Dr. Laura Ruaro, PsyD

Psychologist | Women

2810 E del Mar Blvd Pasadena CA, 91107 Show map

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Dr. Laura Ruaro is a psychologist practicing in Pasadena, CA. She works with individuals, couples and families, and she specializes in the treatment of trauma and perinatal mood disorders. She also works with individuals who are experiencing depression, anxiety disorders and who are going through relationship difficulties and life transitions. Dr. Laura Ruaro has lived in a variety of different countries and can help others to explore the impact of migration and to navigate the unique challenges of acculturation and interracial, intercultural, & interfaith marriages.

In her psychotherapeutic work, Dr. Laura Ruaro addresses at the deep relational dynamics that are in the way of people moving forward and living a meaningful and fulfilled life. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Therapy (EMDR), psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and holds a certification in Perinatal Mental Health.

Education and Training

London Metropolitan University Psy.D. 2014

London Metropolitan University (UK) Professional Doctorate in Counselling Psychology 2013

Open University (UK) BSc in Psychology (First-Class Honors) 2004

University of Padova (Italy) BA (Hons) in Foreign Language and Literature (English and French) 1996

Board Certification

Certificate in Adult Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (Psychoanalytic Center of California)

Certificate in Jungian Studies for Clinicians

Certification in Maternal Mental Health (PSI)

Certificate in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy

EMDR Institute

Diploma in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

The Wright Institute of Los Angeles

Provider Details

Female English, Spanish, French, Italian

Areas of expertise and specialization

EMDRPsychoanalytic PsychotherapyCertified Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner

Faculty Titles & Positions

Clinical Supervisor California Women's Therapy 2022 - Present
Psychologist Private Practice 2020 - Present
Psychologist Dr Paula Bruce PhD, And Associates 2018 - 2020
Registered Psychologist Glendale Adventist Family Medicine Centre 2016 - 2018
Trainee Counselling Psychologist Family Therapy Clinic, South London and Maudsley NHS Trust - 2010
Trainee Counselling Psychologist Tower Hamlets Perinatal Mental Health Team, East London NHS Mental Health Trust 2009 -
Trainee Counselling Psychologist Psychological Therapies in Primary Care, South West London & St George’s Mental Health Trus 2007 - 2008
Healthcare Assistant Avalon Ward, Eating Disorder Unit, Springfield University Hospital - 2007
Avalon Ward, Eating Disorder Unit, Springfield University Hospital Institute of Psychotrauma, East London and the City Mental Health Trust 2004 - 2007

Professional Memberships

Los Angeles Psychological Association
San Gabriel Valley Psychological Association
EMDRIA
The British Psychological Society

Fellowships

Wright Institute Los Angeles 2016

Treatments

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, EMDR.

Internships

Wright Institute Los AngelesGlendale Adventist Family Medicine CentreTower Hamlets Perinatal Mental Health Team, East London NHS Mental Health TrustFamily Therapy Clinic, South London and Maudsley NHS TrustPsychological Therapies in Primary Care, South West London & St Georges Mental Health Trust

Teaching and speaking

Dr. Ruaro clinical skills, perinatal mental health, and psychodynamic diagnosis to practicum students and psychological associates at California Women's Therapy.