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Fiona Ruddy

Marriage and Family Therapist & Art Therapist Art of Healing
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Grief
Insurance: Aetna, Oxford, United Healthcare, Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts,

Introduction

“Cairn” comes from the Gaelic term of “heap of stones”. Cairns are used to memorialize and to mark trails. Cairns have the power to clarify and help a person navigate. I help others in their journey, to find their path, and begin the art of healing. Using a person centered approach, my clients become the experts in themselves. Incorporating narrative therapy helps my clients develop a new path, and a new story. My practice specializes in teaching creative and effective tools for managing emotions and rewriting the stories of our lives. I incorporate nature, art, movement, mindfulness exercises and other coping skills to gain insight and increase awareness of mind and body connection to empower my clients to reduce feelings of anxiety and feel more at ease, calm and present. I am passionate about empowering people to be confident, motivated and to create a life of purpose. I ensure that the modalities I incorporate best fit my clients needs. I value building a safe and supportive healing environment for my clients and bring an open, accepting, non-judgmental, and authentic presence to our therapeutic relationships. I completed my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy and Art Therapy at Notre Dame de Namur University in Belmont, California. I love creating and enjoying art and spending time outdoors. I am an avid traveler and have had the pleasure of visiting almost 50 countries, have lived and worked in several countries and speak Spanish fluently. I have over seven years of clinical experience empowering people to be confident, motivated and creating a life of purpose.  I see clients Mondays though Fridays in person or virtual in my beautiful office adjacent to Lake Merritt.

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY White

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Highlights

  • Offers free consultation
  • In-person & telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMFT #107075 (CA)

Specialties


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples

Age groups

  • Children (6-12)
  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Fiona Ruddy accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Oxford
  • United Healthcare
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna

Pay out-of-pocket

  • :50 minute Psychotherapy session $160
  • :50 minute Art therapy session $160

Locations

Art of Healing
445 Bellevue Suite 303C
Oakland, CA 94610
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Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Fiona Ruddy accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Fiona Ruddy is not currently accepting new clients.
Does Fiona Ruddy offer telehealth appointments? Fiona Ruddy does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Fiona Ruddy specialize in? Fiona Ruddy specializes in the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Trauma.

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