Ruben Meza Maldonado Jr, Psychotherapist

Ruben Meza Maldonado Jr

(He/Him/His)

Psychotherapist

Accepting clients
Updated 30+ days ago
2 years in practice

I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds!

I believe in the resilience of each individual, and I am passionate about empowering others to create their own paths to fulfillment. Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish and English, I enjoy supporting diverse individuals from a variety of cultural backgrounds. I work with adults and couples. Depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, and life transitions are some of my areas of interest. I am honored to be a part of your journey!

Remote / In-person
Speaks English, Spanish
Emergency number not available
Treats suicidal ideation
Hispanic/LatinxCisgender ManHeterosexualUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheistLGBTQIA+ ally
ScheduleAreas of focusTreatmentsLocationRemotePaymentCredentialsOther

Practice hours (CDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Men's Issues
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Body positivity
  • Immigrants
  • People in the foster care system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with disabilities
  • People with HIV or AIDS
  • Transgender

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Couples Therapy
  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gottman Method
  • Play Therapy
  • Family Systems Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Training
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

$175 — $225per session

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – Minnesota
  • Cigna – Minnesota
  • Health Partners – Minnesota
  • Medica Health Plans – Minnesota
  • Medicaid – Minnesota
  • Minnesota Medical Assistance – Minnesota
  • Optum – Minnesota
  • Preferred One – Minnesota
  • UCare – Minnesota
  • United HealthCare – Minnesota
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account

Credentials

Licenses

  • LICSW

    Social Work

    31341, Minnesota

Certificates

  • EMDR Trained

    Midwest Center for Trauma

    Completed training for EMDR trauma therapy.

  • AIR Network trained

    AIR Network Institute

    Completed training for AIR Network trauma therapy.

Education

  • University of St. Thomas

    MSW (Master of Social Work), 2022

Other