Stacey Ruiz
About Stacey Ruiz
Stacey Ruiz is a Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in various mental health settings. She has worked at organizations such as the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and The Child Center of NY, and currently serves at Alma in New York.
Work at Alma
Stacey Ruiz has been employed at Alma as a Mental Health Counselor since 2021. In this role, she provides mental health support and counseling services to clients in New York. Alma is known for its focus on improving mental health access and services, aligning with Ruiz's expertise in the field.
Previous Experience in Mental Health Counseling
Before joining Alma, Stacey Ruiz worked as a Mental Health Counselor at The Child Center of NY from 2019 to 2021. Her experience also includes serving as a Public Health Advisor at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, she completed a counseling internship at The Child Center of NY from 2018 to 2019, and worked as an intern at Correctional Health Services Corp. from 2014 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Stacey Ruiz earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hunter College. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master's degree in Mental Health and Wellness Counseling from NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development, completing her studies from 2017 to 2019. Her academic background supports her professional practice in mental health counseling.
Volunteer Experience
Stacey Ruiz has a history of volunteer work, including a position at The Door - A Center of Alternatives from 2014 to 2015. This experience contributed to her understanding of community health and support systems, enhancing her skills in mental health counseling.
Research Experience
Stacey Ruiz worked as an Assistant Researcher at NYU Langone Health from 2015 to 2016. This role provided her with insights into health research methodologies and contributed to her overall knowledge in the field of mental health.