Hi! I’m Danet Martinez Ruiz, a licensed psychotherapist based in Miami, FL. I provide therapy in both English and Spanish.

I approach this work with honesty, curiosity, and respect for each person’s experience. My goal is to create a space where you can show up as you are, without pressure to have everything figured out or to “do therapy the right way”.

As a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I understand how identity, relationships, and life experiences can shape the way we see ourselves and move through the world. I try to create a space where things don’t have to be perfectly explained to be understood, and where you can still feel supported even when things are messy or hard to put into words.

My style is warm, thoughtful and real. I take the time to understand your story before offering challenging you, and when I do, it’s always with care. I’m here to help you make sense of what you’re feeling, reconnect with yourself, and begin creating change in a way that works for you long-term.

I bring a grounded, real-world understanding of what it feels like to be stuck, overwhelmed, or emotionally drained. My approach is client-centered and flexible, adapting to what you need rather than following a rigid structure.

I draw from evidence-based techniques, but therapy with me is more than that, it’s a real conversation. Together, we make sense of your emotions, work through patterns that no longer serve you, and create space for something different.

I’ve also been in therapy myself, and that experience shapes how I show up with my clients. I understand how hard it can be to ask for support, and how important it is to feel comfortable, understood, and not rushed in the process.

If you’re feeling stuck in patterns you can’t seem to break, constantly second-guessing yourself, or carrying more than you should have to carry on your own, this may be the kind of work we can do together.

My approach is warm, thoughtful and honest. I take the time to understand your story before challenging you and I move at a pace that feels safe while still supporting growth.

I tend to work best with clients who are open to reflection and willing to look a little deeper, even when it’s uncomfortable. I won’t just nod along, I’ll offer perspective when it’s helpful, celebrate your progress, and support you as you build clarity, self-trust, and confidence.

If you’re ready to stop feeling like you have to be everything for everyone, this may be a good place to start!

In our first session, we’ll have an honest conversation about what brought you here. We’ll talk about what’s been weighing on you, what you’re hoping to get out of therapy, and any patterns you’ve started to notice, even if they’re not fully clear yet.

I’ll ask questions to get a sense of who you are, so it may feel a little structured or even a bit awkward at times, but that’s completely normal. You don’t need to have everything figured out or know exactly where to start.

From there, the process becomes more flexible. Therapy with me isn’t about following a script, it’s about creating space for what’s real and working through it at your own pace.

• Mental Health Counselor, Licensed in the State of Florida

  (MH #22988)

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras Campus (2011)

• Master of Science in Psychology, with a Major in Mental Health Counseling (2021)