affirming care — including work with LGBTQ+ individuals, people navigating racial and religious identity, and those whose experiences sit at the intersection of multiple marginalized communities.
Ready to begin?
Accepting new clients. Initial consultations available by request.