in-person at the wilmington and hamstead office & virtual in north carolina
Ruby Menchaca, MS, LCMHCA
Children, Adolescents, & Adults | Trauma, Life Stressors, Anxiety, Depression
Not a Cookie Cutter World.
Counseling should be a welcoming place that fosters growth in becoming the best version of yourself. This should be a time where you feel safe, comfortable, and heard. There is no perfect modality to fit a person's needs, so I will work with you to find techniques from different modalities that fit your needs and values.
When life gives us lemons, make something that resembles lemonade.
Being a military wife and mom I have had to face deployments, being alone navigating new life phases, new relationships, and new cities. Learning how to face life challenges has shown me how to make my own lemonade. This is one of the main reasons I became a therapist, to help others understand their life story, cope with life altering circumstances, and make it have the best possible outcome.
My friends would say I am that one friend they can call at any time. Being this person for them is why I do what I do, to help others become the best versions of themselves.
Ruby Menchaca is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (LCMHCA). She is a therapist at Reclaim Counseling and Wellness's Wilmington and Hampstead Location and can see clients virtually as well. Ruby graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2022 with a Master of Science Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Education is something she is proud of and has utilized as a mechanism to help others. She originally started her career as an educator in an elementary school in Southern California. Ruby is trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Therapy. She was trained by the EMDR Institute, Inc., founded by Dr. Francine Shapiro. The World Health Organization (2013) has stated that trauma-focused CBT and EMDR are the only evidence-based psychotherapies recommended for children, adolescents, and adults with trauma. Ruby enjoys working with adolescents and adults.
Professional Bio
It's time to address the underlying issues contributing to the inability to perform daily functions. Whether it's challenging the status quo, trying to figure out how to stop worrying, supporting your child's growth, working towards a healthier relationship with you partner, or something else entirely, we are here to support you in your mental health journey.